Nodame Cantabile
Nintendo DS · 2007
About this game
Based on the manga and anime of the same name, Nodame Cantabile follows the odd couple of Shinichi Chiaki and Megumi Noda.
Both are students at the prestigious Momogaoka College of Music; Shinichi is a studious and strict conductor while Megumi is a pianist known for her loose and inventive playing style.
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While the original manga focuses on the development of their relationship, this game adaptation is more of a slice-of-life story taking place partway through the original story.
The main game mode is a rhythm game in which players control Shinichi and conduct classical music performances.
Large notes flow towards the left from the right side of the touchscreen, and lines of notes fly down from the top of the screen; players need to tap the large notes as lines of notes reach them.
In addition to large notes, there are also streams of notes; with these, players need to hold the stylus down while following the shape of the stream as it moves over the screen.
In addition to the main game mode, there are also a variety of short minigames featuring various characters from the manga.
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 Nodame Cantabile 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €18.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €20.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €38.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €18.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €20.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.36 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €18.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €19.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.29 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.12 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.69 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.31 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €18.04 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €19.85 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.29 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.27 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.08 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €17.97 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €1.93 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Nodame Cantabile 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 Nodame Cantabile worth?
Nodame Cantabile for Nintendo DS is currently worth €10.74 loose, €9.27 complete in box, and €18.37 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Nodame Cantabile rare?
Nodame Cantabile 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 Nodame Cantabile?
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 Nodame Cantabile, loose is €10.74 and CIB is €9.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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