Rio
Nintendo DS · 2011
About this game
Wario's teeth may be rotten, and he may have a bit of cold, but that hasn't stopped him from stealing a shiny new Nintendo DS from an old man.
With this new technology Wario assembles his "diverse" game designers to make use of the new system.
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Like other installments in the WarioWare/Made in Wario series , this is a collection of microgames each of which take seconds to complete.
All games are operated either by the touch screen or by blowing into the microphone, or in some cases both.
These microgames are fired at you rapidly in various modes of play, the goal being either to clear a certain amount or to continue for an indefinite period as the game increases in speed.
A good helping of retro Nintendo games make an appearance as microgames.
A toy room is available where unlockable items and longer minigames are kept.
These items include such things as a pudding one can poke and pull at, a yo-yo wind chimes that you can set a ringing with a breath across the microphone etc.
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 Rio 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.
Adding Rio to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NDS release dates back to 2011.
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €14.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €16.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €12.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €14.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €6.33 |
| 2026-07-09 | Sealed / New | PAL | €19.04 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €71.69 |
| 2026-07-09 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €16.79 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €14.23 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.27 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €12.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €14.23 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €12.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.09 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Rio, 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 Rio worth?
Rio for Nintendo DS is currently worth €71.69 loose, €6.33 complete in box, and €19.04 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Rio rare?
Rio 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 Rio?
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 Rio, loose is €71.69 and CIB is €6.33 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Rio worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Rio is currently worth €71.69 loose, versus €13.11 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
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