Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Nintendo DS · 2010
About this game
Unique to the Wii, this installment of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands tells a new chapter in the adventures of the titular Prince.
This story begins with a small marketplace, where the Prince acquires a small fairy-like genie, Zhara, for a ridiculous price.
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His wishes are predictable: a kingdom of his own to prove his worth to his father, and a princess to marry.
Zhara guides the Prince to the lost kingdom of Izdihar, where it does not take long for the Prince to realize the treachery: Izdihar is in ruins, overrun by mutant vegetation, and all its inhabitants have been corrupted by a master-plant known as the Haoma.
Zhara states that the Prince will have to prove his worth in order to earn his kingdom.
In Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands , the player controls the Prince as he runs on walls, climbs, fights enemies, uses magical powers, and generally parkours his way around obstacles and traps.
He is accompanied by the genie Zhara, a fairy-like djinn that can be controlled by a second player.
Zhara helps the Prince in his adventures, offering advice, riddles and history lessons about the kingdom of Izdihar.
If controlled by a player, the genie can freeze enemies in combat, slow down traps, and do magic to help the Prince in his acrobatics.
Non-playable characters include people from the kingdom of Izdihar.
A corrupted king, his daughter Nasreen, and multiple minions that once were human but now wear masks in a useless effort to hide their mutations caused by the evil plant Haoma.
The game uses the Wii motion controls extensively in all sorts of ways.
Movement is generally achieved with the thumbstick located on the Nunchuk, with options to roll, jump, and use magical powers located on the Wiimote.
The pointing ability of the Wiimote is also used to solve puzzles, activate gameplay elements and attack enemies.
In combat, the motion-sensing abilities of the Wiimote and Nunchuk are put to use, using simple arm gestures to make the Prince do a variety of attac
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 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands 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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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €9.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €10.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | PAL | €23.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €8.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €9.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €6.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €10.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.91 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.56 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.03 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.03 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.50 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.19 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €10.21 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.23 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
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 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands worth?
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for Nintendo DS is currently worth €8.46 loose, €6.54 complete in box, and €23.81 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands rare?
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands?
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 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, loose is €8.46 and CIB is €6.54 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is currently worth €8.46 loose, versus €8.67 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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