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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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Princess Natasha - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Princess Natasha $0 $26 $50 $55
Princess Natasha Student Secret Agent Princess - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Princess Natasha Student Secret Agent Princess $4 $5 $8 $9
Princess On Ice - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Princess On Ice $5 $9 $12 $14
Prism - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Prism $4 $6 $12 $13
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 $9 $10 $17 $19
Pro Evolution Soccer 6 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pro Evolution Soccer 6 $5 $6 $15 $17
Professional Fisherman's Tour - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professional Fisherman's Tour $4 $5 $11 $12
Professional Mahjong DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professional Mahjong DS $0 $0 $0 $0
Professor Brainium's Games - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Brainium's Games $4 $4 $9 $10
Professor Brainmaniac - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Brainmaniac $0 $4 $8 $9
Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity $6 $7 $18 $20
Professor Kageyama's Maths Training - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Kageyama's Maths Training $3 $3 $7 $7
Professor Layton and Pandora's Box - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Layton and Pandora's Box $5 $7 $13 $14
Professor Layton and the Curious Village - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Layton and the Curious Village $14 $17 $33 $69
Professor Layton and the Curious Village [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Layton and the Curious Village [Not for Resale] $24 $0 $0 $0
Professor Layton and The Diabolical Box - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Layton and The Diabolical Box $11 $13 $25 $72
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale] $18 $0 $0 $0
Professor Layton and the Last Specter - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Layton and the Last Specter $30 $43 $55 $173
Professor Layton and the Lost Future - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Layton and the Lost Future $7 $11 $10 $11
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Layton and the Unwound Future $16 $20 $27 $84
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor Layton and the Unwound Future [Not for Resale] $22 $0 $0 $0
Professor S Brain Trainer Logic - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Professor S Brain Trainer Logic $1 $6 $12 $13
Project Beauty - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Project Beauty $0 $32 $65 $72
Project Hacker: Kakusei - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Project Hacker: Kakusei $6 $8 $26 $29
Project Rub - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Project Rub $6 $11 $21 $24
Pro Yakyuu Famista DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pro Yakyuu Famista DS $13 $29 $59 $65
Pro Yakyuu Famista DS 2009 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pro Yakyuu Famista DS 2009 $0 $10 $20 $22
Pro Yakyuu Famista DS 2010 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pro Yakyuu Famista DS 2010 $25 $0 $0 $0
Pro Yakyuu Team O Tsukurou! 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pro Yakyuu Team O Tsukurou! 2 $0 $21 $42 $46
Pucca Power Up - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pucca Power Up $39 $60 $65 $71
Puchi Eva: Evangelion @ Game - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puchi Eva: Evangelion @ Game $16 $30 $60 $66
Puchi Puchi Virus - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puchi Puchi Virus $10 $13 $16 $17
Puck #043 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puck #043 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $3 $0 $0 $0
Puddles #351 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puddles #351 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $8 $0 $0 $0
Pudge #064 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pudge #064 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $2 $0 $0 $0
Puffins Island Adventure - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puffins Island Adventure $6 $9 $17 $18
Pulsoids - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Pulsoids $3 $6 $0 $0
Punchy #050 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Punchy #050 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $11 $0 $0 $0
Puppy Luv Spa Resort - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puppy Luv Spa Resort $4 $6 $8 $9
Puppy Palace - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puppy Palace $5 $6 $11 $12
Purrl #361 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Purrl #361 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $13 $0 $0 $0
Purr Pals - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Purr Pals $8 $11 $30 $33
Puss In Boots - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puss In Boots $5 $6 $8 $9
Puyo Pop Fever - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puyo Pop Fever $21 $32 $61 $67
Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary $10 $13 $26 $29
Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary [Special Price] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary [Special Price] $0 $10 $20 $22
Puyo Puyo! 20th Anniversary - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puyo Puyo! 20th Anniversary $14 $17 $34 $37
Puyo Puyo 7 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puyo Puyo 7 $12 $16 $32 $35
Puyo Puyo Fever - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puyo Puyo Fever $14 $22 $44 $48
Puyo Puyo Fever 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Puyo Puyo Fever 2 $18 $32 $64 $70
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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. Otona no Joushikiryoku Training DS — from $1 loose
3. Otona Ryoku Kentei — from $1 loose
4. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — 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.