Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles is a crime-solving game with a look that resembles that of Phoenix Wright .
In the game, the player takes control of Jake Hunter as he solves three murders that have taken place.
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The gameplay consists of searching for clues at the murder scenes and talking to witness and suspects.
During the game, the player can hit the "L" button to send Jake to a "Smoking Screen" in which Hunter explains what evidence has been collected and what suspects have been eliminated.
This is the US version of Tantei Jinguuji Saburo DS: Inishie no Kioku .
That Japanese version includes five cases from the mobile versions as well as an entirely new case.
This US release however only contains three cases and not the new one.
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 Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €25.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.43 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €16.70 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €24.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.48 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.74 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.05 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.38 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €24.26 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.74 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.05 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.11 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €24.32 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.51 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.41 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles, 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 Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles worth?
Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles for Nintendo DS is currently worth €16.70 loose, €15.25 complete in box, and €22.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles rare?
Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles 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 Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles?
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 Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles, loose is €16.70 and CIB is €15.25 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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