Nintendo DS Games Price Guide

Q: What are the most valuable Nintendo DS games?

The most valuable Nintendo DS games are: Zelda Twilight Princess ($6400 CIB), Darkrai Distribution ($3250 CIB), Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS] ($3075 CIB), Crossed Swords II ($3000 CIB), Pokemon Distribution Cartridge ($1978 CIB)

Q: How much does a Nintendo DS game cost?

The most affordable Nintendo DS games start at: Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition (from $1 loose), Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi (from $1 loose), Otona no Joushikiryoku Training DS (from $1 loose), Otona Ryoku Kentei (from $1 loose), Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai (from $1 loose)

Q: How many Nintendo DS games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 4,659 Nintendo DS games, with 1,000 having a known market price. Updated daily.

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

The rarity of a Nintendo DS game depends on its production run, condition (loose < CIB < sealed), collector demand, and regional edition. Check the game's detail page on RetroCharting for its real-time price.

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all Nintendo DS retro games

Min Price

CIB

Median Price

$12

CIB

Max Price

$6 400

Zelda Twilight Princess

Total Games

4,659

Games

Real-time data powered by Hybrid Velocity using PriceCharting, eBay, and specialized platforms.

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

6400$ CIB

Darkrai Distribution

3250$ CIB

Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS]

3075$ CIB

Crossed Swords II

3000$ CIB

Pokemon Distribution Cartridge

1978$ CIB

Pokemon HeartGold Version [Figure Bundle]

1448$ CIB

Pokemon [Liberty Pass]

1137$ CIB

Battletoads Double Dragon

1004$ CIB

Title ↑	Genre ↕	Loose ↕	CIB ↕	New ↕	Graded ↕
Hello Kitty: Koi no Dokidoki Trouble	Action	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hello Kitty no Oshare Party Sanrio Character Zukan DS	Party / Minigame	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hello Kitty Party	Adventure	$10	$11	$29	$32
Hello Kitty Party Bundle	Party / Minigame	$0	$8	$15	$17
Hello Pocoyo	Action & Adventure	$6	$7	$14	$15
Hell's Kitchen	Other	$9	$15	$18	$20
Henry #092 [Animal Crossing Series 1]	Other	$8	$0	$0	$0
Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure	Action	$14	$20	$47	$51
Heracles: Battle with the Gods	Action	$4	$4	$8	$9
Herbie Rescue Rally	Racing	$7	$10	$14	$16
Hercules No Eikou: Tamashii No Shoumei	Role-Playing	$0	$19	$38	$42
Heroes Of Hellas 2: Olympia	Puzzle	$0	$4	$6	$6
Heroes of Mana	Strategy	$20	$30	$44	$96
Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics	Strategy	$22	$36	$51	$56
Het Huis Anubis De Donkere Strijd	Puzzle	$0	$0	$0	$0
Het Huis Anubis Het Geheim Van Osiris	Puzzle	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hidamari Sketch: Dokodemo Sugoroku x 365	Board / Card Game	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hidden Expedition: Titanic	Puzzle	$6	$12	$23	$25
Hidden Mysteries Buckingham Palace	Puzzle	$8	$8	$14	$16
Hidden Mysteries: Bucking Palace	Puzzle	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hidden Mysteries Salem Secrets	Puzzle	$7	$13	$16	$18
Hidden Mysteries: Salem Secrets - Witch Trails Of 1692	Puzzle	$1	$18	$35	$39
Hidden Mysteries Titanic	Puzzle	$7	$9	$12	$14
Hidden Mysteries Titanic Secrets Of The Fateful Voyage	Puzzle	$6	$6	$11	$12
Hidden Mysteries Vampire Secrets	Puzzle	$7	$11	$13	$15
Hidden Objects Mystery Stories	Puzzle	$6	$9	$10	$11
Hidden Objects: The Big Journey	Puzzle	$0	$18	$34	$37
Hidden Photo	Puzzle	$8	$22	$21	$23
High School Musical 2 Work This Out	Action	$5	$6	$11	$12
High School Musical 3 Senior Year	Action	$4	$6	$10	$10
High School Musical Making the Cut	Dancing	$4	$5	$9	$10
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dai Ichi Kan - Tatari	Adventure	$9	$16	$33	$36
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dainikan So [Limited Edition]	Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni Kizuna Volume IV: Kizuna	Visual Novel	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hi Hamtaro Ham Ham Challenge	Action	$30	$30	$45	$89
Hi Hamtaro Little Hamsters Big Adventure	Action	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi The Genie & The Amp	Action	$16	$27	$64	$70
Hiite Utaeru Ds Guitar M 06	Action	$20	$20	$38	$42
Hippeux #383 [Animal Crossing Series 4]	Other	$2	$0	$0	$0
Hirameki Action: Chibikko Wagyan No Daiki Na Bouken	Action	$0	$26	$51	$56
Hissatsu Kung Fu: Kanji Dragon	Edutainment	$71	$0	$0	$0
Hisshou Pachinko: Pachi-Slot Kouryaku Series Vol. 15	Gambling	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hisshou Pachinko: Pachislot Vol. 11: Neon Genesis Evangelion	Gambling	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hisshou Pachinko: Pachislot Vol. 12: CR Neon Genesis Evangelion	Gambling	$17	$18	$36	$40
Hisshou Pachinko: Pachislot Vol. 13: Neon Genesis Evangelion	Gambling	$0	$17	$34	$37
History's Great Empires: Rome	Strategy	$6	$10	$19	$21
Hokkaidou Hatsu!! Dosanko Wide Ga DS Ni Narimashita! Hoshizawa Sachiko No Temanashi Raku Raku Gohan	Edutainment	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hokuto No Ken: Hokuto Shinken Densh┼ìsha No Michi	Action	$0	$0	$0	$0
Hollands Super Model	Simulation	$0	$0	$0	$0
Holly Hobbie and Friends	Action & Adventure	$8	$13	$24	$26

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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 $26. 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. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — from $1 loose
2. Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi — from $1 loose
3. Otona no Joushikiryoku Training DS — from $1 loose
4. Otona Ryoku Kentei — from $1 loose
5. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai — 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.