NFC Reader
Nintendo 3DS · 2015
About this game
This bundled version of Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer comes in a cardboard box and includes: Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (3DS Game) Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer 1 Amiibo Card The Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer is used for getting additional content in your game AND save certain game data to the amiibo figure.
One amiibo can only hold save data for one game at a time.
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The Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer is required to use amiibo cards with Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems.
The New Nintendo 3DS system doesn't require the use of the NFC Reader/Writer Pack, since it has a built-in NFC Reader.
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 NFC Reader 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 NFC Reader 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-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €60.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €54.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.36 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-U | €43.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €59.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €54.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €55.52 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €61.07 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.18 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.97 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €61.07 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €55.52 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.03 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €55.65 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.22 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €61.22 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.55 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NFC Reader 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 NFC Reader worth?
NFC Reader for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €43.24 loose, €31.64 complete in box, and €54.56 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NFC Reader rare?
NFC Reader 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 NFC Reader?
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 NFC Reader, loose is €43.24 and CIB is €31.64 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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