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: Otona no Joushikiryoku Training DS (from $1 loose), Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai (from $1 loose), Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition (from $1 loose), Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi (from $1 loose), Otona Ryoku Kentei (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 ↕
The Professor's Brain Trainer: Memory	Edutainment	$4	$4	$7	$8
The Quest Trio	Compilation	$5	$6	$9	$10
Theresia	Action Adventure	$58	$122	$155	$171
The Saddle Club	Action & Adventure	$12	$17	$34	$38
The Sagasou: Fushigi Na Konchuu No Mori	Role-Playing	$16	$58	$117	$129
The Saibanin: Hitotsuno Shinjitsu, Mutsu No Kotae	Action	$0	$0	$0	$0
The Secret Of The Four Winds	RPG	$90	$122	$0	$0
The Secret Of The Four Winds [Collector's Edition]	Action & Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of The 5th Sun	Action Adventure	$6	$6	$7	$7
The Settlers	Simulation	$6	$10	$19	$21
The Shouboutai	Action	$0	$0	$0	$0
The Simpsons Game	Action	$24	$35	$98	$108
The Sims 2	Simulation	$26	$30	$60	$66
The Sims 2: Apartment Pets	Simulation	$6	$11	$18	$20
The Sims 2: Castaway	Simulation	$14	$17	$38	$42
The Sims 2: Pets	Simulation	$8	$9	$16	$17
The Sims 3	Simulation	$15	$20	$48	$53
The Smurfs	Party / Minigame	$4	$4	$8	$9
The Smurfs 2	Party / Minigame	$5	$5	$9	$10
The Smurfs 2 [ToyRus]	Action & Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
The Smurfs Collection	Compilation	$4	$6	$8	$9
The Sorcerer's Apprentice	Action	$3	$8	$9	$10
The Soukou Kihei Gunground	Action & Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
The Spiderwick Chronicles	Adventure	$6	$11	$14	$15
The Sports Daishuugou	Sports	$0	$0	$0	$0
The Suiri: Shinshou 2009	Adventure	$0	$10	$20	$22
The Sun Crossword Challenge	Puzzle	$3	$3	$11	$12
Theta	Puzzle	$20	$40	$80	$88
The Tale of Despereaux	Action	$7	$8	$17	$19
The Times Crossword Challenge	Puzzle	$0	$5	$10	$11
The Tower DS	Strategy	$30	$37	$74	$81
The Treasures of Montezuma	Action	$6	$8	$16	$18
The Tripods	Action & Adventure	$0	$22	$0	$0
The Urbz Sims in the City	Simulation	$34	$40	$86	$94
The Water Horse Legend of the Deep	Action	$4	$8	$16	$18
The Wild West	Action	$12	$18	$38	$42
The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road	Role-Playing	$100	$187	$254	$279
The Wonder Pets Save the Animals	Edutainment	$5	$6	$20	$22
The Woodleys Summer Sports	Sports	$0	$1	$2	$2
The World Ends With You [BradyGames]	Magazine	$28	$42	$0	$0
The World Of Golden Eggs: Nori Nori Uta Dekichatte Kei	Puzzle	$0	$0	$0	$0
The Worlds Greatest Baseball Game	Sports	$15	$20	$39	$43
The Zero-Yon * Shinya	Racing	$0	$0	$0	$0
The Zombie Crisis	Action	$0	$41	$83	$91
Think Logic Trainer	Educational	$8	$10	$19	$21
Think Logic Trainer Kids	Educational	$12	$16	$49	$54
Thinksmart	Edutainment	$2	$5	$6	$6
Thinksmart Chess For Kids	Board / Card Game	$7	$10	$19	$21
Thinksmart Kids 8	Educational	$3	$6	$7	$7
Thinksmart Labyrinth	Puzzle	$6	$11	$14	$15

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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 $28. 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 no Joushikiryoku Training DS — from $1 loose
2. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai — from $1 loose
3. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — from $1 loose
4. Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi — from $1 loose
5. Otona Ryoku Kentei — 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.