Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
Ninja Gaiden begins with a cinematic animation in which two ninjas duel to the death and one goes down.
It is then revealed that the doomed ninja is the father of Ryu Hayabusa.
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When Ryu learns of this, he embarks on a quest to find out who killed his father and why.
This quest takes him to America to find an archaeologist with whom his father was working.
From there, Ryu becomes embroiled in an evil, supernatural conspiracy involving a villain named Jaquio who has plans to use an ancient castle and some relics to unleash a terrifying evil upon the world.
Ninja Gaiden is a side scrolling game where Ryu the ninja can run, jump and slash with his ninja sword.
He can also attach to any vertical surface.
Power-ups that allow Ryu to toss fireballs and ninja stars as well as perform other feats are scattered throughout the landscape.
Ryu will battle through urban city settings, forests, jungles, snow covered castles, underground railroads and ancient castles.
A major feature in Ninja Gaiden are the cinematic scenes – sometimes fullscreen – through which the storyline unfolds.
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 Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €20.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €57.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €25.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €41.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €155.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €45.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €41.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €155.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €45.21 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword 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 Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword worth?
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword for Nintendo DS is currently worth €19.26 loose, €12.77 complete in box, and €23.39 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword rare?
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword 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 Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword?
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 Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, loose is €19.26 and CIB is €12.77 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword is currently worth €19.26 loose, versus €16.38 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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