Professor Layton and the Last Specter
Nintendo DS · 2011
About this game
Three years before the events in the first game , Professor Layton receives a letter from his old schoolmate Clark Triton.
It states that “a mysterious giant shrouded in fog has been laying waste to our houses.” The professor heads to the town of Misthallery to investigate, and is joined by Emmy, his new assistant.
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What is the meaning of all the destruction, and is it related to the village’s folklore legend of a “specter”? The unfolding story details how Professor Layton and his apprentice, Luke, met.
Professor Layton and the Last Specter follows the structure that has become a staple for the series, in which the player is presented with a succession of puzzles scattered throughout the game world to solve with logic using the touchscreen, with bonus puzzles made available to download on a weekly basis.
In the Japanese and North American releases, the game also includes Professor Layton's London Life , a bonus role-playing game wherein the player’s character lives in Little London with Professor Layton and a number of characters from the series.
Players can customize their character with special clothing and collect items and furniture.
Some of these help the player’s character to enter certain areas of the city or perform tasks that help out the townspeople.
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 Last Specter 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €59.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €8.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €13.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €54.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €8.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €151.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €19.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €26.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €3.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €26.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €151.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €38.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €60.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.85 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Professor Layton and the Last Specter 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 Professor Layton and the Last Specter worth?
Professor Layton and the Last Specter for Nintendo DS is currently worth €42.34 loose, €31.05 complete in box, and €54.17 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Professor Layton and the Last Specter rare?
Professor Layton and the Last Specter 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 Last Specter?
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 Professor Layton and the Last Specter, loose is €42.34 and CIB is €31.05 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Professor Layton and the Last Specter worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Professor Layton and the Last Specter is currently worth €42.34 loose, versus €38.14 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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