Nintendo’s moveable leap into glasses-free 3D, the Nintendo 3DS had an especially sluggish begin and was wanting like a tough second for Nintendo. After a value drop and a few thrilling releases, although, gross sales rebounded and the 3DS household would go on to grow to be certainly one of Nintendo’s most profitable techniques.
And like many Nintendo techniques earlier than and after it, it’s house to many implausible video games in a few of Nintendo’s most iconic franchises.
As at all times, although, not each sport is as readily accessible for devoted gamers. Many video games, for one motive or one other, grow to be exceedingly uncommon or costly and exist as “prized possessions” amongst collectors. Listed below are 10 of the rarest and most costly 3DS video games that’ll greater than possible set your pockets on hearth.
As is the case with earlier articles, all costs are sourced from PriceCharting. Used costs are primarily based on their “Free Value” itemizing, whereas new costs are primarily based on their “New Value” itemizing. Entries are ranked from lowest to highest by their respective “new” value.
10. Scribblenauts Limitless [Special Edition]
$270 New | $150 Used
![Scribblenauts Unlimited](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/71MCeMgNJbL.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
“Particular Version” variations of video games are a lock to finish up on lists like these, so let’s simply go forward and rip the Band-Support off immediately. Scribblenauts Limitless is under no circumstances a uncommon or costly sport on any of the a number of techniques it’s out there for, however a “Particular Version” will at all times be a more durable discover.
Within the case of Scribblenauts Limitless, the 3DS model was the one one to obtain a “Particular Version,” and it got here with a 3DS jacket resembling the principle character Maxwell and a particular stylus…within the type of a pencil…okay, come on, that’s actually cute. I don’t even play Scribblenauts and I’d purchase that…effectively, perhaps not for THIS a lot cash.
Even a used copy of the sport will convey you down $150, whereas a brand new copy pushes as much as $270. Simply looking for the stylus itself will set you again $140…which shouldn’t be too shocking with how lovely it’s. In case you’re on the lookout for the sport itself, the excellent news is that it’s available on many different platforms for a less expensive value. You’d most likely be significantly better off wanting round there…perhaps subsequent time, pencil stylus.
9. Etrian Thriller Dungeon [Soundtrack Bundle]
$320 New | $170 Used
![Etrian Mystery Dungeon Key Art](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/etrian-mystery-dungeon-release-date-revealed_1371.1200.webp?resize=640%2C360)
In its authentic type, Etrian Thriller Dungeon already fetches a reasonably excessive value. The Normal Version goes for $80 used and $143 new, which already sounds fairly large, proper? Now, consider {that a} bundle exists that features a soundtrack alongside the sport. You’ll be able to solely think about how a lot greater the worth goes when that’s taken under consideration…heh heh, get it? Account? Cash? Accounting? Okay, positive, I’ll cease.
However traditionally, Atlus has had fairly restricted print runs when localizing video games, and people print runs are almost definitely even smaller when it’s a “Particular Version.” Consequently, used copies of this soundtrack bundle land at $170, whereas a brand new copy jumps as much as $320. It’s most likely greatest to go along with the Normal Version on this one…or pray that mentioned Normal Version falls down a peg or two so far as its value is anxious.
8. Frogger 3D [Case Bundle]
$350 New | $200 Used
![Frogger 3D gameplay](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Uncanny_crusher2.webp?resize=640%2C360)
That’s proper, what higher technique to ring in that new Nintendo 3DS (or, *ahem*, that New Nintendo 3DS) than with the legend of our time, Frogger…in 3D! An additional layer of dimensionality was all the things avid gamers may ever ask for out of Frogger, making this an extremely crucial sport within the 3DS’s first 12 months of its life.
What’s extra, writer Konami made their very own “Particular Version” of the sport that got here with a tough case for the 3DS. That’s definitely good and all, however Frogger, you’re not a cute pencil stylus so that you’re rather less cool. And don’t give me that “respect your elders” crap, both; Maxwell’s bought you beat on this one.
In case you’re really enthusiastic about Frogger 3D’s “Case Bundle”, you’re gonna should pay $200 for a used copy, or $350 if you wish to discover a new copy. The excellent news right here is that the Normal Version is far more cheap when you’re actually trying to seize this. The dangerous information is that the sport just isn’t all that thrilling, so that you may wish to suppose twice earlier than spending your cash on it. Sorry, Frogger, I’ll respect my elders however I’ve to name a spade a spade, too…don’t give me that look.
7. Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure
$371 New | $153 Used
![Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tqodwioifjwdananmxka.webp?resize=640%2C360)
The 3DS was house to many a terrific rhythm sport, top-lined by the implausible Theatrhythm Remaining Fantasy video games, however Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure was one which flew underneath the radar. Revealed by Sega, this was a intelligent combination of the rhythm and puzzle genres about an artwork thief in Paris looking for secrets and techniques of his previous. Regardless of being a reasonably inventive sport, it appeared to fall by the wayside a bit, which makes it a reasonably uncommon title on Nintendo’s 3D handheld.
A used copy will already put you down $153, however shopping for the sport new will go for a good higher $371. It’s a disgrace this one slipped by means of the cracks and have become so costly as a result of it’s such a intelligent tackle the rhythm style. Your greatest wager is to hope that the worth goes down, or that Sega in some way remembers the sport exists lengthy sufficient to reissue it on present techniques. Particularly since that abridged iOS model of the sport is lengthy gone…and sure, I do know what you’re considering, that was a factor.
6. Yo-Kai Watch 3
$400 New | $336 Used
![Yo-Kai Watch 3](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/yo-kai-watch-3-comes-to-north-america-and-europe-winter-2019_3pgd.1200.webp?resize=640%2C360)
Oh, poor Yo-Kai Watch. You possibly can’ve been a lot greater than you have been. A franchise not too dissimilar to Pokemon, Yo-Kai Watch was touted as a possible “killer” within the “mon” style however couldn’t fairly attain the heights of the title it was so closely impressed by. Already not too big within the West, Yo-Kai Watch 3 additionally had the displeasure of being launched at a horrible time: although Japan bought the sport in 2016, it wasn’t localized within the West till February 2019.
By that time, the 3DS was gasping for air, and avid gamers have been extra enthusiastic about titles like Kingdom Hearts III and the Resident Evil 2 remake. Thus, it turned a business failure — and it even contributed to Stage-5 exiting the worldwide publishing marketplace for a number of years afterward — although its struggles did result in it fetching a reasonably good-looking sum amongst 3DS video games.
Even when you’re on the lookout for a used copy of the sport, you’ll have to surrender $336 to get it. On the identical flip of the coin — ha, yeah, like I used to be really gonna cease being profitable puns — a brand new copy lands you at $400. It’s a disgrace as a result of these video games are usually not too dangerous and may very well be worthy of your time…however are they honestly worthy of that a lot cash? You’ll most likely have to attend till a large value drop…or pray that Stage-5’s return to localization means Yo-Kai Watch 4 will lastly come to the West.
5. Alien Chaos 3D
$536 New | $135 Used
![Alien Chaos 3D gameplay](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/alien-chaos-3d.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Time to get actually obscure on you with this one. Alien Chaos 3D is a 2D shooter (ha ha, ironic, isn’t it?) from Ludosity, who you could know higher because the workforce behind the current Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl video games. As Ludosity is already a small developer and was even smaller when this sport was launched in 2012, it initially obtained an eShop-only launch, solely having a small print run of bodily copies. Be glad no less than a number of exist — with the eShop’s closure this 12 months, it will’ve been misplaced to time in any other case — however let or not it’s recognized that you simply’re gonna want some huge cash to have it for your self.
Simply looking for a used copy will power you to surrender a reasonably respectable $135. Going for a brand new copy is a completely completely different story, although, as you’ll should pay $536 for one. It’s a disgrace that it’s so arduous to search out as a result of, underneath the radar, Alien Chaos 3D is a reasonably respectable little sport. The important thing phrase, although, is “little,” and sadly, the worth of the sport is something however “little.” Good luck ready for this one to obtain a value drop.
4. Hearth Emblem Fates [Special Edition]
$650 New | $326 Used
![Fire Emblem Fates Birthright](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fire-emblem-fates-birthright-review_n6d9.1200.webp?resize=640%2C360)
It wouldn’t be a correct “rarest and most costly” Nintendo video games checklist with out including a first-party sport or two, proper? The Particular Version of Hearth Emblem Fates feels becoming on a listing corresponding to this; because it was launched as three separate “video games” accounting for the complete story, this Particular Version was the one technique to get all three titles — Birthright, Conquest, and the downloadable Revelation — in a single full package deal. And with the aforementioned closure of the eShop, you may discover it even more durable to entry Revelation these days. Thus, good luck discovering all of Hearth Emblem Fates in a single place for an honest value.
