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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
Title ↑ Loose ↕ CIB ↕ New ↕ Graded ↕
[Volume 181] Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventure - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 181] Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventure $13 $14 $0 $0
[Volume 187] Nintendo DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 187] Nintendo DS $11 $12 $0 $0
[Volume 191] Nintendo DS & Metroid Prime Hunters - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 191] Nintendo DS & Metroid Prime Hunters $7 $9 $0 $0
[Volume 194] Mario Kart DS - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 194] Mario Kart DS $10 $19 $0 $0
[Volume 207] Rayman Raving Rabbids - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 207] Rayman Raving Rabbids $6 $9 $0 $0
[Volume 218] SoulCaliber Legends - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 218] SoulCaliber Legends $5 $14 $0 $0
[Volume 25] Battle Toads - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 25] Battle Toads $11 $12 $0 $130
[Volume 279] Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 279] Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate $8 $13 $0 $0
[Volume 279] Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate [Subscriber] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 279] Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate [Subscriber] $0 $0 $0 $0
[Volume 283] Rayman Legends - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 283] Rayman Legends $26 $27 $0 $0
[Volume 283] Rayman Legends [Subscriber] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 283] Rayman Legends [Subscriber] $0 $0 $0 $0
[Volume 49] BattleToads and Double Dragon - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting [Volume 49] BattleToads and Double Dragon $9 $10 $0 $0
Wacky Races Battle Party - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wacky Races Battle Party $5 $8 $15 $17
Wacky Races Crash and Dash - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wacky Races Crash and Dash $9 $14 $20 $22
Wacky Races: Crash & Dash - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wacky Races: Crash & Dash $8 $10 $19 $21
Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio $10 $68 $238 $450
Wade #12 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wade #12 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $20 $0 $0 $0
Wagamama Fashion: Girls Mode - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wagamama Fashion: Girls Mode $8 $13 $25 $28
Wakabayashi Fumie No DS Kabu Lesson - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wakabayashi Fumie No DS Kabu Lesson $0 $0 $0 $0
Wakusei Woodstock: Funky Horror Band - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wakusei Woodstock: Funky Horror Band $8 $0 $8 $9
Walker #100 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Walker #100 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $8 $0 $0 $0
Walk With Me - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Walk With Me $4 $5 $7 $7
Wall E - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wall E $6 $8 $12 $13
Wall-E [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wall-E [Not for Resale] $0 $0 $0 $0
Walt #354 [Animal Crossing Series 4] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Walt #354 [Animal Crossing Series 4] $5 $0 $0 $0
Waluigi Baseball [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Waluigi Baseball [Mario Sports Superstars] $5 $0 $0 $0
Waluigi Golf [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Waluigi Golf [Mario Sports Superstars] $1 $0 $0 $0
Waluigi Horse Racing [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Waluigi Horse Racing [Mario Sports Superstars] $0 $0 $0 $0
Waluigi Soccer [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Waluigi Soccer [Mario Sports Superstars] $5 $0 $0 $0
Waluigi Tennis [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Waluigi Tennis [Mario Sports Superstars] $8 $0 $0 $0
Wan Nyan Doubutsu Byouin [Akogare Girls Collection] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wan Nyan Doubutsu Byouin [Akogare Girls Collection] $0 $10 $20 $22
Wansegu Jushin Adaputa DS Terebi - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wansegu Jushin Adaputa DS Terebi $0 $0 $0 $0
Wantame Music Channel: Doko Demo Style - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wantame Music Channel: Doko Demo Style $0 $0 $0 $0
Wappy Dog - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wappy Dog $8 $32 $33 $36
Wappy Dog With Toy - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wappy Dog With Toy $27 $33 $61 $67
Warbirds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Warbirds $24 $37 $80 $88
War Gods - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting War Gods $13 $40 $140 $208
War Gods Battle Guide - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting War Gods Battle Guide $20 $0 $0 $0
Warhammer 40000 Squad Command - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Warhammer 40000 Squad Command $15 $25 $48 $53
Wario Baseball [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Baseball [Mario Sports Superstars] $5 $0 $0 $0
Wario Golf [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Golf [Mario Sports Superstars] $0 $0 $0 $0
Wario Horse Racing [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Horse Racing [Mario Sports Superstars] $5 $0 $0 $0
Wario Master of Disguise - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Master of Disguise $15 $30 $61 $150
Wario Master of Disguise [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Master of Disguise [Not for Resale] $79 $0 $0 $0
Wario Soccer [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Soccer [Mario Sports Superstars] $1 $0 $0 $0
Wario Tennis [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Tennis [Mario Sports Superstars] $0 $0 $0 $0
Wario Ware D.I.Y. - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Ware D.I.Y. $27 $38 $50 $72
Wario Ware Touched - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Ware Touched $23 $33 $160 $800
WarioWare: Touched - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting WarioWare: Touched $6 $9 $18 $20
Wario Ware Touched [Not for Resale] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Wario Ware Touched [Not for Resale] $22 $0 $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. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble Hyper - Moeyo Mirai — from $1 loose
3. Shaberu! DS Oryouri Navi — from $1 loose
4. Zhu Zhu Pets Limited Edition — 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.