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Nintendo DS Games Price Guide

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all Nintendo DS retro games

Min Price

$1

CIB

Median Price

$12

CIB

Max Price

$6 400

Zelda Twilight Princess

Total Games

4,659

Games

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Nintendo DS games Value & Trends

Nintendo DS Market Analysis (2026)

In 2026, the Nintendo DS market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 4659 titles tracked in our database, the current value guide indicates this is an affordable platform. For collectors, the median budget to acquire a complete-in-box (CIB) game currently sits around $12. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $1.

This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Zelda Twilight Princess, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $6400. The huge price gap between loose copies and complete ones confirms the massive premium collectors are willing to pay for original cardboard boxes and manuals.

Most Rare & Expensive Nintendo DS Games in 2026

Zelda Twilight Princess
1
Zelda Twilight Princess
6400$ CIB
Darkrai Distribution
2
Darkrai Distribution
3250$ CIB
Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS]
3
Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS]
3075$ CIB
Crossed Swords II
4
Crossed Swords II
3000$ CIB
Pokemon Distribution Cartridge
5
Pokemon Distribution Cartridge
1978$ CIB
Pokemon HeartGold Version [Figure Bundle]
6
Pokemon HeartGold Version [Figure Bundle]
1448$ CIB
Pokemon [Liberty Pass]
7
Pokemon [Liberty Pass]
1137$ CIB
Battletoads Double Dragon
8
Battletoads Double Dragon
1004$ CIB
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Erik #334 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Erik #334 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $24 $0 $0 $0
Escape the Museum - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Escape the Museum $4 $9 $10 $11
Essential Sudoku DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Essential Sudoku DS $3 $6 $11 $12
Etoile #S3 [Animal Crossing Sanrio] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Etoile #S3 [Animal Crossing Sanrio] $5 $0 $0 $0
Etrian Odyssey - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Etrian Odyssey $25 $60 $80 $87
Etrian Odyssey II Heroes of Lagaard - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Etrian Odyssey II Heroes of Lagaard $27 $48 $63 $69
Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City $52 $95 $115 $127
Eugene #080 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Eugene #080 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $5 $0 $0 $0
Eunice #081 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Eunice #081 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $5 $0 $0 $0
Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing $9 $25 $35 $38
Evolution GT - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Evolution GT $12 $13 $12 $13
Evolution Worlds [Versus] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Evolution Worlds [Versus] $14 $22 $0 $0
Exit - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Exit $5 $7 $13 $14
Exit Ds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Exit Ds $4 $8 $12 $13
Expeditie Robinson - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Expeditie Robinson $0 $0 $0 $0
Eyepet & Friends - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Eyepet & Friends $5 $7 $10 $11
Eyeshield 21 MAX Devil Power - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Eyeshield 21 MAX Devil Power $10 $14 $28 $31
F 24 Stealth Fighter - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting F 24 Stealth Fighter $6 $10 $19 $21
Fab 5 Soccer - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fab 5 Soccer $6 $9 $17 $49
Fabulous Finds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fabulous Finds $7 $7 $13 $14
Facening de Hyoujou Yutaka ni Inshou Up: Otona no DS Kao Training - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Facening de Hyoujou Yutaka ni Inshou Up: Otona no DS Kao Training $20 $44 $90 $99
Face Training - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Face Training $6 $12 $22 $24
Fairyland Melody Magic - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fairyland Melody Magic $5 $10 $18 $20
Faith #448 [Animal Crossing Series 5] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Faith #448 [Animal Crossing Series 5] $2 $0 $0 $0
Falklands 82 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Falklands 82 $0 $24 $0 $0
Famicom Wars DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Famicom Wars DS $0 $55 $110 $121
Family Billiards - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Family Billiards $35 $77 $158 $174
Family Feud: 2010 Edition - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Family Feud: 2010 Edition $8 $9 $15 $16
Family Fortunes - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Family Fortunes $5 $5 $10 $11
Family Park Tycoon - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Family Park Tycoon $0 $4 $7 $8
Fancy Nancy Tea Party Time - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fancy Nancy Tea Party Time $6 $7 $16 $17
Fang #338 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fang #338 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $25 $0 $0 $0
Fantastic 4 Rise of the Silver Surfer - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fantastic 4 Rise of the Silver Surfer $6 $8 $15 $17
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer $5 $6 $17 $19
Fantasy Aquarium - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fantasy Aquarium $4 $6 $13 $15
Fantasy Aquarium By Ds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fantasy Aquarium By Ds $0 $11 $21 $23
Fantasy Aquarium [Limited Edition] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fantasy Aquarium [Limited Edition] $0 $16 $31 $34
Farm Frenzy 3 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Farm Frenzy 3 $9 $0 $30 $0
Farm Frenzy Animal Country - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Farm Frenzy Animal Country $5 $9 $10 $11
Farm Life - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Farm Life $6 $6 $34 $38
Farmtopia - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Farmtopia $8 $9 $17 $19
Fashion Designer Style Icon - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fashion Designer Style Icon $3 $4 $8 $9
Fashion Studio: Paris Collection - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fashion Studio: Paris Collection $4 $5 $13 $14
Fashion Tycoon - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fashion Tycoon $0 $0 $0 $0
Fashion Week Junior Designer - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fashion Week Junior Designer $5 $7 $13 $14
Fast Food Panic - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fast Food Panic $7 $11 $20 $22
Fauna #019 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fauna #019 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $20 $0 $0 $0
Feel the Magic XY XX - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Feel the Magic XY XX $9 $14 $32 $35
Feel the Magic XY XX [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Feel the Magic XY XX [Not for Resale] $60 $0 $0 $0
Felicity #119 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Felicity #119 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $10 $0 $0 $0
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How much are Nintendo DS games worth?

The value of a Nintendo DS game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $12. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $24. Prices range from $1 for common titles up to $6,400.48 for the rarest games.

What are the most valuable Nintendo DS games?

Here are the highest-valued Nintendo DS games on the retro gaming market:

1. Zelda Twilight Princess — $6400 CIB
2. Darkrai Distribution — $3250 CIB
3. Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS] — $3075 CIB
4. Crossed Swords II — $3000 CIB
5. Pokemon Distribution Cartridge — $1978 CIB

How much does a Nintendo DS game cost?

Nintendo DS games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:

1. Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi — from $1 loose
2. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai — from $1 loose
3. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — from $1 loose
4. Otona no Joushikiryoku Training DS — from $1 loose
5. Otona Ryoku Kentei — from $1 loose

These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.

How many Nintendo DS games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 4,659 Nintendo DS games in its database, with 1,000 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.

How do I know if my Nintendo DS game is rare and valuable?

Several factors determine the rarity and value of a Nintendo DS game:

1. Production run — Games produced in small quantities or quickly discontinued are naturally rarer.
2. Condition — A complete-in-box (CIB) copy is generally worth 2 to 5 times more than a loose copy. A sealed copy can be worth 10x more.
3. Collector demand — Certain genres (RPGs, sports games, fighting games) have very high demand.
4. Regional edition — PAL or Japanese versions can be rarer depending on the title.

To find the exact value of your game, check its detail page on RetroCharting where you'll find real-time prices and historical price trends.