Nintendo 3DS
564Games
2011-2023YearsRelease Years
Rarity Distribution
22%
Common
(R1–R3)
22%
Common
(R1–R3)
58%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
58%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
19%
Rare
(R6–R7)
19%
Rare
(R6–R7)
1%
Epic+
(R8–R10)
1%
Epic+
(R8–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%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
6%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
0%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
0%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
6%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
6%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
7%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
7%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
Set Value Over Time
$12K
$8,159
$4,079
$0
Jun 16
Jun 24
Jul 2
Jul 10
Jul 18
Jul 26
Aug 4
Aug 12
Aug 20
Aug 28
Today
$8.17K
Loose Set Value
$11.32K
CIB Set Value
Price Distribution
$31.64Average CIB
Price
Price
Price RangeGames
Under $10101 (21%)
$10 - $50312 (65%)
$50 - $10051 (11%)
$100 - $50017 (4%)
$500+2 (<1%)
Fun Factor Distribution
91–100
12
81–90
62
71–80
64
61–70
66
51–60
75
41–50
56
31–40
66
21–30
35
11–20
0
1–10
0
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100
80
60
40
20
0
35
66
56
75
66
64
62
12
1–1011–2021–3031–4041–5051–6061–7071–8081–9091–100
58
Avg scoreAverage score
61
Median score
17%
Rated 80+
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 $20.83, and going complete costs 52% more. Completing every game instead of collecting loose adds $3,144 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.