Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Nintendo DS · 2005
About this game
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is the handheld version of the third entry of the Splinter Cell series.
The basic storyline is still the same: The player takes the role of Sam Fisher who needs to save the world once again.
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This time the evil scheme is about information warfare and tries to drive America, South Korea and China into a war...
Even if the basic premise of every level is similar the actual design is different and more linear than in the console/PC version .
Also one of the seven levels is completely new.
Another big change are the controls: walking, fighting and performing acrobatic tricks use the control pad and buttons.
But for moving the camera the player has to use the touch screen - which practically means he can't do both at the same time.
He also activates his gadgets, e.g. night vision, there.
The lockpicking mini game uses the stylus.
The game also features two multiplayer modes: in Versus (seven maps) the players choose between spy and soldier - the former have to hack computers, the others have to prevent that.
In Cooperation two players solve five co-op levels in which one plays a soldier and the other a hacker.
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 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory 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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Market values by condition
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €9.28 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.24 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, 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 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory worth?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory for Nintendo DS is currently worth €13.24 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory rare?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory 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 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory?
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.
Is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory is currently worth €13.24 loose, versus €9.28 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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