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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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Big Time Rush Backstage Pass - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Big Time Rush Backstage Pass $7 $7 $12 $13
Big Top #199 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Big Top #199 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $2 $0 $0 $0
Biker Mice From Mars - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Biker Mice From Mars $18 $35 $67 $74
Bill #033 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bill #033 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $7 $0 $0 $0
Billiard Action - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Billiard Action $0 $8 $15 $17
Billy #20 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Billy #20 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $6 $0 $0 $0
Biohazard Deadly Silence - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Biohazard Deadly Silence $32 $41 $82 $90
Biohazard: Deadly Silence [Best Price] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Biohazard: Deadly Silence [Best Price] $20 $30 $59 $65
BioHazard: Deadly Silence [Best Price 2000] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting BioHazard: Deadly Silence [Best Price 2000] $0 $23 $47 $52
Biohazard Deadly Silence Limited Pack - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Biohazard Deadly Silence Limited Pack $22 $227 $454 $499
Bionicle Heroes - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bionicle Heroes $13 $20 $40 $44
Birdo Baseball [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Birdo Baseball [Mario Sports Superstars] $5 $0 $0 $0
Birdo Golf [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Birdo Golf [Mario Sports Superstars] $0 $0 $0 $0
Birdo Horse Racing [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Birdo Horse Racing [Mario Sports Superstars] $0 $0 $0 $0
Birdo Soccer [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Birdo Soccer [Mario Sports Superstars] $1 $0 $0 $0
Birdo Tennis [Mario Sports Superstars] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Birdo Tennis [Mario Sports Superstars] $5 $0 $0 $0
Birds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Birds $11 $0 $0 $0
Birds of Prey - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Birds of Prey $0 $16 $32 $35
Birds Of Prey - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Birds Of Prey $75 $169 $338 $372
Biskit #279 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Biskit #279 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $8 $0 $0 $0
Bitty #22 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bitty #22 [Animal Crossing Welcome Amiibo] $22 $0 $0 $0
Black Sigil Blade of the Exiled - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Black Sigil Blade of the Exiled $55 $123 $299 $329
Blades of Thunder 2 - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blades of Thunder 2 $8 $8 $15 $17
Blaire #139 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blaire #139 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $8 $0 $0 $0
Blanca #114 [Animal Crossing Series 2] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blanca #114 [Animal Crossing Series 2] $23 $0 $0 $0
Blanche #262 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blanche #262 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $8 $0 $0 $0
Blast Droids - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blast Droids $58 $239 $700 $769
Blasteroids - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blasteroids $0 $0 $0 $0
Blasteroids [Image Works] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blasteroids [Image Works] $0 $8 $0 $0
Blathers #202 [Animal Crossing Series 3] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blathers #202 [Animal Crossing Series 3] $4 $0 $0 $0
Blathers #406 [Animal Crossing Series 5] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blathers #406 [Animal Crossing Series 5] $12 $0 $0 $0
Bleach Blade of Fate - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bleach Blade of Fate $14 $23 $66 $100
Bleach Dark Souls - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bleach Dark Souls $24 $28 $80 $162
Bleach DS 2nd: Kokui Hirameku Chinkon Uta [Best] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bleach DS 2nd: Kokui Hirameku Chinkon Uta [Best] $0 $0 $0 $0
Bleach DS 2nd Kokui Hirameku Requiem - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bleach DS 2nd Kokui Hirameku Requiem $6 $14 $27 $30
Bleach DS 4th: Flame Bringer - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bleach DS 4th: Flame Bringer $12 $20 $48 $53
Bleach DS Soten ni Kakeru Unme - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bleach DS Soten ni Kakeru Unme $5 $20 $40 $44
Bleach: The 3rd Phantom - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bleach: The 3rd Phantom $53 $80 $195 $225
Blend-it - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blend-it $0 $7 $13 $14
Blood Bowl - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blood Bowl $8 $15 $29 $32
Blood of Bahamut - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blood of Bahamut $13 $19 $45 $49
Bloodshot - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bloodshot $67 $210 $419 $461
Bluebear #032 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bluebear #032 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $9 $0 $0 $0
Blue Dragon Awakened Shadow - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blue Dragon Awakened Shadow $77 $118 $218 $314
Blue Dragon Plus - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Blue Dragon Plus $19 $41 $60 $66
Bob #018 [Animal Crossing Series 1] - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bob #018 [Animal Crossing Series 1] $25 $0 $0 $0
Bob the Builder Festival of Fun - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bob the Builder Festival of Fun $5 $6 $11 $12
Boing Docomodake Ds - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Boing Docomodake Ds $16 $22 $50 $55
Boktai The Sun in Your Hands - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Boktai The Sun in Your Hands $120 $230 $388 $399
Bokujou Monogatari: Kimi To Sodatsu Shima - Nintendo DS - Retrocharting Bokujou Monogatari: Kimi To Sodatsu Shima $0 $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. 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.