Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet
Nintendo GameCube · 2005
About this game
Dora and her trusty monkey companion Boots are star gazing when much to their surprise a space ship lands near them.
Aliens from the purple planet hop out to say hello but at that very moment the ship falls apart - Dora takes it upon herself to help the aliens return home by collecting enough gems to power their spaceship for a return flight.
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The player controls Dora while she searches for gems throughout the game.
The gem collecting is broken up by basic button timing puzzles and interruptions from Swiper.
After collecting enough gems the player blasts off into space to collect gems in a space minigame followed more planets and levels.
The voice acting for Dora is done by the original voice actress Kathleen Herles.
About Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo's GameCube (2001) used a compact optical disc format and was the company's first console with online capability, though it never matched the PS2's commercial success. GameCube discs are comparatively durable, making complete-in-box collecting approachable, while a handful of Japan-only and limited-release titles (some tied to promotions) are the platform's genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet for Nintendo GameCube with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €20.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.17 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €22.98 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.46 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.31 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.30 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €22.94 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €20.86 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.16 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.66 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.46 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.30 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €22.93 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €20.85 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €77.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €85.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €11.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €20.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €22.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €27.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.73 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet worth?
Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €11.12 loose, €27.87 complete in box, and €77.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet rare?
Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet, loose is €11.12 and CIB is €27.87 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet is currently worth €11.12 loose, versus €9.00 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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