Dig Dug: Digging Strike
Nintendo DS · 2005
About this game
Dig Dug: Digging Strike , utilizes the original Dig Dug game and its predecessor, Dig Dug II , placing both elements in the game with the dual-screen technology, placing the original Dig Dug on the bottom screen and the overhead view of Dig Dug II on the top screen.
The goal of the game is to collect weapons and power-ups, defeating enemies and destroying huge enemy bosses.
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Players dig through the ground to pick up power-ups, but also must stop the bosses from acquiring them as well, as they collect power-ups, they "evolve" into a more dangerous and powerful form.
To do this the players must take food and enemies underground to keep them away from the boss.
The player can not only use the drill as a weapon, but also pick up magnets, boxing gloves and bombs among other items to defeated opponents while avoiding obstacles like lava, falling rocks and quicksand.
Players can also unlock special levels and items by collecting items called "Fossil Fragments".
There are also 15 stages with over 80 areas to explore.
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 Dig Dug: Digging Strike 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €67.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €61.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €12.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €10.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €32.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €62.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €4.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €56.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €86.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €42.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €4.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €56.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €62.53 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dig Dug: Digging Strike 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 Dig Dug: Digging Strike worth?
Dig Dug: Digging Strike for Nintendo DS is currently worth €42.87 loose, €32.03 complete in box, and €61.24 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dig Dug: Digging Strike rare?
Dig Dug: Digging Strike 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 Dig Dug: Digging Strike?
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 Dig Dug: Digging Strike, loose is €42.87 and CIB is €32.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dig Dug: Digging Strike worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dig Dug: Digging Strike is currently worth €42.87 loose, versus €28.17 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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