15 Rarest Nintendo DS Games & How Much They re Worth
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15 Rarest Nintendo DS Games & How Much They re Worth
As the highest-selling portable console of all time, the DS has had a ton of games made for it, some of which have become very hard to find. The Nintendo DS was originally released in 2004 and set itself apart from other handheld consoles at the time thanks to the two different screens that are on the console. The console has a hinge in the center and there's one screen on each half, the bottom of which is a touch screen. Since the DS was released, it's launched an entire family of handheld consoles. Related: Following the release of the Nintendo DS, Nintendo went on to create more variations of the console, each with different improvements and new features. New consoles like the Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo 2DS, and Nintendo 3DS have hit the market and all become super popular. Just like the consoles got really popular, some of the rare games on these consoles have, too. Updated on March 6, 2021 by Jessica Thomas:It's been quite some time since the Nintendo DS was being sold in stores. Some of the consoles games have made there way to other consoles by the e-Shop or through remakes. Since the DS was so popular though, it would be impossible to see every game readily avalible. In fact, Ds games are becoming somewhat rare, as they are getting harder and harder to fine. Even the boxed version of the games are now in short supply after years of companies discarding the packaging to make storage easier, and cartridge boxes being thrown away over the course of owners moving around. Below are some of the rarest DS games that you can buy. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Jewel Time Deluxe $99
Considering some of the other games that are on this list, it seems a little unusual that a jewel-matching puzzle game would make a list of the rarest and most expensive games on the Nintendo DS. But, this game is hard to find and the price has definitely risen a lot since it was released in 2011. This game is similar to other puzzle games of the same nature. Players have to swap the gems on the screen to make rows of three or more to score points in a certain amount of time. This rare game may be simple, but it'll still cost you for a new copy. Magician s Quest Mysterious Times $99
Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times is a game that was released on the Nintendo DS in 2008 in Japan and in 2009 in the rest of the world. This game is a magical life simulation game that has the player control a character who is attending a magic academy. The player builds relationships with the NPCs in the game while learning spells and everything they need to know about magic. Many fans have pointed out how similar this game is to , a series that had two games released on the different Nintendo DS consoles. Unlike the Animal Crossing games, this game has become fairly rare. Getting a new and complete copy can cost up to . Pokémon SoulSilver Version $104
Pokémon SoulSilver Version was released in 2009 as an enhanced remake of the 1999 game Pokémon Silver. The game is set in the Johto region and is part of the fourth generation of the Pokémon franchise. This game was released alongside Pokémon HeartGold and took the original Generation IV games and added some features from Pokémon Crystal. Because this game was released in 2009 and is from the late 1990s, there's no way it costs much today, right? Wrong. As any Pokémon fan will know, these games get really collectible for major fans. A new and complete copy of this game will set a Pokémon collector back . Mega Man Star Force 3 Red Joker $109
Mega Man Star Force 3 was published in 2009 in two versions — Black Ace and Red Joker — with Red Joker being a bit on the rarer side. In this action RPG, players control Geo Stelar, a young boy who can manipulate electromagnetic waves to become Mega Man. The hero is enlisted to fight a crime syndicate named Dealer. , they did not release a ton of copies of the franchise's Star Force spin-off. If you are lucky enough to come across a copy, you will likely pay an average of . Dragon Quest VI Realms Of Revelation $133
Heartbeat and Enix's Dragon Quest VI was initially released on the Super Famicom, but a remake of the title hit the DS in 2011. The first-person RPG follows "heroes" who have amnesia as they try to save both a Dream World and a Real World from boss monsters. The game received positive reviews and comparisons to titles like Final Fantasy V and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. RELATED: Not many copies of the game can be found in North America, but because it's so popular, it's highly sought-after. Those who wish to buy a copy will have to pay up to . Pokémon Distribution Cartridges $139
These are technically not games, but they are cartridges that were released for the Nintendo DS and they're majorly collectible today because of how unique they are. And being so collectible and interesting has made the price of these cartridges skyrocket. These are called distribution devices. They're cartridges that are sent out to stores in order to promote special events. Typically, they'll give anyone who visits the store with their console a special Pokémon, normally one that isn't available outside of that event. Most of them were destroyed and , making these super rare. Among the most expensive is the Zoroark cartridge that costs . Pokémon HeartGold Version Pokéwalker Bundle $143
