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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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Florist Shop - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Florist Shop $10 $12 $18 $19
Flower Sun and Rain - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Flower Sun and Rain $99 $180 $185 $203
Flunkerne pa Manen - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Flunkerne pa Manen $0 $0 $0 $0
Flunkerne: Pirater - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Flunkerne: Pirater $0 $0 $0 $0
Flunkerne: Superskurke - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Flunkerne: Superskurke $0 $0 $0 $0
Flurry #067 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Flurry #067 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $7 $0 $0 $0
Flushed Away - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Flushed Away $5 $7 $14 $16
Football Academy - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Football Academy $3 $6 $9 $10
Football Director 2 Player Super League Records File - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Football Director 2 Player Super League Records File $0 $0 $0 $0
Football Director DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Football Director DS $4 $5 $12 $13
Ford Racing 3 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Ford Racing 3 $5 $7 $14 $16
Forgotten Worlds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Forgotten Worlds $26 $68 $171 $720
Forgotten Worlds [Avenue Pad 3 Bundle] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Forgotten Worlds [Avenue Pad 3 Bundle] $128 $281 $563 $619
Fort Boyard: Le Jeu - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fort Boyard: Le Jeu $0 $9 $18 $20
Fossil Fighters - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fossil Fighters $30 $41 $79 $87
Fossil Fighters Champions - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fossil Fighters Champions $75 $88 $225 $248
Fossil Fighters [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fossil Fighters [Not for Resale] $19 $0 $0 $0
Fossil League Dino Tournament - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fossil League Dino Tournament $18 $23 $44 $48
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends $16 $52 $91 $100
Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends Imagination Invaders - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends Imagination Invaders $15 $20 $38 $42
Foto Frenzy - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Foto Frenzy $5 $6 $11 $12
Foto Showdown - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Foto Showdown $18 $45 $50 $55
Francine #299 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Francine #299 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $14 $0 $0 $0
Frank #283 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Frank #283 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $3 $0 $0 $0
Franklin #216 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Franklin #216 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $6 $0 $0 $0
Franklin's Great Adventures - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Franklin's Great Adventures $6 $7 $13 $14
Freckles #236 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Freckles #236 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $4 $0 $0 $0
Freddie Flintoff S Power Play Cricket - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Freddie Flintoff S Power Play Cricket $0 $11 $20 $22
Freddi Fish: ABC Under The Sea - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Freddi Fish: ABC Under The Sea $10 $13 $24 $26
Freedom Wings - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Freedom Wings $12 $17 $37 $41
Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland $20 $40 $0 $0
Frett #445 [Animal Crossing Series 5] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Frett #445 [Animal Crossing Series 5] $2 $0 $0 $0
Freya #196 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Freya #196 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $5 $0 $0 $0
Friends - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Friends $3 $9 $15 $17
Friga #238 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Friga #238 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $3 $0 $0 $0
Frisbee Disc Sports - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Frisbee Disc Sports $3 $7 $9 $10
Frita #339 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Frita #339 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $6 $0 $0 $0
Fritz Chess - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fritz Chess $24 $45 $70 $77
Frobert #393 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Frobert #393 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $8 $0 $0 $0
Frogger Helmet Chaos - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Frogger Helmet Chaos $15 $20 $34 $37
From the Abyss - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting From the Abyss $27 $53 $75 $82
Front Mission - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Front Mission $27 $30 $45 $213
Front Mission 1st - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Front Mission 1st $0 $56 $112 $123
Front Mission 2089 Border of Madness - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Front Mission 2089 Border of Madness $11 $23 $47 $52
Frozen & Big Hero 6 Disney 2 Pack - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Frozen & Big Hero 6 Disney 2 Pack $10 $11 $10 $11
Frozen Olaf's Quest - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Frozen Olaf's Quest $4 $5 $18 $20
Frozen: Olaf's Quest - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Frozen: Olaf's Quest $7 $7 $9 $10
Fukoumori: Moririi no Unhappy Project - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fukoumori: Moririi no Unhappy Project $0 $17 $35 $39
Fullmetal Alchemist Dual Sympathy - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Fullmetal Alchemist Dual Sympathy $31 $43 $80 $88
Full Metal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Full Metal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy $20 $25 $50 $55
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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.