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Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale]
Nintendo DS · 2012
About this game
When Professor Layton and his assistant, Luke, receive a letter from the Professor's mentor, Dr.
Andrew Schrader, Layton feels uneasy.
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The letter mentions that Schrader has acquired an elusive artifact called the Elysian Box - legend has it that anyone who tries to open it dies.
The pair rush to Schrader's apartment, but it is too late - the box appears to have claimed another victim, and yet is missing.
The only clue is a ticket for the luxurious Molentary Express, found in the apartment.
Will Layton and Luke be able to solve this latest mystery? Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box is the sequel to Professor Layton and the Curious Village , taking place directly after the events of the first game.
Players take the role of the titular professor and his assistant Luke as they explore the Molentary Express for clues to the mystery of the Elysian Box.
By talking to people and examining the environment, players discover puzzles, which when solved progress the story further.
As with the first game, puzzle can range from logic problems, to riddles, to simple calculation.
If stuck, players can spend 'Hint Coins' that they can find throughout the game - but there are a finite amount available, so they should only be used when needed.
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 Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale] 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-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.57 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.57 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.60 |
| 2026-06-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.60 |
| 2026-06-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.65 |
| 2026-06-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.65 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.52 |
| 2026-06-06 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.52 |
| 2026-06-05 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.52 |
| 2026-06-04 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.55 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.47 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale] has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Condition matters a lot for collector value: loose (cartridge/disc only), complete-in-box (CIB, with original packaging and manual) and factory-sealed copies are tracked separately because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale] worth?
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale] for Nintendo DS is currently worth €10.51 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale] rare?
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale] 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 Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box [Not for Resale]?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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