While the prices of many games drop as they get older and older, the Pokémon games just seem to get more expensive. Some games, like High School Musical: Makin' the Cut can be picked up for only a couple dollars, but even getting a loose cartridge of some of the Pokémon games can cost as much as a new, modern game. Related: For instance, this special version of Pokémon HeartGold that came bundled with a special step tracker called a Pokéwalker has gotten really rare and became a collectible for major fans of the Pokémon franchise. To get a complete copy now, you'll have to pay up to . Commando Steel Disaster $170
Mana Computer Software's run and gun title Commando: Steel Disaster has players controlling an operative who is on a mission to stop a militant organization. There are five stages filled with gunplay in 2-D. In each stage, players must collect weapons and ammunition in order to survive until the final boss. Commando: Steel Disaster was released as a DSiWare title with few copies available. A brand new copy sells for about today. Dokapon Journey $179
Dokapon Journey was initially released in Japan in 2008, with Atlus later publishing in North America in 2009. The party RPG sees a desperate King offering his daughter, Princess Penny, to anyone who can save his kingdom. It combines turn-based combat and adventure with a competitive board game. It's a bit like Mario Party, but with more at stake. Related: Dokapon Journey didn't make it across all regions of North America, so it's a bit harder to find a copy today. Those who do snag one will pay up to . Pokemon Platinum $183
Pokemon Platinum was the defensive version of the Sinnoh region games. While Sinnoh may not have been as packed on completely new designs as other regions, it did introduce evolutions for several different gen I Pokemon. This included fan favorites like Electrobuzz and Magneton. A remake of the generation , which is making the demand for this game rise to $. Solatorobo Red The Hunter $235
Solatorobo: Red the Hunter was released on the Nintendo DS in 2010 in Japan and 2011 in the rest of the world. This game is an action-RPG that is set in a fantasy world with heavy steampunk elements known. Anthropomorphic animals known as Caninu and Felineko live all over Caninu and the player controls one of them, a dog known as Red Savarin who is tasked with tracking down a file that was stolen. This game became fairly popular when it was released among fantasy and RPG fans. Despite being popular among Nintendo DS owners, it's still become a fairly rare game in more recent years. To get a new and complete copy of this game, you'll have to pay . PowerBike $229
Powerbike is a motocross game with eight unique tracks. It's story follows a character who gets an offer from a mysterious sponsor. Taking the offer, they are thrown into the world of racing and must speed their way to the top. There is even a local multiplayer mode to play with friends. The game also incorporated jumps and its $price tag may be related to its similarities to the NES classic Excitebike. Little Red Riding Hood s Zombie BBQ $241
A classic children's tale character takes on an interesting role in Little Red Hiding Hood's Zombie BBQ, an action rail shooter from 2008. Little Red must take on an army of zombies using various high-powered guns. In this game, there's only shooting and dodging, but this becomes increasingly difficult as it progresses. The game was only physically released in North America. In Europe, it was published as a DSiWare title, but no other region saw its release. It can be found online for an average new price of . Shepherd s Crossing 2 $349
Shepherd's Crossing 2 is a sequel to the PlayStation 2 game Shepherd's Crossing. is similar to other games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon, in that it has the player running a farm and focuses on the management of that farm. Unlike those two games, this one focuses more on trading and the economic management of the farm than having a relationship with an NPC. This game was released in 2010 on the Nintendo DS and has become one of the rarest games on the console. In order to get a new and complete copy, you'll have to pay up to . The Legend Of Zelda Twilight Princess Demo $465
One thing not even the most dedicated Legend of Zelda fans know is the fact that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was on the Nintendo DS... Kind of. The sequel, The Phantom Hourglass, was released on the handheld console, but that's not what we mean. This cartridge was released in 2004 at E3 and shows nothing more than a trailer of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, a game and Nintendo Wii. Only around 500 were made and they were only given out to the press at E3 2004, before the Nintendo DS was even released. In order to get one of these rare cartridges, you'll have to pay . Next: