EA Playground
Nintendo DS · 2007
About this game
EA Playground features classic playground games such as Dodgeball, Paper Racers (navigating paper airplanes), Kicks (a mix of volleyball and soccer), Dart Shootout, Wall Ball (where you hit a ball against a wall, letting it bounce off faster and faster to take out opponents), SlotCar Racing, Tetherball, Freethrows (basically just basketball, trying to make as many baskets in 30 seconds), Bug Hunt and Dribbling.
By winning games the player can collect stickers and marbles, being able to trade them in for power-ups to use in the games.
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The player uses the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, requiring you to move them in certain ways such as bouncing the remote up and down for dribbling or swinging side for side for Tetherball.
It features a single-player mode as well as a Party Mode, allowing up to four different players for the Wii
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 EA Playground 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €8.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €17.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €8.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.09 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €8.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €3.72 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.32 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €9.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.08 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €1.72 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €3.70 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.07 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.59 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €9.45 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.30 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.56 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €9.41 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
EA Playground 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 EA Playground worth?
EA Playground for Nintendo DS is currently worth €7.41 loose, €4.34 complete in box, and €7.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is EA Playground rare?
EA Playground 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 EA Playground?
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 EA Playground, loose is €7.41 and CIB is €4.34 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is EA Playground worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of EA Playground is currently worth €7.41 loose, versus €7.00 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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