The Nintendo DS stays a legendary moveable console, each when it comes to its {hardware} gross sales and the quantity of outstanding video games it featured. Many of those video games at the moment are price a fortune too, with the console’s resale market remaining sturdy due to folks wanting to return and play them.
Because the years have passed by although, mentioned video games have skyrocketed in worth, and a choose few have reached some really astronomical values. Amongst them, these are 15 specifically which can be price a fortune and stand as essentially the most financially demanding to return to.
Earlier than continuing, please remember that the costs listed are primarily based on these discovered at Worth Charting on the time of writing. The rating of every entry relies on its New worth, however their Used worth has additionally been included in your reference. We’re additionally solely together with one model of sport cartridges which comprise each an precise sport and at the least some gameplay, so Pokémon distribution cartridges, trailer cartridges, and a number of variations of the identical Pokémon sport have been excluded.
15. Mega Man Star Drive 3: Black Ace
$360.00 New | $69.99 Used
We’ve bought dangerous information in case you had been hoping for an reasonably priced first entry on our listing, as Mega Man Star Drive 3: Black Ace runs you a reasonably penny in its pristine situation.
One in all two variations launched for the sport again in 2008 and 2009 in Japan and the west respectively, the Black Ace variant stays the extra widespread one even 15 years after its preliminary launch. This in flip has led to its substantial markup, with new and unopened copies of the sport costing $360 on common. If that quantity looks like quite a bit, it’s as a result of it’s, as you might purchase your self a full outfit from some mid-level designer clothes manufacturers for a similar quantity.
Luckily, the sport is pretty reasonably priced free or used with a mean worth of $69.99. Nonetheless although, you might purchase a model new sport for a similar worth — and, given Mega Man Starforce 3’s crucial reception, you’re extremely more likely to nab a greater sport general.
14. Pokemon Diamond
$366.73 New | $33.50 Used
A Pokemon sport making an look on this listing shouldn’t come as a lot of a shock. Nonetheless, the present worth of Pokemon Diamond is more likely to make you remorse ever opening your copy in case you had one.
Whereas the abundance of used copies have made the title pretty reasonably priced for these simply seeking to play the sport, collectors are in for a shock as a result of new model’s worth of a little bit over $366. Not for nothing, however you might simply purchase a Nintendo Swap and a brand new sport to play on it for that worth.
Heck, you might purchase the most recent Pokemon sport of your alternative and depart it sealed, creating your personal beneficial collectible a couple of years from now. Simply be ready to attend about 18 years for it to achieve the identical heights as this one.
13. Digimon World Nightfall
$375.22 New | $36.57 Used
Whereas this entry is probably not too costly used, it as soon as once more exemplifies how excessive the barrier of entry is in case you’re out to gather DS video games in pristine situation.
Launched in 2007 alongside Digimon World Nightfall, this 2D RPG tackle the Pokemon competitor didn’t benefit from the crucial or business success of its world-dominating rival. And but, due to some charming gameplay and all kinds of Digital Monsters to gather, it’s nonetheless held in first rate regards amongst followers each when it comes to content material and financial worth.
All the identical, you wouldn’t be blamed for balking a bit at its practically $380 worth level. You might as an alternative purchase most each different sport tied to the collection that has launched prior to now few years, together with the relatively admirably nicely made Digimon Survive.
12. Sideswiped
$399.00 New | $60.78 Used
Racing video games aren’t sometimes among the many most useful entries in a console’s library, however Sideswiped is a worthy exception.
A part of Majesco Leisure’s in depth catalogue of titles, this moveable racer is held in pretty excessive regard by those that have performed it. Sadly, it didn’t have the record-breaking gross sales tail of the console’s AAA fare, so new copies are solely changing into tougher and tougher to seek out.
This has resulted within the sport’s $399 valuation, and has made it all of the tougher for brand spanking new followers to offer the sport a glance in its meant kind. For potential collectors although, it’s an reasonably priced title that appears primed to extend in worth as time goes on.
11. Dokapon Journey
$399.95 New | $79.41 Used
Operating for barely greater than the final entry, Dokapon Journey is without doubt one of the stranger entries on this listing of Nintendo DS video games price a fortune.
To make certain, it’s under no circumstances a foul or lackluster sport. Its premise of mixing RPG mechanics with a multiplayer board sport method is novel, and it’s a terrific sport to play with associates in consequence. And but, it’s onerous to not suppose this sport ballooned in worth resulting from its restricted fanbase overseas and it being revealed by Atlus within the West; who, as most collectors nicely know, is infamous for doing restricted runs of video games throughout their preliminary launch in the event that they aren’t half of a bigger collection.
