Nintendo DS Games Price Guide
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
![Pokemon Emerald [Plays On DS]](/img-proxy/pokemon-emerald-plays-on-ds-gameboy-advance-nintendo-ds.webp?width=150&resize=contain)
![Pokemon [Liberty Pass]](/img-proxy/pokemon-liberty-pass-nintendo-ds.webp?width=150&resize=contain)
![Queenie #337 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting](/img-proxy/queenie-337-animal-crossing-series-4-amiibo-cards.webp?width=64&height=64&resize=contain)
![Quillson #041 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting](/img-proxy/quillson-041-animal-crossing-series-1-amiibo-cards-nintendo-ds.webp?width=64&height=64&resize=contain)
![Raddle #28 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting](/img-proxy/raddle-28-animal-crossing-welcome-amiibo-amiibo-cards-nintendo-ds.webp?width=64&height=64&resize=contain)
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.