How much did Nintendo DS cost?

At the time of its release in the United States, the Nintendo DS retailed for US$149.99.

How much was Nintendo DS when it came out?

Official details of Nintendo's launch plans for the DS handheld this Christmas have emerged at last, with the company intending to launch the system on November 21st in the USA at a suggested retail price of $149.99.

Why are DS so expensive?

This happens to exemplify the main factor in rising game prices, both for the DS and retro game consoles, in general: scarcity. No one is mass-producing new games, much less hardware, and the backwards-compatible Nintendo 3DS was discontinued in September 2020.

Is DSi rare?

It's a really rare one that it's not easy to find and although it's far from the most expensive console out there, it's definitely the most unique one. The McDonald's edition Nintendo DSi was released exclusively in Japan and given to employees of McDonald's in Japan.

How much did a DS cost in 2010?

The original console cost $150, the Lite $130, the DSi $170 and DSi XL $190.

DS Game Prices Are Scary Right Now

Can I sell my old Nintendo DS?

You can sell many types of Nintendo consoles via Back Market's BuyBack service, including your old Wii console, used Nintendo Switch, or Switch Lite as well as the Nintendo DS.

Why are the old Nintendo DS so expensive?

As time goes on, the Nintendo DS may suffer some of the harshest auction prices of any handheld. Its unique form factor means its games are unlikely to carry on to future generations, especially now that smartphones have made dedicated handhelds less relevant.

What is the rarest game for Nintendo DS?

How much is McDonald's DS game worth?

A group made up of Forest of Illusion and other generous benefactors was eventually able to secure a copy of eSMART 2.0 for a whopping ¥300,000 (or around $2,600 USD).

Why did Nintendo DS sell so much?

The Nintendo DS was so successful because it catered and provided many features to a variety of audiences. Handheld gaming is seen as a stigma particularly because it contains games for a lot of younger audiences, and games like brain age and nintendogs helped fix that. In addition a touch...

What is the oldest DS console?

The first Nintendo DS was launched in 2005. Since then, several newer versions of the system have been launched: the Nintendo DS Lite, the Nintendo DSi and the Nintendo DSi XL. Each system had different characteristics, but they all played Nintendo DS games.

What was the last DS game?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.

Are all Nintendo DS discontinued?

So it's with some shock that you may have not realized that Nintendo has not only ended production on all DS handhelds in 2020 and the entire line is now inaccessible in its original form, and there are no new copies left at major retailers.

Why was Nintendo DS discontinued?

Despite all the bells and whistles, the 3DS did not start well. A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle.

Did the DS sell more than the Wii?

Nintendo DS – 154.02 million units. Game Boy & Game Boy Color – 118.69 million units. PlayStation – 102.49 million units. Wii – 101.63 million units.

What is the rarest console?

How long will a DSi last?

Nintendo DSi XL: 5 hours, 45 minutes. Nintendo DS: 6 hours, 1 minute.

Are DS games becoming rare?

Some of the consoles games have made there way to other consoles by the e-Shop or through remakes. Since the DS was so popular though, it would be impossible to see every game readily avalible. In fact, Ds games are becoming somewhat rare, as they are getting harder and harder to fine.

Are DS worth it?

If you've never had a 3DS before, you may be wondering if it's worth getting one. I say it absolutely is worth it. With a large range of games (made even larger by its backward compatibility with the DS system's titles), there is no better time to grab one than right now.

Is my old DS worth anything?

A used console costs anywhere between $20 and $300 depending on condition and whether the console is part of a limited run. Anyone looking for a cheap and cheerful console might want to consider a refurbished DSi XL, costing anywhere between $40 and $66.