Bolt
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
Bolt is based on the animated movie of the same name.
It stars the dog Bolt, who plays a dog with superpowers on a TV show, and his owner Penny.
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However, this game does not follow the story of the movie (Bolt starting to believe his superpowers are real), but instead completely takes place within the fictional TV series.
The plot is about rescuing Penny's father who was kidnapped by the evil Dr.
While playing through the 25 missions, the player regularly switches between controlling Bolt or Penny.
Bolt's sections are focused on melee combat, using both superpowers (limited by an energy bar) and regular attacks while fighting against multiple enemies at once.
Penny's missions are divided between platforming and stealth segments.
During the linear platform levels, Penny jumps over gaps and uses her Wheelbar (a pole with wheels on both ends which is used to attach to certain ledges).
When stuck, the player can activate Penny's enhanced vision which shows where the Wheelbar needs to be used.
During stealth, the goal is to reach certain points unseen.
Guards can either be taken out instantly with a stealth attack from behind (the enhanced vision helps by showing the guards' cone of sight) or, if Penny is caught, by solving a quick-time event.
Sometimes Penny also has to hack computers in a minigame (which can also be played at any time from the main menu).
There, she pilots a probe and shoots at other drones, in a standard twin-stick shooter fashion.
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 Bolt 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 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €6.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €31.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.32 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.77 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.77 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.14 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €6.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.83 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.15 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.58 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €9.49 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.83 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.28 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Bolt, 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 Bolt worth?
Bolt for Nintendo DS is currently worth €26.43 loose, €6.52 complete in box, and €31.76 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bolt rare?
Bolt 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 Bolt?
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 Bolt, loose is €26.43 and CIB is €6.52 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Bolt worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Bolt is currently worth €26.43 loose, versus €8.77 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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