Picross 3D
Nintendo DS · 2010
About this game
Picross 3D is a pseudo-sequel to Picross DS .
As with the original game, the player's goal is to uncover the hidden image by using the number clues as a guide.
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Unlike Picross DS , where the puzzles were flat, in this game, each puzzle is encased in a cube of a varying size and shape.
By chipping away and rotating the cube, the player can reveal the hidden picture.
The game has approximately 350 puzzles, across a variety of different themes.
Each puzzle is grouped into a particular theme, such as Beach, Sports, or Fire.
When all the puzzles are found for a theme, a medal is added to the theme to indicate that it is complete.
Nearly every puzzle has a possibility for a three star rating.
To earn all three stars, the player must: Solve the puzzle; Complete the puzzle within the time limit; Not make any mistakes.
As with Picross DS , this game features a puzzle creator.
The player can create their own puzzles and then, using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, send them onto the Internet to trade with friends, as well as receive additional ones.
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 Picross 3D 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 | New (sealed) | PAL | €18.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €20.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €62.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €18.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €20.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €62.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €23.60 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | PAL | €31.26 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | PAL | €31.79 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.89 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €26.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €61.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.17 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Picross 3D 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 Picross 3D worth?
Picross 3D for Nintendo DS is currently worth €31.26 loose, €12.02 complete in box, and €18.96 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Picross 3D rare?
Picross 3D 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 Picross 3D?
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 Picross 3D, loose is €31.26 and CIB is €12.02 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Picross 3D worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Picross 3D is currently worth €31.26 loose, versus €18.89 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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