The top result’s a title which prices roughly the identical as both a number of new releases on trendy consoles or a month-to-month medical health insurance fee within the States. That whole doubles in case you’re seeking to get the total expertise alongside some associates with copies of their very own too, so this one isn’t for the faint of coronary heart or gentle of funds.
10. Pokemon Ranger
$412.20 New | $26.44 Used
The subsequent of many Pokemon titles that can seem on this listing, Pokemon Ranger has positively grow to be a sizzling commodity amongst followers lately.
Launching the spin-off collection again in 2006, this primary entry has solely grow to be increasingly beneficial with every passing 12 months; or at the least, its full and unopened variations have. Whereas free and used copies are price roughly $26, new copies have climbed to an distinctive $412 per sale.
To place that into perspective, you might purchase… nicely, the identical factor because the earlier entry on this listing, however with the added bonus of having the ability to afford some airport snacks. Nonetheless although, that’s a loopy quantity of scratch to place towards a sport that’s 18 years previous, and it’s even crazier when you think about some shrink wrap is all that units it aside from its used counterpart.
9. Powerbike
$475.00 New | $70.11 Used
Most the whole lot mentioned about Sideswiped could be utilized to Powerbike, however with the caveat that Powerbike is simply okay.
It’s not revolutionary by any requirements, however it’s additionally not marred by any clear flaws. As a substitute, it’s merely a serviceable title by means of and thru, and noticed its spike in worth as a result of low variety of copies within the wild and but decrease whole of copies that are in good situation with their circumstances.
Nonetheless, by all intents and functions, that’s not the worst destiny for such a sport. At $475, it’s pretty wanted by collectors and will both maintain or climb in worth as time goes on. In the event you’ve bought some further scratch mendacity round however aren’t within the temper to purchase a refurbished trendy console, that is the merchandise for you.
8. Pokemon Thriller Dungeon Explorers of Darkness (Explorer’s Information Version)
$550.00 New | $196.43 Used
Okay, so to be totally up entrance with this entry: Whereas the Pokemon Thriller Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness Explorer’s Information Version is price greater than different variations of the sport, the rationale why is a bit foolish.
Whereas Explorers of Darkness is a high quality sport and a enjoyable spin-off expertise for Pokemon followers, The Explorer’s Information included with this version is the only motive for its distinctive worth vary. Stated Information isn’t substantial by any means, and is extra so an artifact of paper merchandise and onerous copy sport walkthroughs that was once included with video games.
Maintain this in thoughts, and take into account whether or not you care sufficient about preserving gaming’s historical past earlier than dropping your hard-earned paper on the sport. In spite of everything, you might fly out to most any nation throughout North, South, and Central America for that very same whole, or eat out a whopping 5 occasions at prime of the road eating places.
7. Solatorobo: Purple the Hunter
$552.62 New | $210.35 Used
Solatorobo: Purple the Hunter could not have the largest fan base on the market, however it’s definitely bought one of the vital passionate ones.
Launched in 2010, this motion journey title from CyberConnect2 and Bandai Namco Leisure is a surprisingly emotional romp from the angle of furry, anthropomorphic characters. Or at the least, that’s what followers have needed to say about it each in earlier years and extra lately.
This, alongside the relatively restricted provide of copies within the wild each new and used, has led to the sport’s distinctive resale worth. Even whether it is price as a lot as the common month-to-month fee on a used automotive, it’s type of good to see there are nonetheless followers who’re dedicated to enjoying this sport in its unique model. And, as an added bonus, it’s an ideal throwback for followers of the Fuga: Melodies of metal collection, which bears a placing resemblance to the title.
6. Mega Man Star Drive Dragon
$591.25 New | $65.58 Used
It’s not precisely surprising {that a} sport with three totally different variations has a very uncommon one among the many bunch, and Mega Man Star Drive Dragon clinches that distinction.
Having come out in 2006, this early entry within the Nintendo DS’ Mega Man titles already has the good thing about age rising its general worth. Due to the rising shortage of this particular kind of the sport although, it’s financial price has solely continued to climb, with new copies nonetheless within the case now working followers over $590.
Does this imply it is best to drop such a sum on the sport with no second thought in case you’re a diehard Mega Man fan? Effectively, most likely not. It wasn’t given glowing evaluations by followers and critics when it first launched, and age hasn’t precisely been variety to it. Nonetheless, in case you’re a diehard Capcom or Mega Man fan, you’ll discover this sport is price a fortune each monetarily and when it comes to its sentimental worth.
