The Sims 2: Castaway
Nintendo DS · 2007
About this game
The Sims 2: Castaway is a continuation of the Sims 2 universe .
This time around the player takes control of a Sim washed ashore on a deserted island and must help him/her to survive and find a way home.
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The game has the player explore the island, collecting supplies and materials for food and shelter while exploring for clues to help them home while trying to survive the many obstacles scattered throughout the island including the forces of nature.
Exploring and finding treasures can also teach their Sims many useful skills, including fashioning better shelters and making meals that their Sim can stomach.
Players can also create their own Sim much like the other versions, customizing from the hair and skin color to height and weight.
The games are almost identical, excluding the graphics and control scheme (the Wii utilizes the Wii remote while the PSP and PS2 are almost identical).
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 Sims 2: Castaway 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 | €7.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €36.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €23.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €20.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €6.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €33.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €6.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €6.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €14.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €23.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €36.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €20.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €33.22 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.03 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €32.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.99 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Sims 2: Castaway 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 Sims 2: Castaway worth?
The Sims 2: Castaway for Nintendo DS is currently worth €14.73 loose, €6.91 complete in box, and €20.95 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Sims 2: Castaway rare?
The Sims 2: Castaway 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 Sims 2: Castaway?
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 Sims 2: Castaway, loose is €14.73 and CIB is €6.91 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Sims 2: Castaway worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Sims 2: Castaway is currently worth €14.73 loose, versus €14.03 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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