James Noir's Hollywood Crimes
Nintendo 3DS · 2011
About this game
James Noir's Hollywood Crimes is a puzzle adventure game.
Set in the sixties of last century, players audition for a role of contestant on a cheesy TV show.
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During the rounds of this show, called The Incredible Puzzle Masters, players have to reach a certain score by solving various puzzles.
In between rounds, they help an old friend who is now with the FBI solve a murder case.
The serial killer targets previous winners of the show and leaves clues in the form of puzzles.
During each round of the show there are twelve puzzles to choose from in several point brackets.
By carefully choosing, you can make sure to not only beat the minimum score to get to the next round, but also get a higher score than your competitor.
Doing so means getting more 'fan letters' containing additional puzzles and hints for the killer's puzzles.
There are several in-game features to assist the player, such as a semi-transparent sheet overlaying the puzzle that you can write or draw on with the stylus, a hint system and the possibility to restart a puzzle or back out of it without penalty.
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 James Noir's Hollywood Crimes 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 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €12.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €10.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €13.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €12.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €12.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €15.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €13.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €10.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.57 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €9.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €10.90 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
James Noir's Hollywood Crimes 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 James Noir's Hollywood Crimes worth?
James Noir's Hollywood Crimes for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €9.40 loose, €3.84 complete in box, and €9.39 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is James Noir's Hollywood Crimes rare?
James Noir's Hollywood Crimes 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 James Noir's Hollywood Crimes?
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 James Noir's Hollywood Crimes, loose is €9.40 and CIB is €3.84 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is James Noir's Hollywood Crimes worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of James Noir's Hollywood Crimes is currently worth €9.40 loose, versus €8.71 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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