The Best Nintendo DS Games Under $10

With the great success of the Nintendo DS comes lots of copies of quality titles in circulation, which then leads to especially-affordable aftermarket prices. So if you’re looking to take advantage of the best deals to build up your Nintendo DS collection, this is just the list for you. (Digg This)

(Prices listed are an average eBay price for US games, including shipping.)
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	Sonic Rush: $9 I think its safe to say that Sonic Rush is the best Sonic the Hedgehog game of the 21st century (so far), especially if you are partial to the 2D Sonics. Sonic Rush takes all of the great things you loved about the 16-bit Sonic, modernizes them a bit to create compelling and satisfying experience that the Sonic Advance series couldn’t dream of attaining. Sonic Rush also uses both of the DS’s screen to give Sonic more visibility and is backed by an amazing soundtrack from Hideki Naganuma of Jet Set Radio fame. Shop for Sonic Rush on eBay Shop for Sonic Rush on Amazon.com
	Elite Beat Agents: $6 As an Americanized followup to the very popular Japanese title, Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, Elite Beat Agents is a wonderful music rhythm game. It’s filled with quirky personality and catchy tunes and ended up being one of the most plentiful DS releases that didn’t involve a major Nintendo character. I wouldn’t be surprised if you can find this one for next-to-nothing in the near future. Shop for Elite Beat Agents on eBay Shop for Elite Beat Agents on Amazon.com
	Advance Wars: Days of Ruin: $9 Even if you aren’t typically the gamer that goes for turned-based strategy games, you really should consider the Advance Wars series. As usual, Nintendo does such a wonderful job making an otherwise-intimidating genre very friendly while maintaining the addictiveness. The first DS installment, Dual Strike is still a little pricey, but you should be able to find Days of Ruin as a better value. Shop for Advance Wars: Days of Ruin on eBay Shop for Advance Wars: Days of Ruin on Amazon.com
	Meteos: $10 Puzzle games are perfect for portable platforms like the DS. Meteos, in particular, is not only one of the most compelling puzzlers I’ve played in a while, but it also fits in surprisingly well with the DS touch screen and feels incredibly natural when playing. To the old school puzzle fans that grew up playing Tetris on their Gameboy, controlling a puzzle game with a stylus might seem intimidating, but I can assure you, you will wish there were other puzzle games like this. (And, BTW, avoid the Disney version — it’s more expensive and not as good) Shop for Meteos on eBay Shop for Meteos on Amazon.com
	Brain Age & Brain Age 2: About $9 each While these two landmark titles for the DS might not get the hardcore gamer excited, I can vouch for the fact that they are still quite a bit of fun (I’m especially partial to the original Brain Age). They are also great for letting your familiy members try out or have as a gift. Shop for Brain Age Series on eBay Shop for Brain Age Series on Amazon.com
	Bangai-O Spirits: $7 The original Bangai-O made an appearance on the Japanese N64 and became a cult classic on the Dreamcast. This little gem from Treasure is a portable follow-up that got a bigger print run, but not quite the attention it deserved. If you enjoy shooters, this one is a steal. Shop for Bangai-O Spirits on eBay Shop for Bangai-O Spirits on Amazon.com
	Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure: $10 I love games that combine classic genres. So when Henry Hatsworth showed up in town, combining classic platforming with puzzle elements, I couldn’t look the other way. If you enjoy either of the two genres, or just want to get some great retro fun, I strongly recommend picking this one up. Shop for Henry Hatsworth on eBay Shop for Henry Hatsworth on Amazon.com
	N+ : $10 This minimalistic 2D action game started as an online Flash game before getting a more polished release on XBLA, the DS, and PSP. Platforming fans should have a blast controlling the little black ninja as he jumps, climbs, and rebounds from the walls of N+’s many creative levels. The game recieved lots of critical acclaim but remained an underground hit. Score it on the cheap while you can. Shop for N+ on eBay Shop for N+ on Amazon.com
	Soul Bubbles: $9 This wimsical puzzle game reminds me a bit of one of my favorite Gameboy Gems, Bubble Ghost — but with a more modern, touch-based twist. I’m guessing most DS owners haven’t even heard of this one, but it may be a bit of a challenge to find it anywhere other than in online outlets. If you enjoy puzzle adventures, this one is worth tracking down, however. Shop for Soul Bubbles on eBay Shop for Soul Bubbles on Amazon.com
	Hotel Dusk: Room 215: $9 If you are into graphical adventures like the old SCUMM games or the Ace Attorney series on the DS, Hotel Dusk: Room 215 is an excellent value. Initially, this was a bit of an underground gem, but sales warranted an additional print run that has kept the resale prices low. Shop for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 on eBay Shop for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 on Amazon.com
	Final Fantasy III: $10 It’s not too often you find a big-name portable RPG for under $10, but the higher print run of this FFIII remake has blessed us with an affordable option for classic role-playing on the go. If you’re interested in this one, I would snap it up now as I’m not sure it will stay this cheap for terribly long. Shop for Final Fantasy III on eBay Shop for Final Fantasy III on Amazon.com
	Geometry Wars: Galaxies: $10 Some of you maybe be tired of the Geometry Wars franchise by now, but if not, the DS version can be easily obtained for $10 or less. If you haven’t played the series, it’s a great ultra-retro styled shooter that is in the vein of Asteroids and Robotron with a modern flair. Good stuff. Shop for Geometry Wars: Galaxies on eBay Shop for Geometry Wars: Galaxies on Amazon.com
	Nanostray 2: $10 It’s quite uncommon to find shmups that are actually designed for handhelds in this modern age. The Nanostray series effectively adapts this old-school genre to the hardware in terms of put control and impressive graphics. Even though it is a 2D shooter, it uses some of the most impressive 3D graphics considering it is an early DS release. The original Nanostray actually improved a bit on the original is is a bit more abundant leading to a lower resale value. Shop for Nanostray 2 on eBay Shop for Nanostray 2 on Amazon.com
	Star Fox Command: $9 We all went quite a while without having a pure space-shooting adventure with the Star Fox crew. The DS installment pretty much delivered that premise to us with some rather gimmicky touch-screen controlls added in. Once you get use to them, Star Fox Command is a more-than-enjoyable experience as is quite a bargain for a big-name Nintendo release. Shop for Star Fox Command on eBay Shop for Star Fox Command on Amazon.com
	Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith: $10 No don’t write this one off just yet. Yes, it’s a licensed Star Wars game on a portable platform. And no, it’s not even a Lego Star Wars. Actually, if you’re an old-school fan, you’re sure to enjoy this more than the Lego Star Wars. Revenge of the Sith on the DS is more in line with the old-school 2D hack-n-slash/beatemups that we loved in the arcade. The game is sprite-based and everything. It actually seems more like a nice GBA game than a typical DS title. Shop for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith on eBay Shop for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith on Amazon.com