Arctic Tale
Nintendo DS · 2007
About this game
The Wii version of Arctic Tale offers similar gameplay to the handheld versions, but in full 3D.
The player controls a cub who can freely explore the Arctic environment.
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While moving around, different challenges can be played, marked by Bear Markers.
Performing well has the bear advance to a new stage of life and lets him discover new lands.
Each challenge can be played three times in more difficult stages (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
On the main screen, the HUD consists of hearts (life), silver paws (pick-ups) and golden paws (pick-ups).
Collecting silver paws makes new playable animals available, such as the Arctic fox (10 paws), adult bear (20 paws), orca (30 paws) and walrus (40 paws).
The different challenges (mini-games) include:* Ice slide: race down an ice track collecting silver paw prints.
Scavenge: collect leftover meals from adult polar bears without waking them.
Shuffle: slide to the center of a ring to score.
Food fight: timed button-mashing for food Ice flow rodeo: steer a piece of broken ice through currents.
Catch-a-seal: pounce patiently on seals when they appear.
Orca race: underwater race through tunnels and caverns.
Ice sheet: find a safe way across frozen water without breaking the ice.
Clam scavenge: catch clams in underwater caverns before time runs out.
Walrus chase: underwater chase for a walrus Walrus hunt: underwater exploration to catch walruses.
Making sweet music: have the walrus dance by performing gestures in a timely fashion.
Four games can be played in multiplayer: Catch-a-seal, Making sweet music, Food fight, and balance fight.
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 Arctic Tale 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 | Graded New | PAL | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €6.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €7.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €6.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €7.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €6.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €7.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.48 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Arctic Tale, 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 Arctic Tale worth?
Arctic Tale for Nintendo DS is currently worth €7.36 loose, €3.53 complete in box, and €7.00 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Arctic Tale rare?
Arctic Tale 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 Arctic Tale?
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 Arctic Tale, loose is €7.36 and CIB is €3.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Arctic Tale worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Arctic Tale is currently worth €7.36 loose, versus €5.32 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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