nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends
Nintendo 3DS · 2011
About this game
Nintendogs + Cats is a real-time pet simulator featuring several popular breeds of puppies and kittens.
The game allows the player to interact with a virtual pet by speaking commands into the microphone, and by simulating physical actions with the touch screen.
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The animals also respond to a familiar face by use of the system's camera, allowing your pets to respond to your presence and return.
Some tasks will include fulfilling everyday pet owner responsibilities like feeding your pets, walking your pets, and showing them affection.
There are also several toys that can be purchased for your pet that allow for all types of games like frisbee, tug of war, and fetch the ball.
There are several commands and tricks to teach your pet, which if successfully done can lead to a trophy in one of the dog competitions accessible later in the game.
Other new features found in this game over the previous Nintendo DS incarnation include the ability to take 3D pictures of your pets, and much improved network and communication features that allow you meet other virtual pets in the neighborhood.
The Golden Retriever ( Shiba in Japan) version of the game contains the following dog breeds: Golden Retriever Shiba Beagle Miniature Pinscher Dacshund Maltese Pug Great Dane Cocker Spaniel Additionally, the game includes three types of cats; Siamese, standard and long-haired cat.
The cats interact less to the player's commands, and do their own thing in comparison to the dogs' more obedient behavior.
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 nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €33.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €30.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €28.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.41 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €22.10 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €26.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €30.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €25.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €33.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €28.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €33.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €4.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €25.43 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends 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 nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends worth?
nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €22.10 loose, €7.82 complete in box, and €25.80 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends rare?
nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends 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 nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends?
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 nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends, loose is €22.10 and CIB is €7.82 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of nintendogs + cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends is currently worth €22.10 loose, versus €26.41 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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