Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands
Nintendo DS · 2009
About this game
Gameplay is split into four 30-day seasons to make up a year.
Each day takes place over approximately fifteen minutes.
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Unlike its predecessor, Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness, the player is not limited to controlling the game with the touch screen.
Speaking to other characters within the game is either activated by tapping the character or pressing in the A button while facing them.
The B button can be held while directing your character to bring him or her to a run.
Although the player can now use the buttons, the old touchscreen control system is still intact.
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: Sunshine Islands 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €52.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €22.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €25.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €23.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €131.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €40.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €22.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €23.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €25.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €52.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €131.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €10.06 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €26.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €46.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €22.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €23.34 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands 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 Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands worth?
Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands for Nintendo DS is currently worth €26.50 loose, €25.44 complete in box, and €48.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands rare?
Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands 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 Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands?
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 Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands, loose is €26.50 and CIB is €25.44 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands is currently worth €26.50 loose, versus €21.92 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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