The Settlers
Nintendo DS · 2007
About this game
The Settlers is a port of The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici for the Nintendo DS.
The premise of the game is set to ancient Rome, with you taking control of the Romans in the main campaign, or additionally the Vikings, Nubian and Asian empires in Free Play mode.
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The game works very differently from most general strategy games.
Your goal is to reach the gateway at the end of each map, usually hidden amidst the enemy lines.
You must build military buildings to expand your borders that you can reach the resources that are initially out of your reach.
Eventually reaching the gateway to proceed onto the next level.
Your city needs roads to optimize the trade routes and allow different buildings to get the resources they need for production.
The game is highly based on gathering resources and optimizing the roads to provide maximal resource gathering.
In example, you need a woodcutter to provide a sawmill with logs in order for the builders to build new structures and harbors to build ships for your expeditions.
The game is almost a 1:1 recreation of the original Settlers II game, but it adds few new things to the game such as new music and new GUI to support the stylus.
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 Settlers 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 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €15.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €11.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €17.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €15.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €5.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €11.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €17.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.43 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €15.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €4.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Settlers 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 Settlers worth?
The Settlers for Nintendo DS is currently worth €9.99 loose, €5.53 complete in box, and €10.50 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Settlers rare?
The Settlers 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 Settlers?
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 Settlers, loose is €9.99 and CIB is €5.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Settlers worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Settlers is currently worth €9.99 loose, versus €9.24 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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