Time Hollow
Nintendo DS · 2008
About this game
Time Hollow is an interactive novel in the vein of games like Phoenix Wright where the player talks to characters and examine areas to find clues and items to help them in their quest.
The story takes place with the player taking control of a young man by the name of Ethan Kairos, who discovers that his family has mysteriously disappeared and sets off to find them.
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He then comes across a strange looking hollow pen and acquires it where he learns its unique and magical property: the ability to open portals to the past.
Using this pen, the player will take Ethan to the past in search of clues for his family and hopefully prevent the awful tragedy.
The gameplay mostly consists of exploring areas, searching for clues and items and encountering a plethora of different characters that can be talked to.
Using these items and conversations with the various characters, the player must solve puzzles throughout the stages while using the stylus pen to draw portals to link the past and present and travel between the time rift.
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 Time Hollow 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 | €6.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €63.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €34.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €109.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €70.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €20.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €52.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €99.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €99.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €63.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €24.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €34.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €15.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €42.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €109.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €70.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €52.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €53.07 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €35.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €62.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.70 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €33.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.03 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Time Hollow 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 Time Hollow worth?
Time Hollow for Nintendo DS is currently worth €42.34 loose, €52.54 complete in box, and €99.71 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Time Hollow rare?
Time Hollow 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 Time Hollow?
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 Time Hollow, loose is €42.34 and CIB is €52.54 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Time Hollow worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Time Hollow is currently worth €42.34 loose, versus €35.65 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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