Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Nintendo Switch · 2023
About this game
The mobile version of the original Dragon Quest role-playing game is the first standalone release of the game since the original version.
It is based around the graphical style of the Super Famicom version of Dragon Quest III and features a more streamlined menu interface and changes to experience points and gold received from monsters to make the game more accessible.
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 Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €78.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €24.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €42.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €38.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €11.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €78.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €11.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €24.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €38.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €42.15 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €35.99 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.80 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.05 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.18 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €37.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €77.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.70 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €24.42 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince 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 Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince worth?
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €35.99 loose, €28.67 complete in box, and €38.34 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince rare?
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince 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 Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince?
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 Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, loose is €35.99 and CIB is €28.67 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is currently worth €35.99 loose, versus €26.18 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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