What to do with my old Nintendo DS?

You can sell it for cash, trade it in, donate it, keep it for nostalgia and play games, or even explore homebrewing for extra features like emulators and media playback, with options ranging from simple nostalgia to turning it into a retro handheld powerhouse. Options depend on its condition: sell working units, recycle non-working ones via Nintendo or other programs, or keep it as a collectible.
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What can I do with my Nintendo DS?

You can play a wide variety of games on the Nintendo DS. These range from popular franchises like "Super Mario," "Pokémon," and "Zelda," to unique titles like "Brain Age" that take advantage of the DS's touch screen and stylus.
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How much can you sell a DS for?

"DS value" generally refers to the current market price for a Nintendo DS handheld console or its games, which varies wildly by model (Original DS, DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL), condition (loose, complete in box), and game rarity, ranging from a few dollars for common games to hundreds for rare systems or complete collector's sets, with sites like PriceCharting and eBay showing current sales.
 
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Are any Nintendo DS games worth anything?

Yes, many Nintendo DS games are worth money, ranging from a few dollars for common titles to hundreds for rare or popular games, especially Pokémon and Zelda editions, with prices significantly increasing for games that are complete-in-box (CIB) or factory-sealed, thanks to increased collector demand since the pandemic. Common games like Mario Kart DS might fetch around $20-$30, while rare RPGs or specific Pokémon versions (like HeartGold or Black 2) can be very valuable, sometimes over $100-$200+. 
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Can you get money for DS games?

Yes! We buy games for all Nintendo handheld systems, including Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS, 2DS, and Switch (which is also portable). Pokémon games are especially popular! Include Original Boxes: Complete-in-box retro games are worth significantly more than loose cartridges.
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Which Nintendo games are worth money?

Valuable Nintendo games fall into two main categories: rare collector's items like Little Samson, Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak, or the Nintendo World Championships cartridge, which fetch thousands due to extreme scarcity and demand, and culturally significant titles such as sealed Super Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda, or Pokémon, often worth significant sums in high-grade condition, especially sealed; modern Switch games like Hades, Breath of the Wild, or Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition also hold value as great modern experiences.
 
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How much does a used Nintendo DS sell for?

Used Nintendo DS prices vary by model, condition, and included accessories, generally ranging from $40-$70 for original DS/DS Lite and $90-$140+ for DSi/DSi XL, with fully loaded bundles or limited editions costing more, available from sites like eBay, GameStop, Back Market, and PriceCharting.
 
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What Pokémon card is worth $60,000?

A Trainer No. 3 card from the 1999 Super Secret Battle is a famous Pokémon card known to sell for around $60,000 due to its extreme rarity, awarded only to the third-place winner of that exclusive Japanese tournament. Other cards like the Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind (potentially $65k+) or certain Charizard variants can also reach or exceed this value, with high-grade promotional and tournament cards commanding premium prices. 
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What is the highest selling DS game?

The best-selling game on the Nintendo DS is New Super Mario Bros. First released in North America on May 15, 2006, it went on to sell nearly 31 million units worldwide. There are a total of 76 Nintendo DS games on this list which are confirmed to have sold or shipped at least one million units.
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How much will GameStop buy my Nintendo 3DS for?

If anyone was wondering, GameStop only offers $24 in cash and $30 in credit for trading in an original Nintendo 3DS.
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How much can I sell my old Nintendo for?

Today's best Nintendo Switch resale price is $105.00 when you compare offers at BankMyCell compared with the average market value of $53.06. As a prominent part of Nintendo's console lineup, its value varies depending on different factors.
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How much did a DS cost in 2010?

The original console cost $150, the Lite $130, the DSi $170 and DSi XL $190.
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How do I erase all data from my Nintendo DS?

Tap Format again to erase the data.
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS, tap the right arrow three times until you reach page four, then tap Format System Memory. ...
  4. Tap Format.
  5. Tap Format again to erase the data.
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Why is 1999 Charizard so expensive?

First Edition Charizard vs.

Many collectors discovered their old Charizard cards years later in childhood boxes—adding a personal story to the card's appeal. This mix of sentimental value and objective rarity makes the First Edition Charizard the holy grail of the hobby.
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What Pokémon card is worth $1,000,000?

The most famous "million dollar" Pokémon card is the Pikachu Illustrator, with Logan Paul owning a PSA 10 graded version that set a Guinness World Record for a private sale at $5.275 million in 2022, with Paul now planning to auction it. This extremely rare card, from a 1998 illustration contest, is considered the holy grail for collectors due to its scarcity (only 39 believed to exist) and connection to Pikachu's creator, Atsuko Nishida.
 
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How much is my Charizard worth?

Your Charizard's worth varies from under $1 to potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending heavily on its set, edition (like 1st Edition), holographic status, and condition (grading); iconic cards like a PSA 10 1st Edition Base Set can fetch over $100,000, while modern VMAX or GX cards might be $20-$500+, and commons can be worth pennies, requiring you to identify specific card details.
 
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Which old Nintendo games are worth money?

Valuable NES games often include commercially rare titles like Little Samson, The Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak, Cheetahmen II, and Bubble Bobble Part 2, with prices varying from hundreds to thousands of dollars, plus significant rarities like Nintendo World Championship cartridges (gold/grey) worth tens of thousands, and even standard popular games like The Legend of Zelda or Super Mario Bros. can fetch high prices, especially in sealed, graded condition. Specific variations, like 5-screw Mega Man carts, also command huge premiums.
 
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What Mario game is worth $1 million?

The sealed copy of the classic Nintendo 64 video game fetched $1.56 million including fees on Sunday. Dallas-based auction house Heritage said it was the first time a game had gone for more than $1 million.
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What is the #1 most sold game in the world?

Full List of Best-Selling Games of All Time
  1. Minecraft. Sales: 300,000,000. ...
  2. Grand Theft Auto V. Sales: 210,000,000. ...
  3. Wii Sports. Sales: 82,900,000. ...
  4. Ark: Survival Evolved. Sales: 76,000,000. ...
  5. Mario Kart 8 / Deluxe. Sales: 75,810,000. ...
  6. PUBG: Battlegrounds. Sales: 75,000,000. ...
  7. Red Dead Redemption 2. Sales: 70,000,000. ...
  8. The Oregon Trail.
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How much is my DS worth?

A Nintendo DS's worth varies greatly by model (Original, Lite, DSi, DSi XL), condition, and if it's loose or complete in box (CIB), generally ranging from $20-$50 for loose standard models, up to $100-$200+ for CIB or special editions, with popular games like Pokémon adding significant value, especially rare ones like HeartGold or SoulSilver.
 
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Which DS games are worth money?

Valuable Nintendo DS games often include popular Pokémon titles (HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2), niche RPGs like Solatorobo: Red the Hunter, The Dark Spire, and Dokapon Journey, strategy games like Shepherd's Crossing 2, and limited releases like Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, with prices rising significantly for "Complete in Box" (CIB) copies, especially for those with short print runs or high demand. Always check sites like PriceCharting for current values.
 
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How much did the original DS sell for?

At the time of its release in the United States, the Nintendo DS retailed for US$149.99. The price dropped to US$129.99 on August 21, 2005, one day before the releases of Nintendogs and Advance Wars: Dual Strike.
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