AniMates!
Nintendo DS · 2007
About this game
Animates is a 3D life simulator similar to Tamagotchi published on Nintendo DS and Windows by Lexicon Entertainment.
The game is distributed by JoWood Productions in Europe and Dreamcatcher in North America.
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Aimed at children aged 5–9, gamers can choose between 5 imaginary creatures.
You must nourish, wash, educate and amuse the creatures to keep the game going.
The fairy-like 3D world contains several attractions like swings and slides.
Next to that, there are also 5 mini-games available in the game:
Mole-o-matic: jump on the head of the moles to stun them.
Shoot the balloons: shoot with a peashooter to pop coloured balloons.
Fish-o-matic: catch fish with a fishing net.
Hopscotch: jump on the good squares to advance.
Find the Tweet-Tweet: find 4 birds hidden in the game's world.
The game uses a full 3D engine but with a traditional drawing style.
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 AniMates! 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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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €19.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €15.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €18.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €6.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €22.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €19.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €18.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.54 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.22 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.22 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €18.95 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.16 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.54 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.26 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for AniMates!, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS 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 AniMates! worth?
AniMates! for Nintendo DS is currently worth €12.00 loose, €6.97 complete in box, and €15.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is AniMates! rare?
AniMates! has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for AniMates!?
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 AniMates!, loose is €12.00 and CIB is €6.97 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is AniMates! worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of AniMates! is currently worth €12.00 loose, versus €22.79 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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