Bust-a-Move DS
Nintendo DS · 2005
About this game
Bust-a-Move lands on the Nintendo DS in this handheld entry.
As Bub & Bob from the original Bubble Bobble arcade game, your goal is to clear the top screen of bubbles by throwing your coloured bubble into the pack creating a group of 3 or more, which causes them to disappear.
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This edition allows you to throw the bubbles with the touchscreen and offers over 250 puzzles to play and more to unlock.
It also offers multiplayer for up to 5 players over multi card or single card DS Download play.
This game is not to be confused with the Japanese only Puzzle Bobble DS , which does not offer the touchscreen controls, was created by a different development studio and includes different levels.
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 Bust-a-Move DS 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 Bust-a-Move DS 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 2005.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €14.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €14.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €25.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.48 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €19.47 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €10.03 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €16.06 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | PAL | €21.17 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | PAL | €35.65 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.15 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €13.15 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €19.47 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Bust-a-Move DS 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 Bust-a-Move DS worth?
Bust-a-Move DS for Nintendo DS is currently worth €16.06 loose, €3.91 complete in box, and €23.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bust-a-Move DS rare?
Bust-a-Move DS 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 Bust-a-Move DS?
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 Bust-a-Move DS, loose is €16.06 and CIB is €3.91 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Bust-a-Move DS worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Bust-a-Move DS is currently worth €16.06 loose, versus €10.03 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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