Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition]

Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition]

Nintendo Switch · 2024

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About this game

Dave the Diver is a single-player action and management simulation game.

The story follows Dave, an easygoing diver who becomes involved in an unusual business venture at a mysterious location known as the Blue Hole.

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By day, Dave explores its shifting underwater ecosystem, searching for fish, artifacts, and resources.

By night, he helps run a sushi restaurant that depends on his daily catches, tying his role as diver and provider together into one ongoing routine.

Gameplay alternates between two main activities: underwater exploration and restaurant management.

During the day, players guide Dave through procedurally changing underwater zones filled with varied marine life and hazards.

Oxygen serves as the primary limit on how long each dive lasts, with air tanks functioning as both life support and a health system.

Weapons such as harpoons and firearms are used to hunt fish, while careful resource management is required to gather materials and still return safely to the surface.

Combat against aggressive sea creatures and bosses emphasizes timing and positioning.

Weapons and gear can be upgraded by investing resources found during dives, including crafting parts that enhance performance.

Oxygen depletion or sustaining too much damage ends a dive, with only part of the collected loot retained.

Exploration is further shaped by environmental hazards such as strong currents, deep-sea predators, and limited visibility.

At night, the focus shifts to running a sushi restaurant.

The fish Dave catches are prepared and served to customers, with menu planning and inventory management directly affecting profits.

Players must balance hiring and training staff, upgrading facilities, and efficiently serving customers during timed sequences.

Restaurant operations provide the funds necessary to expand diving gear, creating a loop between underwater risk-taking and nightly business management.

Restaurant management gradually scales up, with new recipes, ingredients, and upgrades unlo

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About Nintendo Switch

Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.

Gamevaro tracks Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition] for Nintendo Switch 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.

Adding Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition] to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NSW release dates back to 2024.

Price history

PAL · Item only
€49.16
+€37.62
▲ 326%
€7.8 €23 €38 €53 05-1706-0806-2307-1007-12

Market values by condition

PAL

Box Only
€9.65
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Item only
€49.16
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Complete in Box
€24.01
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New (sealed)
€31.21
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Graded New
€34.33
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NTSC-U

Box Only
€12.65
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Item only
€43.64
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Complete in Box
€31.73
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New (sealed)
€37.60
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Graded New
€41.36
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NTSC-J

Box Only
€9.64
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Item only
€43.64
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Complete in Box
€24.11
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New (sealed)
€48.22
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Graded New
€53.04
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-16 Complete in Box NTSC-J €24.11 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Box Only NTSC-J €9.64 pricecharting
2026-07-16 New (sealed) NTSC-J €48.22 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Graded New NTSC-J €53.04 pricecharting
2026-07-14 New (sealed) NTSC-J €48.14 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Complete in Box NTSC-J €24.07 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Graded New NTSC-J €52.96 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Box Only NTSC-J €9.63 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Box Only NTSC-J €9.62 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Graded New NTSC-J €52.93 pricecharting
2026-07-13 New (sealed) NTSC-J €48.12 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Complete in Box NTSC-J €24.06 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Graded New NTSC-J €73.88 pricecharting
2026-07-12 New (sealed) NTSC-J €67.16 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Box Only NTSC-J €37.38 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Complete in Box NTSC-J €43.32 pricecharting
2026-07-12 New (sealed) PAL €31.21 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Complete in Box NTSC-U €31.73 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Complete in Box PAL €24.01 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Graded New PAL €34.33 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Item only NTSC-U €31.49 pricecharting
2026-07-12 New (sealed) NTSC-U €37.60 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Graded New NTSC-U €41.36 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Box Only NTSC-U €12.65 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Item only PAL €11.79 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Box Only PAL €9.65 pricecharting
2026-07-10 New (sealed) NTSC-J €67.13 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Item only NTSC-U €31.47 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Box Only NTSC-U €12.69 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Complete in Box NTSC-U €31.60 pricecharting

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 13% cheaper
The NTSC-U version (€43.64) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€49.16) loose. CIB: PAL €24.01, NTSC-U €31.73.
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Below average — potentially a good time to buy
Current price €11.79 is below the average of €17.91 over the tracked period (range: €11.54€49.16).

Rarity & condition

Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition] 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 Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition] worth?

Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition] for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €49.16 loose, €24.01 complete in box, and €31.21 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition] rare?

Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition] 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 Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition]?

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 Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition], loose is €49.16 and CIB is €24.01 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition] worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Dave the Diver [Anniversary Edition] is currently worth €49.16 loose, versus €43.64 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.

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