Brain Challenge
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
This version of Brain Challenge expands on the one created for mobile phones.
Players tackle 30 brain exercises in five different categories (Focus, Visual, Logic, Math and newly-added Memory).
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Game modes include Test, Free Training, and Kid Mode for younger players.
In Creative Mode, players perform relaxing activities like drawing.
In Stress Mode, players perform the same tests as the regular Test mode except with the addition of distracting images, flashes, and sounds.
More difficult versions of the original tests also appear in this mode.
Charts track each player's overall performance and progress.
Players can also select an A.I. coach to guide them through the various tests and assist them in setting and reaching training goals.
Up to four players can challenge each other offline or online.
The Xbox 360 version includes Avatar support.
Some of the extra modes must be downloaded in an add-on pack for the Playstation 3.
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 Brain Challenge 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 | Box Only | PAL | €1.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €10.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €2.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €12.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €2.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €10.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.54 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €9.53 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | PAL | €14.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.72 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Brain Challenge 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 Brain Challenge worth?
Brain Challenge for Nintendo DS is currently worth €9.53 loose, €4.72 complete in box, and €9.67 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Brain Challenge rare?
Brain Challenge 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 Brain Challenge?
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 Brain Challenge, loose is €9.53 and CIB is €4.72 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Brain Challenge worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Brain Challenge is currently worth €9.53 loose, versus €7.88 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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