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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

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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Pango #192 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pango #192 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $3 $0 $0 $0
Panzer Tactics - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Panzer Tactics $16 $19 $34 $37
Paolo #05 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paolo #05 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $8 $0 $0 $0
Papi #358 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Papi #358 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $6 $0 $0 $0
Paradroids - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paradroids $45 $0 $0 $0
Pascal #010 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pascal #010 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $6 $0 $0 $0
Pashmina #331 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pashmina #331 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $10 $0 $0 $0
Passeport du CP au CE1 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Passeport du CP au CE1 $7 $9 $18 $20
Passion 4 Fashion: Real Stories - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Passion 4 Fashion: Real Stories $0 $0 $0 $0
Pass the Pigs - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pass the Pigs $5 $7 $14 $15
Pate 131 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pate 131 $2 $0 $0 $0
Pathway to Glory: Ikusa Islands - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pathway to Glory: Ikusa Islands $133 $375 $600 $660
Patty #038 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Patty #038 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $3 $0 $0 $0
Paula #224 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paula #224 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $2 $0 $0 $0
Pave [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pave [Animal Crossing Series 4] $7 $0 $0 $0
Pawly Pets My Pet Hotel - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pawly Pets My Pet Hotel $2 $5 $9 $10
Pawly Pets My Vet Practice - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pawly Pets My Vet Practice $3 $4 $7 $8
Paws and Claws Dogs and Cats Best Friends - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws and Claws Dogs and Cats Best Friends $4 $15 $17 $19
Paws and Claws Dogs and Cats Best Friends [Variant] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws and Claws Dogs and Cats Best Friends [Variant] $0 $0 $0 $0
Paws and Claws Pet Resort - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws and Claws Pet Resort $4 $7 $8 $9
Paws and Claws Pet Vet: Healing Hands - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws and Claws Pet Vet: Healing Hands $4 $5 $16 $18
Paws & Claws Let's Ride! Friends Forever - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws & Claws Let's Ride! Friends Forever $6 $8 $15 $17
Paws Claws Marine Rescue - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws Claws Marine Rescue $5 $9 $16 $18
Paws Claws Pampered Pets - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws Claws Pampered Pets $6 $6 $10 $11
Paws Claws Pampered Pets 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws Claws Pampered Pets 2 $5 $10 $19 $21
Paws Claws Pet Resort - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws Claws Pet Resort $0 $0 $0 $0
Paws Claws Pet Vet - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws Claws Pet Vet $5 $7 $12 $13
Paws & Claws Pet Vet: Australian Adventures - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws & Claws Pet Vet: Australian Adventures $5 $6 $11 $12
Paws Claws Regal Resort - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Paws Claws Regal Resort $3 $7 $12 $13
PCE Works Memories Shooting Legends II - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting PCE Works Memories Shooting Legends II $0 $0 $0 $0
PCE Works Memories Shooting Legends V - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting PCE Works Memories Shooting Legends V $0 $0 $0 $0
Pdc World Championship Darts - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pdc World Championship Darts $5 $7 $14 $15
Peach Baseball [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peach Baseball [Mario Sports Superstars] $7 $0 $0 $0
Peaches #325 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peaches #325 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $6 $0 $0 $0
Peach Golf - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peach Golf $0 $0 $0 $0
Peach Horse Racing [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peach Horse Racing [Mario Sports Superstars] $5 $0 $0 $0
Peach Soccer [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peach Soccer [Mario Sports Superstars] $7 $0 $0 $0
Peach Tennis - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peach Tennis $8 $0 $0 $0
Peanut #095 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peanut #095 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $9 $0 $0 $0
Pecan #180 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pecan #180 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $6 $0 $0 $0
Peck #142 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peck #142 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $2 $0 $0 $0
Peewee #346 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peewee #346 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $4 $0 $0 $0
Peggle Dual Shot - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peggle Dual Shot $20 $33 $57 $63
Peggy #365 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Peggy #365 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $4 $0 $0 $0
Pekoe #160 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pekoe #160 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $14 $0 $0 $0
Pelly #204 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pelly #204 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $3 $0 $0 $0
Pen 1 Grand Prix: Penguin No Mondai Special - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pen 1 Grand Prix: Penguin No Mondai Special $0 $6 $13 $14
Penelope #327 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Penelope #327 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $7 $0 $0 $0
Penguin no Mondai: Saikyou Penguin Densetsu - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Penguin no Mondai: Saikyou Penguin Densetsu $2 $4 $8 $9
Penguin no Mondai: The World - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Penguin no Mondai: The World $9 $14 $28 $31
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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 $20. 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. Otona Ryoku Kentei — from $1 loose
2. Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi — from $1 loose
3. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — from $1 loose
4. Otona no Joushikiryoku Training DS — 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.