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Mario Kart DS

Nintendo DS · 2005 · Racing

MASS MARKETLEGACY FRANCHISE ENTRY
CURRENT VALUE
REGIONNEWUSEDCEV
UK / PALAnalysed 5 Nov 2026£47£14£35
Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)Price guide, 9 Nov 2026£21£9—
North America (NTSC-U)Price guide, 9 Nov 2026£50£15—
VAULT SCORE28SUB-ALPHA
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About Mario Kart DS

How much is Mario Kart DS worth on Nintendo DS? This price guide tracks new and used prices for this 2005 Racing release, with recent price trends. In UK / PAL it currently values around £47 new and £14 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 28 (SUB-ALPHA tier). New value is down 27% over the past 6 months. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £21.

Mario Kart DS is a mass-market Nintendo franchise entry with millions of copies distributed across multiple regions and platforms. The title remains widely available in sealed condition at standard market rates, reflecting consistent supply and low collector scarcity pressure. While culturally significant as a landmark DS title, its mainstream accessibility and multi-platform presence (DS and Wii U) dilute any collector-identity distinction. The cartridge format ensures robust playability and longevity, but collector demand remains oriented toward novelty and nostalgia rather than preservation urgency. This is a foundational gaming title, not a collector's pursuit.

Mario Kart DS price guide — value by region

Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)
NEW£21
USED£9
CEV—
North America (NTSC-U)
NEW£50
USED£15
CEV—
UK / PALSHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£47
USED£14
CEV£35
VAULT SCORE 28 SUB-ALPHA
DEMAND Established · MOVEMENT Stable · STABILITY Stable

Collector context, not financial advice. Prices reflect recent eBay and PriceCharting data.

Mario Kart DS — frequently asked questions

How much is Mario Kart DS worth on Nintendo DS?
Mario Kart DS on Nintendo DS currently values around £47 new and £14 used in UK / PAL, with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £35. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Mario Kart DS rare or collectible?
Mario Kart DS has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 28 (SUB-ALPHA tier) — a 0–100 rating of its collector demand and desirability based on live market data.
What is the difference between the new and used price of Mario Kart DS?
A new copy of Mario Kart DS trades around £47, while a used complete copy is about £14, a premium of roughly £33 for new.
Are import copies of Mario Kart DS cheaper?
Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £21, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK / PAL, North America (NTSC-U) and Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) copies separately.

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