Dino Master
Nintendo DS · 2006
About this game
Dino Master is a game for the Nintendo DS system similar to a fusion of Pokémon and the arcade game Qix.
The player takes the role of "Dave the Digger", who excavates fossils from various sites while avoiding enemies.
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The fossils can then be revived into living dinosaurs and pitted against each other in Battle Mode.
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 Dino Master 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €10.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.73 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.31 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Dino Master, 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 Dino Master worth?
Dino Master for Nintendo DS is currently worth €10.53 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dino Master rare?
Dino Master 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 Dino Master?
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.
Is Dino Master worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dino Master is currently worth €10.53 loose, versus €8.31 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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