Nintendo DS
1,887Games
2004-2016Years
GamesInsights

Rarity Distribution

11%
Common
(R1–R3)
48%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
37%
Rare
(R6–R7)
4%
Epic+
(R8–R10)

Rarity by Release Year

R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
Games
1
5
10
20+
2004200620082010201220142016
Rarity is increasing
Games from 2012–2016 are 2× more likely to be R7+ than 2004–2008.
2008
marks the turning point where higher-rarity games became more common.

Fun Factor vs Rarity

Fun Factor
0255075100
High Fun
Common Games
Low Fun
Common Games
Low Fun
High Rarity
★ Sweet Spot
High Fun · High Rarity
R1 (Common)R3R5R7R9 (Epic)
2%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
0%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
14%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
9%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)

Value Over Time

$36K
$24K
$12K
$0
May 10
May 26
Jun 12
Jun 29
Jul 15
Aug 1
Aug 18
Sep 3
Sep 20
Oct 7
Today
$18.72K
Loose Set Value
$33.47K
CIB Set Value

Price Distribution

$21.17Average CIB
Price
Price RangeGames
Under $10865 (51%)
$10 - $50683 (40%)
$50 - $10094 (6%)
$100 - $50056 (3%)
$500+0 (0%)

Fun Factor Distribution

91–100
14
81–90
105
71–80
92
61–70
199
51–60
351
41–50
375
31–40
234
21–30
206
11–20
148
1–10
20
0100200300400
47
Avg score
68
Median score
7%
Rated 80+

Rarest Games

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  1. Foto Showdown
    1.
    Foto Showdown
    R9
  2. Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp
    2.
    Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp
    R9
  3. JumpStart: Legend of Lost Island
    3.
    JumpStart: Legend of Lost Island
    R9
  4. Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
    4.
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
    R9
  5. Smart Boy's Gameroom 2
    5.
    Smart Boy's Gameroom 2
    R9

Most Valuable Games

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  1. Solatorobo: Red the Hunter
    1.
    Solatorobo: Red the Hunter
    $361
  2. Shepherd's Crossing 2 DS
    2.
    Shepherd's Crossing 2 DS
    $320
  3. Commando: Steel Disaster
    3.
    Commando: Steel Disaster
    $247
  4. Pokemon HeartGold Version
    4.
    Pokemon HeartGold Version
    $216
  5. Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
    5.
    Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
    $210

Highest Rated Games

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  1. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
    1.
    Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
    95
  2. New Super Mario Bros.
    2.
    New Super Mario Bros.
    95
  3. Kirby: Canvas Curse
    3.
    Kirby: Canvas Curse
    94
  4. Mario Kart DS
    4.
    Mario Kart DS
    94
  5. Tetris DS
    5.
    Tetris DS
    93

Collector's Report

Value concentration8%

The 10 most valuable games account for 8% of the Nintendo DS library's total value.

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Late-release rarity2×

Games released from 2012 on are 2× as likely to rank R7 or higher.

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CIB premium+83%

Average CIB value is $21.17, compared with $11.60 loose. $14,748 more across the full library.

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Rare + fun147 games

Rank R6 to R9 with a Fun Factor of 61 or higher.

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All values are estimates based on recent market data.