5. Shepherd’s Crossing 2
$647.00 New | $182.00 Used
By no means underestimate the worth folks put into cozy video games; particularly after they’re thought-about cult classics.
Launched in 2010, Shepherd’s Crossing 2 is a reasonably well-regarded farming sim title that has largely light from the general public consciousness. This isn’t hyperbole both — pictures, promotional materials, and even evaluations or protection items tied to the sport are exceedingly uncommon, with the sport seeming to have come and gone with little greater than a whimper when it first launched.
And but, regardless of all that, there’s nonetheless a fervent market of collectors seeking to personal copies of the sport. In the event you want to depend your self amongst them, be able to pony up round $200 for a used copy or $650 for a brand new copy.
4. Veggy World
$760.00 New | $55 Used
If the sheer worth of a brand new copy of Veggy World has your mouth agape, you’re not alone.
Whereas there are many used copies out within the wild, the variety of these that are model new and nonetheless in-case is considerably decrease. A part of that is as a result of sport not being a widely known title among the many DS’ library, however it’s additionally greater than doubtless that those that purchased the sport didn’t hassle to avoid wasting its case for later resales.
It’s excellent news for collectors and resellers although, as this case shortage has catapulted the worth of the sport’s unopened copies to a $760 worth. That’s not dangerous for a random shoot ’em up title from 2010, and promoting one would assist you to buy a modest 4K flat display screen tv.
3. Pokemon HeartGold (Determine Bundle Model)
$857.14 New | $581.63 Used
It ought to come as no shock to Nintendo followers that the highest of our listing is occupied by the Nintendo DS’ Pokemon video games, and Pokémon HeartGold is available in because the third most useful title.
Bundled with a uncommon official determine of Ho-oh and solely offered by way of Walmart throughout the remakes’ launch again in 2009, this model of HeartGold runs for a reasonably penny no matter in case you purchase new or used. The identical quantity of authorized tender might be put towards most the entire more moderen entries within the collection and also you’d nonetheless have some funds left over. Heck, it may even be used to purchase groceries for a single US grownup for 2 entire months!
Nonetheless, in case you’re intent on including a flex-worthy title to your assortment of video games price a fortune, that is certainly one of your greatest choices that doesn’t dip into the quadruple digits.
2. Pokemon SoulSilver (Determine Bundle Version)
$2,992.00 New | $1,096.69 Used
Pokemon SoulSilver has lengthy been touted because the superior model between the 2 DS remakes of the second entries within the franchise, and followers appear to have confirmed this truth with their wallets.
Coming in at practically double the worth used and triple the worth new of comparable variations of HeartGold, the Determine model of this title runs for some severe dosh. Even when it’s a model that was solely offered by one retailer again throughout its launch in 2009, it’s wild to suppose somebody may make the identical quantity from promoting this sport that they might by working a full-time job in a number of states throughout the US.
It additionally serves as proof that Pokemon followers aren’t to be trifled with on the subject of model loyalty. Shelling out this a lot cheddar simply because this model features a small official determine of Lugia — which might be recreated unofficially by way of some inventive followers on Etsy for a fraction of the worth — is admirable in a terrifying kind of manner.
1. Pokemon Pearl (Carrying Case Bundle Version)
$5,000.00 New | $1,785.71 Used
Look, you greater than doubtless already know a lot about this sport, so let’s take a second to understand how a lot cash the Carrying Case model of Pokemon Pearl is price.
The truth that a used model of this model goes for practically $1,800 is totally wild, particularly because it exhibits the sport has elevated in worth by 36 occasions its unique gross sales worth. This sum alone would assist you to purchase not solely a shiny new Swap OLED, but in addition a dozen of its greatest video games.
After which there’s the brand new model of the sport’s worth level. For $5,000, you might journey to a distinct nation and stay it up comfortably for a pair weeks. That 5 grand may additionally go towards a semester of faculty at a state faculty, or assist you to stay in a modest closet in New York or Los Angeles for a strong three months.
All of those are onerous info, and it’s all as a result of the sport comes with a promotional carrying case for a console that launched over a decade in the past. And truthfully, it’s sufficient to make an individual marvel why anybody even performs video games when they are often resold for this amount of cash a decade later; you realize, except for the truth that they will provide genuinely touching experiences that form and mould an individual for years.