The Golden Compass
Nintendo DS · 2007
About this game
The Golden Compass is an adaptation of the 2007 movie of the same, which in turn is based on the novel Northern Lights , the first in the His Dark Materials trilogy by British novelist Philip Pullman .
The game is set in a fantastical parallel universe where the soul of person resides out of the body and lives in the form of animals known as dæmons.
↓ Read more
The main character is Lyra Belacqua.
Her best friend Roger is kidnapped by evil Gobblers and her uncle Lord Asriel is imprisoned when he discovers evidence that proves the existence of Dust particles, much to the dismay of the Magisterial representatives who rule the world as a dogmatic theocracy and do not allow people to contradict their doctrine.
Lyra has to leave the safe haven that is Jordan College in Oxford to right the situation.
In typical 3rd-person action gameplay, Lyra needs to navigate the different environments.
She excels at moving around with acrobatic actions and when enemies appear she relies on her wit, hiding behind objects or searching an escape route.
When she is spotted, she can use one of the four collectibles to escape from a tricky situation.
Health is represented as "courage" and a large extent of courage helps solving the puzzles.
She can also play a Deception mini-game to outwit characters and gain additional courage.
Two other characters provide assistance her during her quest.
The first is Pan, Lyra's dæmon and the manifestation of her spirit.
Pan can transform into up to four different forms, gradually discovered during the quest.
The basic Ermine form allows Pan to chew through ropes and reveals the areas where Lyra needs to solve puzzles or move around.
The Sloth form introduces swinging to grab hold of branches or reach areas hard to access.
The third form, Hawk, lets Lyra glide from great heights.
She can also send out Pan in this form to retrieve objects at difficult locations.
The final Wildcat form has Lyra slide down from special surfaces, climb nets and it provides a dash move to
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 The Golden Compass 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 The Golden Compass 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 2007.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €2.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €0.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €6.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €7.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €10.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €3.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €9.16 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €9.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €12.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €10.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €6.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €4.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €4.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €7.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €6.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €9.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €6.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €2.87 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Golden Compass 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 The Golden Compass worth?
The Golden Compass for Nintendo DS is currently worth €6.34 loose, €3.73 complete in box, and €9.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Golden Compass rare?
The Golden Compass 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 The Golden Compass?
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 The Golden Compass, loose is €6.34 and CIB is €3.73 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Golden Compass worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Golden Compass is currently worth €6.34 loose, versus €6.48 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
More Nintendo DS games
