Paint by DS
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
PAIN allows players to put a character into an urban environment to create as much chaos as possible.
Launched from a human-sized slingshot, the player's character needs to complete specific goals or inflict as much damage as possible by stringing together painful collisions, similar to Truck Dismount and Stair Dismount .
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After setting the power and rotation, the player can steer their ragdoll through the environment (a force called Ooch in the game), similar to the way post-crashes are handled in the Burnout series.
The game's environment is set in a downtown area and six different game modes are available with the initial release.
Single-player modes: Mime Toss (grab a mime in mid-air and hurl the the silent artiste through a number of panes) PAINdemonium (sandbox gameplay) Spank The Monkey (target monkeys to take them out) Multi-player modes: Bowling (up to four players bowl themselves while the other players can throw mimes, anvils, explosives or cereal in his path) Fun With Explosives (target crates strategically to cause big explosions) HORSE (launch a powerful shot to cause a maximum amount of damage, the other player has to do better) By doing well, trophies can be unlocked in the trophy room.
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 Paint by DS 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-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €9.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €9.02 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €16.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €3.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €2.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €8.66 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €2.89 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.80 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.22 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.84 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €8.63 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €3.03 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.42 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €3.20 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €7.19 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.81 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Paint by DS 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 Paint by DS worth?
Paint by DS for Nintendo DS is currently worth €9.69 loose, €5.87 complete in box, and €8.20 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Paint by DS rare?
Paint by DS 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 Paint by DS?
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 Paint by DS, loose is €9.69 and CIB is €5.87 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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