Hotel Transylvania
Nintendo DS · 2012
About this game
Based on the 2012 Sony Pictures Animation movie, Hotel Transylvania puts players as the role of Mavis (teenage daughter of Count Dracula), who must embark on a quest to save her new friend Johnny from the evil master chef Quasimodo (who plans to make him the soup de jour for Mavis' 118th birthday party).
The gameplay for both DS and 3DS versions takes a simplistic side-scrolling platform approach where players must guide Mavis throughout the hotel, defeating a myriad of monsters along the way.
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Mavis can also talk to several characters within the hotel to carry out several missions in order to reach Johnny's location.
The control pad (and Circle Pad for 3DS) for both consoles control Mavis' movement, while B allows her to jump and holding A allows her to walk.
The A button is also used to interact with the several characters and numerous objects with the hotel.
Mavis will eventually unlock special moves (such as the Trance Stare, which freezes monsters in their tracks) as the game progresses, allowing her to move further.
Both versions also contain an Extras menu, containing 10 bonus levels and several concept artworks from the film to unlock throughout the game.
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 Hotel Transylvania 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €11.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €12.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €12.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €12.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €35.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €37.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €11.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.98 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.98 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.53 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.95 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.99 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.19 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.00 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Hotel Transylvania, 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 Hotel Transylvania worth?
Hotel Transylvania for Nintendo DS is currently worth €12.70 loose, and €37.03 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Hotel Transylvania rare?
Hotel Transylvania 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 Hotel Transylvania?
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 Hotel Transylvania worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Hotel Transylvania is currently worth €12.70 loose, versus €8.49 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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