Nintendo DSi Price in 2024: Used Market Only — Plus Better Alternatives

The Nintendo DSi was discontinued in 2011 (DSi XL in 2012). No new units are sold by retailers. Pricing is entirely on the secondary market.

Current Used Price Ranges (USD, 2024 Estimates)

• DSi (Standard): $40–$80 depending on condition, hinge integrity, screen scratches, and included charger/stylus.
• DSi XL: $60–$110 (larger screens, better battery, rarer).
• Boxed/Complete-in-Box (CIB): +$30–$60 premium.
• Limited Editions (e.g., Zelda, Mario): $100–$250+.

Where to Buy

• eBay, Mercari, Facebook Marketplace, local retro game stores.
• Always verify hinge tightness (common failure point) and screen condition before buying.

Better Alternatives for Modern Play

• Nintendo 3DS / 2DS Family: Plays all DS/DSi games natively, adds 3DS library, homebrew support, and eShop (until 2023 closure). 2DS models start ~$80 used.
• Analogue Pocket / Retro Handhelds: FPGA/emulation for DS via cart adapters or ROMs (legal gray area).

Unless you’re a collector, a 2DS/3DS is the smarter buy for playing DS/DSi games today.