Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
Rallen and Jeena may have managed to stop the Krawl invasion of the Nanairo Star System and forced them to retreat... but a new evil power has emerged and is leading a new assault on the galaxy.
Unfortunately, the enemy made sure to make it more difficult this time by destroying all of Rallen's fossils and Spectrobes.
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Once again, it's up to Rallen and Jeena to excavate and train Spectrobes in order to defeat the Krawl menace threatening the star system.
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals plays much like its predecessor with exploration, excavating fossils and battling as the central theme.
But the game has been equipped with a 3D camera this time, making exploring a 360 degree experience.
The gameplay mechanics have stayed more or less intact since the previous game.
The player will excavate various minerals and fossils using the stylus and the microphone and a plethora of different digging tools.
Battles play out in real time, either with Rallen on the field, or in a separate battle screen with the Spectrobes.
New to this game are "Badges", which act as a form of achievements.
Fulfilling certain criteria in the game will unlock them, such as defeating a certain number of enemies or unlocking all of the hidden mini-games.
Via WiFi and on a dedicated website players can battle against each other or exchange Spectrobes and items.
It is also possible to trade Spectrobes between this game and the original game.
Items and Spectrobes can also be added to the game using game cards with holes through which the touch-screen must be touched in a specific order.
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 Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals 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 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €4.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €18.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €27.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €16.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €18.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €16.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €12.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €15.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €10.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €41.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €27.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €24.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €51.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €4.15 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.83 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals 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 Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals worth?
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals for Nintendo DS is currently worth €12.70 loose, €10.30 complete in box, and €16.64 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals rare?
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals 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 Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals?
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 Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals, loose is €12.70 and CIB is €10.30 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals is currently worth €12.70 loose, versus €11.83 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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