The Idolmaster Dearly Stars
Nintendo DS · 2009
About this game
The Idolmaster: Dearly Stars is a Japanese life simulation video game.
The game is a spin-off of The Idolmaster series and its timeline coincides before the events in The Idolmaster 2.
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The gameplay in Dearly Stars is similar to previous games in the series, but with new elements and differences to the minigames.
The gameplay was adjusted to allow the player the option to quickly play through the game's story, but head director also wanted to add in gameplay elements that would add another layer of challenge.
The story is told from the perspective of three prospective pop idols introduced in Dearly Stars as they enter the talent agency 876 Production, and deals with their training on their way to stardom.
The player has access to the three idols' different scenarios when playing, and each one involves a branching plot line.
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 Idolmaster Dearly Stars 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 Idolmaster Dearly Stars 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 2009.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €18.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €37.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €41.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €37.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €18.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €17.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €41.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.53 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-J | €79.82 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €37.09 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €18.33 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.33 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €40.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.58 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €40.64 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €36.94 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.56 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €18.26 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.30 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.54 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.68 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €18.18 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €36.80 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €40.48 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Idolmaster Dearly Stars 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 Idolmaster Dearly Stars worth?
The Idolmaster Dearly Stars for Nintendo DS is currently worth €79.82 loose, €18.95 complete in box, and €37.62 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Idolmaster Dearly Stars rare?
The Idolmaster Dearly Stars 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 Idolmaster Dearly Stars?
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 Idolmaster Dearly Stars, loose is €79.82 and CIB is €18.95 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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