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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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Ultraman Kids Tobidase! Space Picnic - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Ultraman Kids Tobidase! Space Picnic $0 $0 $0 $0
Umezawa Yukari No Yasashii Igo - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Umezawa Yukari No Yasashii Igo $0 $0 $0 $0
Umihara Kawase Shun: Second Edition Kanzenban - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Umihara Kawase Shun: Second Edition Kanzenban $0 $68 $135 $149
Undercover Dual Motives - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Undercover Dual Motives $4 $5 $9 $10
Underground Pool - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Underground Pool $5 $6 $11 $12
Underwater Attack - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Underwater Attack $18 $23 $45 $50
Unknown Soldier: Mokuba no Houkou - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Unknown Soldier: Mokuba no Houkou $0 $0 $0 $0
Uno 52 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Uno 52 $6 $8 $17 $19
Uno Skipbo Free Fall - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Uno Skipbo Free Fall $6 $6 $15 $16
Uno & SkipBo & Uno Free Fall - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Uno & SkipBo & Uno Free Fall $0 $14 $27 $30
Unou No Tatsujin: Gunbullet Trainer - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Unou No Tatsujin: Gunbullet Trainer $0 $0 $0 $0
Unsolved Crimes - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Unsolved Crimes $8 $12 $23 $25
Untold Legends Dark Kingdom [Prima] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Untold Legends Dark Kingdom [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code [Prima] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code [Prima] $7 $10 $0 $0
Up - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Up $85 $42 $36 $0
Ursala #17 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Ursala #17 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $22 $0 $0 $0
Urusei Yatsura: Endless Summer - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Urusei Yatsura: Endless Summer $54 $74 $149 $164
Urusei Yatsura My Dear Friends - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Urusei Yatsura My Dear Friends $12 $27 $56 $61
Usa Today Crosswords - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Usa Today Crosswords $5 $6 $10 $10
Usa Today Puzzle Craze - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Usa Today Puzzle Craze $6 $6 $16 $18
Usavich: Game No Jikan - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Usavich: Game No Jikan $0 $28 $56 $62
Utacchi - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Utacchi $0 $0 $0 $0
Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume $19 $25 $34 $115
Vampire Legends: Power Of Three - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vampire Legends: Power Of Three $5 $6 $11 $12
Vampire Mansion: Linda Hyde - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vampire Mansion: Linda Hyde $0 $8 $16 $18
Vampire Moon: The Mystery of the Hidden Sun - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vampire Moon: The Mystery of the Hidden Sun $8 $9 $20 $22
Vegas Casino High 5 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vegas Casino High 5 $9 $10 $20 $22
Veggy World - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Veggy World $36 $200 $400 $440
Velma #230 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Velma #230 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $2 $0 $0 $0
Veronica Poker - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Veronica Poker $0 $0 $0 $0
Vesta #190 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vesta #190 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $5 $0 $0 $0
Vicky The Viking - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vicky The Viking $0 $0 $0 $0
Vicky the Viking - Part 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vicky the Viking - Part 2 $0 $0 $0 $0
Victoria #280 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Victoria #280 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $3 $0 $0 $0
Victorious Hollywood Arts Debut - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Victorious Hollywood Arts Debut $6 $8 $7 $8
Victorious: Taking The Lead - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Victorious: Taking The Lead $6 $6 $7 $7
Viewtiful Joe Double Trouble - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Viewtiful Joe Double Trouble $23 $40 $64 $141
Viewtiful Joe Scratch - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Viewtiful Joe Scratch $8 $18 $35 $39
Violet #282 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Violet #282 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $3 $0 $0 $0
Virtua Fighter Kids - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Virtua Fighter Kids $16 $36 $83 $559
Virtua Fighter Kids Java Tea Original - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Virtua Fighter Kids Java Tea Original $0 $12 $21 $23
Virtual Villagers: A New Home - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Virtual Villagers: A New Home $11 $15 $26 $28
Virtual Worlds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Virtual Worlds $40 $0 $0 $0
Virtual Worlds: The 3D Game Collection - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Virtual Worlds: The 3D Game Collection $0 $6 $13 $14
Visual Logic Training - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Visual Logic Training $0 $1 $2 $2
Vitamin X Evolution - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vitamin X Evolution $0 $0 $0 $0
Viva Pinata Pocket Paradise - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Viva Pinata Pocket Paradise $24 $25 $38 $42
Vivian #01 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vivian #01 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $24 $0 $0 $0
Vladimir #132 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Vladimir #132 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $3 $0 $0 $0
[Volume 134] Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 134] Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards $11 $17 $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 $26. 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. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — from $1 loose
3. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai — 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.