![Band Hero [Not for Resale]](https://images.igdb.com/igdb/image/upload/t_cover_big/co8vv0.jpg)
Band Hero [Not for Resale]
Nintendo DS · 2012
About this game
Band Hero is a karaoke/rhythm based game, similar to the Guitar Hero games , but directed at the pop loving teenage crowd, as well as a more group based party game (unlike with guitar hero, full band instruments are included from the beginning of the series).
The instruments are the same as in the more recent GH games.
↓ Read more
You have the microphone for vocals, guitars for either lead or bass guitar and the drum kits for drumming along.
Accordingly, each instrument has its own 'career' path in game.
If you are doing the vocals for your band, you have to sing along in time to the music, matching the pitch as closely as possible.
Lead and bass guitar is played by holding down the fret buttons and strumming as the appropriate fret icons cross the strike line on screen.
Drums are done similar to the guitars, hitting the correct drum pad's/cymbals at the correct time.
The better you do, the more points you score, however if you make too many mistakes, you will fail the song.
You can either play alone on any of the instrument careers, or you can play with up to three friends on one console or online to compete with other players and bands from across the world.
Songs featured include Duran Duran's Rio , Don McLean's American Pie , Evanescence's Bring Me To Life and Queen's Crazy Little Thing Called Love .
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 Band Hero [Not for Resale] 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.
Adding Band Hero [Not for Resale] to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NDS release dates back to 2012.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.23 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €34.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.87 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.87 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.93 |
| 2026-06-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.93 |
| 2026-06-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.99 |
| 2026-06-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.99 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.76 |
| 2026-06-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.76 |
| 2026-06-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.76 |
| 2026-06-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.82 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.66 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Band Hero [Not for Resale] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Condition matters a lot for collector value: loose (cartridge/disc only), complete-in-box (CIB, with original packaging and manual) and factory-sealed copies are tracked separately because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Band Hero [Not for Resale] worth?
Band Hero [Not for Resale] for Nintendo DS is currently worth €34.61 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Band Hero [Not for Resale] rare?
Band Hero [Not for Resale] 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 Band Hero [Not for Resale]?
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.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
More Nintendo DS games
