Dragon Quest VIII
Nintendo 3DS · 2015
About this game
The mobile version of the original Dragon Quest role-playing game is the first standalone release of the game since the original version.
It is based around the graphical style of the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest III and features a more streamlined menu interface and changes to experience points and gold received from monsters to make the game more accessible.
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 Dragon Quest VIII 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.
Adding Dragon Quest VIII to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This 3DS release dates back to 2015.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €37.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €55.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €65.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €72.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €22.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €37.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €197.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €22.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €84.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €72.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €55.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €65.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €22.42 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €35.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €64.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €71.04 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €56.71 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €22.33 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €40.89 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €13.96 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €64.32 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €70.76 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €55.82 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €13.06 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €64.07 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €70.48 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €20.90 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dragon Quest VIII 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 Dragon Quest VIII worth?
Dragon Quest VIII for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €84.17 loose, €55.57 complete in box, and €65.50 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dragon Quest VIII rare?
Dragon Quest VIII 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 Dragon Quest VIII?
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 Dragon Quest VIII, loose is €84.17 and CIB is €55.57 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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