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Nintendo DS Games Price Guide

Last update : Jun 28, 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

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
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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Mindstone - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mindstone $5 $8 $0 $0
MinDStorm - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting MinDStorm $2 $4 $8 $9
MinDStorm 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting MinDStorm 2 $3 $4 $8 $9
Mind Your Language - Aprende Espanol - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mind Your Language - Aprende Espanol $0 $0 $0 $0
Mind Your Language: Learn English - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mind Your Language: Learn English $3 $6 $6 $6
Mind Your Language: Learn Japanese - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mind Your Language: Learn Japanese $0 $13 $26 $29
Minecraft: Amazing Bite-Size Builds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minecraft: Amazing Bite-Size Builds $0 $0 $0 $0
Minecraft Bite-Size Builds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minecraft Bite-Size Builds $0 $0 $0 $0
Minecraft Magic Bite Size Builds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minecraft Magic Bite Size Builds $0 $0 $0 $0
Minecraft Mega Bite-Size Builds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minecraft Mega Bite-Size Builds $0 $0 $0 $0
Minecraft Redstone Handbook - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minecraft Redstone Handbook $12 $17 $0 $0
Minecraft Redstone Handbook [2022] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minecraft Redstone Handbook [2022] $0 $0 $0 $0
Minecraft Super Bite-Size Builds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minecraft Super Bite-Size Builds $0 $0 $0 $0
Mini Ninjas - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mini Ninjas $9 $12 $45 $49
Mini Rc Rally - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mini Rc Rally $8 $8 $16 $18
Mini Yonkyu DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mini Yonkyu DS $0 $0 $0 $0
Minna De Jibun No Setsumeisho: B-Kata, A-Kata, AB-Kata, O-Kata - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minna De Jibun No Setsumeisho: B-Kata, A-Kata, AB-Kata, O-Kata $0 $0 $0 $0
Minna No Doubutsuen - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minna No Doubutsuen $0 $0 $0 $0
Minna no DS Seminar: Kanpeki Kanji Ryoku - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minna no DS Seminar: Kanpeki Kanji Ryoku $3 $7 $14 $15
Minna no Mahjong DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minna no Mahjong DS $0 $20 $40 $44
Minna No Suizokukan - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minna No Suizokukan $0 $18 $36 $40
Minna To Kimi No Piramekino - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minna To Kimi No Piramekino $0 $4 $9 $10
Minnie & Friends: Yume No Kuni O Sagashite - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minnie & Friends: Yume No Kuni O Sagashite $0 $0 $0 $0
Mint #063 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mint #063 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $6 $0 $0 $0
Minute To Win It - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Minute To Win It $5 $6 $6 $7
Mira #355 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mira #355 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $4 $0 $0 $0
Miranda #222 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Miranda #222 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $4 $0 $0 $0
Miru Chikara O Jissen De Kitaeru: DS Ganryoku Medikara Training - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Miru Chikara O Jissen De Kitaeru: DS Ganryoku Medikara Training $0 $0 $0 $0
Miru Chikara wo Jissen de Kitearu: DS Ganriki Training - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Miru Chikara wo Jissen de Kitearu: DS Ganriki Training $0 $5 $10 $11
Mission Asteroids - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mission Asteroids $0 $639 $1 277 $1 405
Mission Runway - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mission Runway $5 $6 $5 $5
Miss Spider Harvest Time Hop and Fly - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Miss Spider Harvest Time Hop and Fly $0 $4 $8 $9
Mister Donut DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mister Donut DS $0 $20 $40 $44
Mister Slime - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mister Slime $6 $7 $13 $14
Mitzi #226 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mitzi #226 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $14 $0 $0 $0
Miyamoto Sansuu Kyoushitsu No Kyouzai Kashikoku Naru Puzzle DS Ban - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Miyamoto Sansuu Kyoushitsu No Kyouzai Kashikoku Naru Puzzle DS Ban $0 $0 $0 $0
Mizuiro Blood - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mizuiro Blood $0 $0 $0 $0
Mlb 2K8 Fantasy All Stars - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mlb 2K8 Fantasy All Stars $4 $8 $9 $10
Mlb 2K9 Fantasy All Stars - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mlb 2K9 Fantasy All Stars $3 $6 $12 $13
Mlb Power Pros 2008 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mlb Power Pros 2008 $11 $15 $29 $32
M&Ms Adventure - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting M&Ms Adventure $7 $10 $22 $24
M&M's Break'Em - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting M&M's Break'Em $3 $6 $15 $17
M&Ms Break' Em - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting M&Ms Break' Em $6 $7 $13 $14
M M S Break Em - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting M M S Break Em $770 $67 $84 $881
M&M's Kart Racing - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting M&M's Kart Racing $5 $10 $19 $21
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Mobile Suit Gundam 00 $11 $20 $40 $44
Moe #273 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Moe #273 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $5 $0 $0 $0
Moe Moe 2-Ji Daisenryaku 2: Yamato Nadesico - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Moe Moe 2-Ji Daisenryaku 2: Yamato Nadesico $0 $0 $0 $0
Moero Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii: Osu Tatakae Ouendan 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Moero Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii: Osu Tatakae Ouendan 2 $14 $18 $40 $44
Moe Star: Moeru Toudai Eigojuku - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Moe Star: Moeru Toudai Eigojuku $0 $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 $30. 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. Otona Ryoku Kentei — from $1 loose
3. Otona no Joushikiryoku Training DS — from $1 loose
4. Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi — 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.