Age of Empires: The Age of Kings
Nintendo DS · 2006
About this game
Based upon Ensemble Studios' Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings , this addition to the Age of Empires series shifts from its real time strategy roots to a DS exclusive turn-based strategy title, though the same goals still apply.
Using the DS touch screen, players must guide their chosen empire in a series of battle campaigns, utilizing a number of units, strategies, and hero units in battle, while also constructing a town to provide new units and upgrades.
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Five different civilizations are available: Britons, Franks, Mongols, Saracens, and the Japanese.
Each has a unique hero unit, for example Richard the Lionheart (Britons), Minamoto Yoshitsune (Japanese), Joan of Arc (Franks) or Genghis Khan (Mongols), who all provide a number of advancements during battle.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Age of Empires: The Age of Kings for Nintendo DS 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 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €48.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €48.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.61 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €7.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.21 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings 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 Age of Empires: The Age of Kings worth?
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings for Nintendo DS is currently worth €13.98 loose, €8.63 complete in box, and €23.25 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Age of Empires: The Age of Kings rare?
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings 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 Age of Empires: The Age of Kings?
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 Age of Empires: The Age of Kings, loose is €13.98 and CIB is €8.63 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Age of Empires: The Age of Kings worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Age of Empires: The Age of Kings is currently worth €13.98 loose, versus €11.39 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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