The Legend of Kage (1986)
Nintendo 3DS · 1986
About this game
You play Kage, a skillful ninja in search of rescuing Princess Kiri from the hands of the warlord Yoshi.
Armed only with a sword and 'star knives', you must fight your way through countless henchmen and the occasional boss to complete your task.
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Levels include the forest, moat, inside and outside of the castle.
These levels repeat as the seasons change.
The gameplay is side scrolling.
Kage's moves include the ability jump extremely high in the air, grab and climb trees, block and attack with his sword, and throw shuriken.
The game can be challenging at times though because the player dies in one hit. 2-players are supported, but must take turns.
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 The Legend of Kage (1986) 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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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €17.73 |
| 2026-07-11 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €22.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €23.03 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Legend of Kage (1986), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.
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 The Legend of Kage (1986) worth?
The Legend of Kage (1986) for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €17.73 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Legend of Kage (1986) rare?
The Legend of Kage (1986) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Legend of Kage (1986)?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is The Legend of Kage (1986) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Legend of Kage (1986) is currently worth €17.73 loose, versus €23.03 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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