If you’d like this bundle in used situation, you’ll nonetheless have to surrender $326, whereas getting a completely new copy will go for an asinine $650. The Particular Version can even internet you a steelbook, an artbook, and a poster of the sport’s key artwork in addition to a map of Nohr and Hoshido so that you received’t should ask for instructions. Contemplating the steep value, despite the fact that you’re gonna miss out on the third story, it’s most likely greatest to simply purchase the video games individually if you wish to expertise most of what Hearth Emblem Fates has to supply.
3. Nintendo 3DS Information: Louvre
$779 New | $459 Used
![3DS Guide Louvre](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Nintendo_3DS_Guide-_Louvre.webp?resize=640%2C360)
Typically, when making these lists, a sport comes alongside that makes you simply tilt your head to the facet like a confused pet. Nintendo 3DS Information: Louvre is strictly what it appears like: a chunk of software program for the 3DS that lets gamers nearly discover the Louvre.
Initially, it was unique to rentable 3DS items on the museum that may very well be used as a tour information, however it will definitely bought an eShop launch so customers may discover the Louvre with out having to journey to Paris. It even bought a bodily launch, however because it was by no means out there in America (it appeared to have solely been out there within the Louvre’s reward store), it turned extremely costly.
Used copies of the sport run for $459, whereas new copies will go as much as roughly $779. I imply, certain, it undoubtedly beats the sum of money it will value to fly to Paris and go to the Louvre, however $459 is unreal for any online game, particularly one corresponding to this. Maybe there’s a YouTube video contained in the Louvre that may get the purpose throughout in addition to the 3DS can, with out all the cash a visit would value.
2. Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Twin Pack
$1,366 New | $46 Used
![Pokemon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Key Art](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dRLEEDQDFLGRGU9M3PjVni-1200-80.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Shock shock, Pokemon makes an look on the checklist due to a twin pack. With the discharge of Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire in 2014, Nintendo selected to launch a double pack containing each releases in a single handy place.
It is a frequent follow that Nintendo continues to do when yearly Pokemon video games are launched, and after some time, every bundle turns into considerably “uncommon” or “costly.” This isn’t as a result of the video games themselves are arduous to search out or costly on their very own, however largely as a result of it’s arduous to search out the bundles full within the authentic field.
The excellent news is {that a} used copy of this twin pack is barely $46. The dangerous information is {that a} correct “new” copy of it lands all the way in which up at $1,366. Any time a sport’s value begins leaping into the 1000’s, you possibly can’t assist however simply set free a deep sigh. The one factor serving to Pokemon’s case right here is {that a} used copy is inexpensive, that means you possibly can nonetheless get each video games in a single place with out a lot trouble. That mentioned, when you’re an excessive collector or somebody who HAS to have the sport mint within the field, prepare to chop off an arm and a leg to get this one.
1. Barbie: Groom and Glam Pups
$5,021 New | $735 Used
![Barbie Groom and Glam Pups](https://twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20223251237296_1.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
Is writing about Barbie: Groom and Glam Pups for my job the final word signal that I’ve made it in life? This sport is strictly what you suppose it’s: Barbie will get to groom and nurture her personal pet. Curiously, the Wii and DS variations of the sport are nowhere close to as costly because the 3DS model, and even the brand new costs for each are extremely inexpensive.
It most likely helps that, whereas THQ revealed these variations of the sport, Little Orbit dealt with the publishing of the 3DS model. Past being a smaller writer, the bodily North American launch was apparently solely out there in Canada, which helps drive its worth by means of the roof.
Even when you simply need a used copy of this sport, you’ll should spend round $735 on it. Take a deep breath earlier than I reveal what a brand new copy prices, although, as a result of it’s absolute nonsense: a brand new copy of Barbie: Groom and Glam Pups for the Nintendo 3DS prices $5,021.
In case you’re holding rating at house, I’d rank that among the many prime 10 worst sentences I’ve ever mentioned or typed in my life. At that time, if a handheld Barbie online game is making an attempt to take $5,000 from you, that may very well be grounds for authorized motion. You’re higher off simply discovering every other piece of Barbie media to spend time with, just like the ever-popular new Barbie film for instance…isn’t that alleged to be coming to Max quickly? No matter occurred to that?
Anyway, what are another uncommon or costly 3DS video games you possibly can consider? Hold forth within the feedback under!