The Sims 3 — Nintendo DS Price & Value
Nintendo DSWhat The Sims 3 for Nintendo DS is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.
The Sims 3 value — Loose $15 · Complete (CIB) $23 · Sealed (new) $48. Prices updated July 2026.
Platform · Nintendo DSPublisher · Electronic ArtsGenre · SimulationReleased · 2006
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Game details
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Platform
- Nintendo DS
- Genre
- Simulation
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Released
- 2006
- Copies sold
- 2.09M
The Sims 3 (Nintendo DS) resale value
A loose copy of The Sims 3 averages around $15. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $23, and a factory-sealed copy commands $48.
What drives the price
Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Loose | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| Complete (CIB) | $23 | eBay sold comps |
| Sealed (new) | $48 | eBay sold comps |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $53 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical resale price for a loose copy of The Sims 3 on Nintendo DS?
- A loose copy of The Sims 3 is currently selling for approximately $15.
- Is the sealed version worth the extra cost compared to the other conditions?
- Yes, the sealed version is valued significantly higher at $48, compared to the $23 for a complete-in-box copy.
- When was The Sims 3 originally released for the Nintendo DS?
- The game was originally released in 2006 and is a Simulation title published by Electronic Arts.
