Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
You have just stumbled upon a most intriguing book, a book titled Myst.
You have no idea where it came from, who wrote it, or how old it is.
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Reading through its pages provides you with only a description of an island world.
But it's just a book, isn't it? As you reach the end of the book, you lay your hand on a page.
Suddenly your own world dissolves into blackness, replaced with the island world the pages described.
Now you're here, wherever here is, with no option but to explore.
Myst is a first-person point-and-click adventure where the player controls a character known as The Stranger.
Magically transported into the world described in the book, he needs to explore Myst Island and solve its mysteries.
The game is presented as a series of static scenes where the player acts with the environment by clicking and manipulating objects.
There are no enemies and it is not possible to die.
Through Myst Island, the game is further divided into mini-worlds set in different ages accessed through different books.
The game's interface is reduced to a single cursor for navigation and interaction.
Rather than collecting items and using them to solve puzzles, the player must gather subtly placed clues and manipulate complex mechanical devices in order to advance in the game.
The world of Myst is mostly uninhabited, and the game has very few live-action scenes with characters and dialogue.
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 Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief 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 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €0.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.57 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.64 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.97 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €8.06 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.52 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €3.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.61 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €2.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €0.95 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €2.96 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.61 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €3.86 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.52 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €0.95 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €2.97 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.58 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.64 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief, 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 Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief worth?
Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief for Nintendo DS is currently worth €8.06 loose, €8.89 complete in box, and €17.18 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief rare?
Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief 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 Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief?
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 Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief, loose is €8.06 and CIB is €8.89 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief is currently worth €8.06 loose, versus €6.97 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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