The Idolm@ster 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 Idolm@ster 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 Idolm@ster 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.
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €78.86 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Idolm@ster Dearly Stars, 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 The Idolm@ster Dearly Stars worth?
The Idolm@ster Dearly Stars for Nintendo DS is currently worth €78.86 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Idolm@ster Dearly Stars rare?
The Idolm@ster Dearly Stars 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 The Idolm@ster 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. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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