SimCity DS
Nintendo DS · 2007
About this game
SimCity DS brings the classic series to the handheld consoles.
As the Mayor placed in charge of running their own city, players use the touchscreen to build up and run their town, providing commercial, residential and industrial zones, protection against crime and fire, entertainment areas and even airports, highways and railways for the SimCitizens to travel.
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Players also have to contend with natural (and unnatural) disasters, the pressures of an ever-expanding city, and of course, public opinion, which can make a job very difficult if things get out of control.
New to this version is the inclusion of wireless communication with other Mayors via a Post Office.
Players can send letters to each other, giving a short summary of the state of their city.
When players send letters to each other, they earn special monuments for their cities.
Additionally, when disaster strikes, the Mayor can take a more hands-on approach in directly rescuing their SimCitizens.
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 SimCity DS 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €9.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €21.92 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for SimCity DS, 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 SimCity DS worth?
SimCity DS for Nintendo DS is currently worth €8.51 loose, €9.20 complete in box, and €21.92 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is SimCity DS rare?
SimCity DS 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 SimCity DS?
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 SimCity DS, loose is €8.51 and CIB is €9.20 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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