Rarity Distribution
7%
Common
(R1–R2)
87%
Uncommon
(R3–R6)
5%
Rare
(R7–R8)
1%
Epic+
(R9–R10)
Rarity by Release Year
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
Games
1
5
10
20+
201220142016201820202022
Rarity is decreasing
Games from 2019–2023 are 0× more likely to be R7+ than 2011–2015.
2012
marks the turning point where higher-rarity games became more common.
Fun Factor vs Rarity
Fun Factor
0255075100
High Fun
Common Games
Common Games
Low Fun
Common Games
Common Games
Low Fun
High Rarity
High Rarity
★ Sweet Spot
High Fun · High Rarity
High Fun · High Rarity
R1 (Common)R3R5R7R9 (Epic)
6.1%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
0%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
6.1%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
7.2%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
31
Games in the
Sweet Spot
Sweet Spot
Set Value Over Time
$11,729
$9,883
$8,037
$6,190
Jun 16
Jun 24
Jul 3
Jul 11
Jul 20
Today
$8.14K
Loose Set Value
$11.33K
CIB Set Value
Price Distribution
$31.26Average CIB
Price
Price
Price RangeGames
Under $10108 (22%)
$10 - $50306 (63%)
$50 - $10051 (11%)
$100 - $50015 (3%)
$500+2 (<1%)
Rarest Games
Most Valuable Games
Collector's Report
Key insights about the Nintendo 3dsValue Concentration
The top 10 games hold 25% of Nintendo 3ds's total value. A small group of titles carries most of the worth.
See the top games →Hidden Gems
1 game combines a Fun Factor above 85 with R8+ rarity. A standout long-term collector pick.
View these games →The CIB Premium
A loose copy averages $20.78, and going complete costs 50% more. Completing every game instead of collecting loose adds $3,197 across the platform.
Browse the library →The Sweet Spot
31 games hit the sweet spot of high Fun Factor and above-average rarity. Your best picks for fun and long-term value.
Explore sweet spot →All values are estimates based on recent market data.