What rare games to get for Nintendo DS?

[g00ber]

With the news about the 3DS recently, i've taken a liking to collecting some of the more rare Nintendo DS games (in anticipation of their future value).

Is there any games that people would recommend I collect?

I heard about electroplankton and the monopoly / boggle / yahtzee / battleship games that i'm considering getting.

So far i've collected all the Final Fantasy's, Chronotrigger, Suikoden, both of the Shin Megami Tensei games, both of the Rune Factory games, Valkyrie Profile, all of the Dragon Quest games (4, 5, joker, and rocket slime, and ix in the future) and some other RPG's that I thought would be worthwhile to keep. It seems that Atlus and NIS games (although some are not the greatest) are valuable to have (just take a look at PS1/2 games and you'll understand).

Was thinking about getting the original Tetris DS, and perhaps the new Tetris Party version as well in the future. Puzzle quest series seems to also be something that would be worth more over time. Pokemon is a given, but I really never liked collecting those titles (just too many, and most are garbage besides the main original game)

Any other games that come to mind as being valuable in the future? (Limited quantities, etc).

[eskobar]

You definitely should look for the original TETRIS DS

[Clownzilla]

Just make sure you look out for the massive amount of bootlegs for the Electroplankton and Monopoly/Boggle games. Even Gamestop has sold bootlegs of these games.

[jcalder8]

Since you are looking for value:

Tech stocks can still be a good way of making money. Its less risky and can get you more profit than any video game.

[carlcarlson]

I think you're setting yourself up for a big disappointment, especially if you're just grabbing these games on ebay or the like for the going prices.

But if you're having fun, well then, carry on!

[JohnnyA]

Buying games cheaper now in order to play them later, at a time when they may be expensive: makes sense. Buyer games now in order for them to appreciate in value: doesn't make sense. They are the worst investment you could make. 99.99% of them depreciate.

[Gameguy]

The original Picross DS might become valuable, otherwise I can`t imagine why it sold for so much in a recent auction.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=190388889447

[rainking187]

Buying games cheaper now in order to play them later, at a time when they may be expensive: makes sense. Buyer games now in order for them to appreciate in value: doesn't make sense. They are the worst investment you could make. 99.99% of them depreciate.

This. Also it may sound obvious, but make sure you actually want the games you're buying and are not just getting them because of rarity. I bought Electroplankton a while back for quite a bit, but sold it recently when I realized I'd played it exactly once.

[g00ber]

Since you are looking for value:

Tech stocks can still be a good way of making money. Its less risky and can get you more profit than any video game.

True true, but collecting stocks is not nearly as fun as collecting games.

[jcalder8]

True true, but collecting stocks is not nearly as fun as collecting games.

Yes it is but when you are buying for future value that's not collecting that's investing.

[g00ber]

Yes it is but when you are buying for future value that's not collecting that's investing.

There's always a critic out there. Sorta like the people who go out of their way to correct a spelling mistake in every post.

[portnoyd]

With the news about the 3DS recently, i've taken a liking to collecting some of the more rare Nintendo DS games (in anticipation of their future value).

So far i've collected all the Final Fantasy's, Chronotrigger, Suikoden, both of the Shin Megami Tensei games, both of the Rune Factory games, Valkyrie Profile, all of the Dragon Quest games (4, 5, joker, and rocket slime, and ix in the future) and some other RPG's that I thought would be worthwhile to keep. It seems that Atlus and NIS games (although some are not the greatest) are valuable to have (just take a look at PS1/2 games and you'll understand).

Any other games that come to mind as being valuable in the future? (Limited quantities, etc).

Your first problem is you think rare and valuable are the same when they're not. All the DS FF games, Atlus RPGs, etc will never be rare and never will be. Desired, somewhat. Rare, no. Nothing's going to change the fact you can walk into any KMart in the US and find a copy of Chrono Trigger DS. Mentioning Pokemon as a given shows you don't really understand the concept.

Honestly, if you're never going to play any of these games, don't bother. You're going to be disappointed and end up overpaying for a lot of games with neutral or negative value.

[jonebone]

This thread confuses me.

With the news about the 3DS recently, i've taken a liking to collecting some of the more rare Nintendo DS games (in anticipation of their future value).

Is there any games that people would recommend I collect?

I heard about electroplankton and the monopoly / boggle / yahtzee / battleship games that i'm considering getting.

So far i've collected all the Final Fantasy's, Chronotrigger, Suikoden, both of the Shin Megami Tensei games, both of the Rune Factory games, Valkyrie Profile, all of the Dragon Quest games (4, 5, joker, and rocket slime, and ix in the future) and some other RPG's that I thought would be worthwhile to keep. It seems that Atlus and NIS games (although some are not the greatest) are valuable to have (just take a look at PS1/2 games and you'll understand).

Was thinking about getting the original Tetris DS, and perhaps the new Tetris Party version as well in the future. Puzzle quest series seems to also be something that would be worth more over time. Pokemon is a given, but I really never liked collecting those titles (just too many, and most are garbage besides the main original game)

Any other games that come to mind as being valuable in the future? (Limited quantities, etc).

No where in the original post did you say a single thing about playing any of these games. Then when we chime in and tell you what a horrible idea this is, you change your story and say "Oh well I'm collecting them to play, value is just a plus and not the main reason."

lol? We weren't born yesterday man.

If value is your only concern, you'll do much better collecting for other systems as "investments". Some that I'd recommend as currently being "low" compared to what their price will one day be are: N64 and PS1.

However, if you only collect games for monetary value, you are probably setting yourself up for failure. Most of us collect systems that we like and know and value is just a plus.

Oh and if you are truly after value, you might want to get into sealed. That's where the big money is... but if you can't spot a real from a fake then don't buy anything until you are more knowledgable.

[Nightram]

If you're playing them, your don't really stand to gain much, even if you leave the games and all inserts, etc. in immaculate condition. As stated in the last post, you should go sealed, and try to find games that only released in certain regions in limited quantities, and keep them sealed. Even then, you seem to be going after games using an SNES model. Chrono Trigger on the SNES always goes for a lot (way more sealed), so therefore CTDS will follow that, right? Not necessarily. It's all about quantity shipped and availibility. I see all the games you mentioned all over the place all the time, whereas I rarely see Electroplankton.
Still, a lot of what has raised in price these days has gained popularity through other game releases etc. Original Harvest Moon, Chrono Trigger (new IP for Square at the time and sort of a gamble), Shantae on GBC has a new title coming out, etc.
You also have to be careful with re-releases and DLC making the actual games decrease. I can cite Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 on that one.

I think what people are saying here is sound. Enjoy the games, or become a collector of sealed ones, but don't expect a profit now or later down the road when doing either.

[kupomogli]

So far i've collected all the Final Fantasy's, Chronotrigger, Suikoden, both of the Shin Megami Tensei games, both of the Rune Factory games, Valkyrie Profile, all of the Dragon Quest games (4, 5, joker, and rocket slime, and ix in the future)

Suikoden and Dragon Quest 5 are the only two games you listed that are going for anything, however, these games are only going for what you probably originally bought them for anyways, and I doubt there will be an increase or if there happens to be there's really not going to be much of one.

Collecting to make money you have to already either have a lot of money, a lot of free time, a lot of luck, or all three, but you also have to know what you're doing. You're better off getting a real job and do collecting on the side, like many of us.