Are old Nintendo 3DS games going up in price?

Yes — many old Nintendo 3DS games are going up in price, but the increases are uneven. As a rough guide, common loose cartridges often still sit around $10–$25, popular first-party or in-demand RPGs are often $25–$60, and scarcer or collector-heavy titles can run $60–$150+. Complete-in-box copies usually sell for more than loose copies, sometimes by 20%–100%+ depending on the title.

The biggest upward pressure is on limited-print games, Atlus and other JRPGs, Pokémon/Zelda/Mario favorites, and late-release titles. The 3DS eShop shutdown also pushed more buyers toward physical copies, which has helped certain games climb faster than the average.

Not every 3DS game is rising, though. Very common sports, licensed, or low-demand titles may stay cheap, and some prices move up and down with collector hype. Check recent sold/completed listings before buying or selling, since asking prices can differ a lot from actual sales.