The Tale of Despereaux
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
Based on the movie of the same name, The Tale of Despereaux stars Despereaux, the mouse with the big ears, who is not afraid of anything.
When the human Princess Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux goes to the rescue.
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Gameplay is the standard 3rd-person platforming and combat, with a focus on mouse-like agility.
You can buy extra combat moves from the swash-buckling Caravaggio using cheese pieces or shiny buttons you find.
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 Tale of Despereaux 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 | €1.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €8.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €7.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €8.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €15.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €5.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €6.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €12.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €4.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Tale of Despereaux 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 Tale of Despereaux worth?
The Tale of Despereaux for Nintendo DS is currently worth €8.51 loose, €5.53 complete in box, and €7.30 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Tale of Despereaux rare?
The Tale of Despereaux 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 Tale of Despereaux?
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 Tale of Despereaux, loose is €8.51 and CIB is €5.53 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Tale of Despereaux worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Tale of Despereaux is currently worth €8.51 loose, versus €7.05 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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