Hometown Story
Nintendo 3DS · 2013
About this game
The first Harvest Moon game for the PS2 takes a little deviance from all the other games in the series.
The goal this time around is to save your town from being turned into a resort next year.
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The game focuses more on relationships than making money - which is the goal in all other Harvest Moon games to date.
You still are running a farm and must succeed in the life of a farmer, but the actual gameplay rewards those who interact with the townspeople over those who just work the fields.
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 Hometown Story 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €14.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.28 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €11.34 |
| 2026-07-11 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €17.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €14.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €13.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.28 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Hometown Story 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 Hometown Story worth?
Hometown Story for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €17.41 loose, €7.72 complete in box, and €13.11 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hometown Story rare?
Hometown Story 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 Hometown Story?
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 Hometown Story, loose is €17.41 and CIB is €7.72 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Hometown Story worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Hometown Story is currently worth €17.41 loose, versus €11.37 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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