Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale)
Nintendo DS · 2009
About this game
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is the third game in the Mario & Luigi series of games.
Players control Mario and Luigi simultaneously in the side-scrolling platform environment of Bowser's body, while also controlling the Koopa King himself in the top-down world of the Mushroom Kingdom.
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Similar to games like Earthbound, enemy encounters are seen as actual enemies that players can avoid or attempt to strike early.
The actual battles are a combination of turn-based menu attacks, and timed reactions to enemies during battle.
By watching the way an enemy reacts, you can anticipate their attack and avoid it or counterattack.
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 Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale) 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €28.25 |
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €33.89 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €13.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €28.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.71 |
| 2026-06-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.75 |
| 2026-06-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.75 |
| 2026-06-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.79 |
| 2026-06-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.79 |
| 2026-06-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.64 |
| 2026-06-06 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.70 |
| 2026-06-05 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.70 |
| 2026-06-04 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.74 |
| 2026-05-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €24.02 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale), 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 Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale) worth?
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale) for Nintendo DS is currently worth €33.89 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale) rare?
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale) 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 Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale)?
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 Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story (Not For Resale) is currently worth €33.89 loose, versus €13.00 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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