Castlevania
Nintendo 3DS · 1986
About this game
In Transylvania, people lived in fear of the evil Count Dracula.
The ultimate embodiment of evil, Dracula swept his dark hand over the land, making the people mere sheep for his thirst for blood.
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But when a young woman named Sonia Belmont came forth to confront him, he made a horrible mistake: he underestimated her.
Thus, the battle between Dracula and the Belmont family began.
Now, in the late 18th century, the battle still rages on...
Dracula has been resurrected by a cult of black magic to cast his shadow of fear and terror over the land once again.
But now, Dracula takes his fight to those the Belmonts are close to.
He kidnaps two girls, Annette and Maria Renard, to bring forth the latest Belmont, so that he may destroy the bloodline for good.
Richter Belmont, Annette's lover, has no choice now, but to take up the legendary Vampire Killer and follow his destiny: to battle Dracula and save Annette and Maria.
About Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS (2011) added glasses-free stereoscopic 3D and a second analog input to Nintendo's handheld line, eventually building a library that rivaled the DS in size and quality. Because the eShop for digital purchases has since closed, physical 3DS cartridges are the only way to preserve access to many titles — a dynamic that's pushing more collectors toward cartridge-based copies even for games that were originally digital-first.
Gamevaro tracks Castlevania for Nintendo 3DS 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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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €97.46 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €80.45 |
| 2026-07-11 | Sealed / New | PAL | €47.69 |
| 2026-07-11 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €37.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €83.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €39.45 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Castlevania, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.
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 Castlevania worth?
Castlevania for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €97.46 loose, and €47.69 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Castlevania rare?
Castlevania has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Castlevania?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Castlevania worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Castlevania is currently worth €97.46 loose, versus €83.11 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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