Ping Pals
Nintendo DS · 2004
About this game
Originally conceived as a Nintendo DS launch title before Pictochat was announced as a packed-in feature of the DS, Ping Pals lets players create an avatar to send chats and doodles wirelessly with their friends.
Although only one person needs a Ping Pals cartridge to start the chat, the game uses unlockable clothing and accessories as incentive to purchase their own cartridge and chat away.
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Have no friends? Ping Pals can even simulate chat with a simple AI chatbot.
Players can purchase items from a store using coins or trade for them with other players.
Coins are earned in various ways, including receiving a daily allowance, chatting for a long time, typing special predetermined keywords, and playing minigames.
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 Ping Pals 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 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €7.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €6.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €7.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €6.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €3.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.68 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ping Pals 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 Ping Pals worth?
Ping Pals for Nintendo DS is currently worth €8.20 loose, €4.19 complete in box, and €6.82 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ping Pals rare?
Ping Pals 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 Ping Pals?
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 Ping Pals, loose is €8.20 and CIB is €4.19 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Ping Pals worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ping Pals is currently worth €8.20 loose, versus €6.50 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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