Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness is the fourth installment of the Harvest Moon series on the DS.
This version has the player take control of either two main characters, Mark or Chelsea, who are shipwrecked on an island that was once inhabited, but has since been deserted.
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Along with fellow survivors of the shipwreck, the player must bring life back to the island by building a farm and encouraging people from outside to move to the island.
The gameplay consists of using either the stylus pen or the d-pad and face buttons to equip tools and items.
Players can raise livestock such as cows, chickens, sheep among others.
A dog and a horse can be unlocked later in the game by completing certain achievements and can be used for special purposes: the dog is used to protect livestock while the horse is used for transportation and used for farm work.
Once the player gets their farm up and running more people will start to arrive to the island, setting up shops where the player can purchase more items and equipment as well as meet new friends.
Players can also marry from six different bachelors or bachelorettes once the game is half-way complete, allowing new items and objectives to be unlocked.
There is also Wi-Fi capabilities where players can have their game ranked on a worldwide leaderboard as well as chat with fellow gamers through the DS' microphone.
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 Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €16.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €25.43 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.27 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €19.21 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.43 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness, 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 Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness worth?
Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness for Nintendo DS is currently worth €19.21 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness rare?
Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness 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 Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness?
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 Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness is currently worth €19.21 loose, versus €17.27 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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