Rhythm Heaven
Nintendo DS · 2009
About this game
Get ready to feel the rhythm! Rhythm Heaven is a game based entirely around musical rhythm and timing.
The game is a collection of games based around a song, where the player must perform actions in time to the music to successfully complete the game.
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All games are based around the simple motions of tapping, sliding and flicking the stylus.
As each game varies from each other, at the start of each game, you're given a brief tutorial to get the hang of how the game you'll be playing works.
Tasks for games include (but are not limited to) flicking to construct machinery, releasing the stylus at the right time to belt out a loud note, sliding to rub a lizard's tail in time to a mating dance beat, tapping to gulp down dumplings, tapping and flicking to harvest vegetables and get rid of moles, and more.
After every four games, a special "remix" game appears, which combines the previous games into a hectic mix, where you never know what will be up next.
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 Rhythm Heaven 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 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €73.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €11.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €34.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €25.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €102.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €19.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €56.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €69.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €86.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €25.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €101.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €63.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €27.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €11.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €56.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €19.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €48.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €85.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €69.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €100.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €12.27 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Rhythm Heaven 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 Rhythm Heaven worth?
Rhythm Heaven for Nintendo DS is currently worth €85.74 loose, €27.33 complete in box, and €51.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Rhythm Heaven rare?
Rhythm Heaven 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 Rhythm Heaven?
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 Rhythm Heaven, loose is €85.74 and CIB is €27.33 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Rhythm Heaven worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Rhythm Heaven is currently worth €85.74 loose, versus €63.24 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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