Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (Nintendo 3DS) — Factory sealed

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Used — good condition2017 · RPGUncommon

Nintendo 3DS

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Name: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Brand: Square Enix
SKU: N3DS-177705194003
Price: 247.14 AED
Availability: InStock
Author: Level-5

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AED 247.14~~AED 260.15~~−5%With code OPEN5you save AED 13.02

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+ AED 148.57 shipping · total AED 395.71

Margin scheme (Dutch law) — VAT not itemised.

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Shipping AED 148.57 — your parcel leaves the Netherlands.

Order more than one and you share the shipping: a second game rides along free.

Goods worth up to AED 1,000 are free of customs duty, but UAE VAT of 5% applies to imported goods; Emirates Post collects it before delivery. Above AED 1,000, 5% customs duty is added — none of this is included in the price at checkout.

Crossing the border costs you more and takes longer. That you accept that anyway means a great deal to me.

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Unopened in the original packaging — seal intact, authenticity checked
Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking — no customs duty on goods up to AED 1,000
30-day returns — send it back tracked, we sort it out together

This sealed copy has been checked for:

1Seal integrity (factory seal)
2Original factory wrap
3Production code / barcode matches
4Weight + seam pattern correct
5Not opened or resealed

We spot reproductions with a fake seal straight away — sealed stays sealed.

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Specifications

Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Release year: 2017
Developer: Level-5
Contents: Factory sealed
Region: PAL
Genre: RPG

Shipping to the UAE

Small parcel (1-3 games), tracked: AED 148.57
Parcel (console / 4+ items), tracked: AED 222.96
Delivery time: 5-9 working days

We ship from the Netherlands: your parcel crosses the world, so it takes longer and costs more than a domestic delivery. Goods worth up to AED 1,000 are free of customs duty, but UAE VAT of 5% applies to imports; above AED 1,000, 5% duty is added. Emirates Post collects it before delivery — it is not included in the price at checkout.

On your console in the UAE: Nintendo 3DS games are region-locked: this European (PAL) edition plays on a European (PAL) Nintendo 3DS — check the region of your console, or ask us in the chat.

The United Arab Emirates are outside the EU. Goods worth up to AED 1,000 are free of customs duty (Dubai Customs, since 3 August 2026), but UAE VAT of 5% applies to imported goods; Emirates Post collects it before delivery. Above AED 1,000, 5% customs duty is added as well. None of this is included in the price at checkout. You pay in UAE dirhams — Credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The amount at checkout is what your card is charged, at our fixed shop rate; your bank converts nothing. Prefer PayPal? Choose euros at checkout.

Why does shipping abroad cost this much?

Inside the Netherlands a single game fits through the letterbox — AED 18.18, tracking included. That service stops at the border. Anything leaving the country goes with PostNL as an international parcel, which is a different and considerably more expensive service. That is where the AED 148.57 comes from: the border itself is not what costs money, the cheap service simply ends there.

That amount covers the PostNL rate to your country plus the packaging: bubble mailer or box, an antistatic sleeve for the cartridge, and tape. We never drop the tracking — on a parcel that crosses a border, shipping without proof of delivery is a risk for both of us.

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About this product

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King for Nintendo 3DS — original Nintendo retro, personally checked.

The 3DS version of the beloved JRPG with a sprawling world.

Factory sealed — an unplayed collector's copy in its original shrink-wrap.

Why sealed? Sealed Nintendo 3DS games are sought after by collectors — especially well-known titles and early print runs. A great gift, or a solid asset in your collection.

Nintendo 3DS games are region-locked: this European (PAL) edition plays on a European (PAL) Nintendo 3DS — check the region of your console, or ask us in the chat.

Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking to the UAE: from AED 148.57; no customs duty on goods up to AED 1,000, UAE VAT (5%) is collected on delivery. 30-day returns.

Nintendo 3DS games →All Nintendo games with UAE delivery →

Seen it cheaper elsewhere?

For most titles there’s also a private listing online, sometimes a little cheaper. The difference isn’t in the title, but in the copy itself and in everything around it.

Is it really sealed?: Here: Seal, factory wrap, production code and weight checked — not opened, not resealed.; Private seller: A reseal with new wrap is impossible to spot in a photo.
If it disappoints?: Here: 30-day cooling-off period, and a 60-day warranty.; Private seller: No right of withdrawal: consumer law doesn’t apply between private individuals. Buyer protection only covers the first 48 hours after delivery; after that you’re on your own.
Who’s behind it?: Here: One person, who has held this copy personally and answers your question personally.; Private seller: Varies per listing.

Why you still remember this

Fifty hours that felt like a summer

You read every text box, you gave everyone in your party a role in your head, and there was a scene where you sat still for a moment because you didn’t know a game could do that to you. You still remember where you were when you finished it.

One copy, this copy. For games like this, the original cartridge is the only way to get that old save feeling back — including the chip your progress is stored on.

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Will it work on my console?

Compatibility — Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo 3DS cartridges are region-locked (EU/US/JP are separate regions) but work on the whole 3DS family — and those consoles also play DS games through backwards compatibility.

Compatibility overview for Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King: which consoles this cartridge works on.
Console	Works?	Details
Nintendo 3DS	Yes	Native — EU cart on an EU console
Nintendo 3DS XL	Yes	Native
Nintendo 2DS	Yes	Native — no 3D effect, but every game
New Nintendo 3DS	Yes	Native + a few New 3DS exclusives
New Nintendo 3DS XL	Yes	Native
New Nintendo 2DS XL	Yes	Native + New 3DS exclusives

Nintendo 3DS: Native — EU cart on an EU console
Nintendo 3DS XL: Native
Nintendo 2DS: Native — no 3D effect, but every game
New Nintendo 3DS: Native + a few New 3DS exclusives
New Nintendo 3DS XL: Native
New Nintendo 2DS XL: Native + New 3DS exclusives

Please note

•3DS games are REGION-LOCKED. Our 3DS games are PAL (EU) — they work on every EU 3DS console, NOT on US/JP ones.
•DS games also work on every 3DS model (backwards compatible).

About the Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS (2011) is the direct successor to the DS and adds a glasses-free 3D effect to the top screen. The platform is fully backwards compatible with all DS games, which means you can effectively play 3,000+ titles. The 3DS eShop closed in March 2023 — since then, physical cartridges are the only way to get new content.

Fully backwards compatible with all Nintendo DS games.
The 3D effect can be switched off — it works in 2D for comfort during long sessions.
The eShop has been closed since March 2023. Physical 3DS cartridges get more expensive every year as supply dwindles.
Pokémon X/Y, Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon and Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D are the most sought-after titles.

Our tip: 3DS cartridges are rarely counterfeited — the chip technology is too complex. So when buying, pay attention above all to the region (an American cartridge does not start on a European 3DS), the condition and the label quality; we check every copy anyway.

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Frequently asked questions about Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King original?

Yes, this is a 100% original, factory-sealed Nintendo 3DS product. The original packaging is unopened, with the seal intact.

What condition is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King in?

This product is factory sealed — unopened in its original packaging, perfect for collectors. The seal is intact and it has never been opened.

How fast will Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King be shipped?

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King goes out with PostNL on the next working day after your order and reaches you within 5-9 working days, with tracking. Shipping: AED 148.57.

Can I return it?

Yes, you have 30 days to change your mind — more than the 14 days the law requires. Return shipping is at your own cost, unless the item is faulty or we made a mistake — then we pay it.

How much does Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King cost?

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (Used — good condition) costs AED 260.15 at Gameshop Enter. Shipping: AED 148.57. Pay securely with Credit card.

Which payment methods can I use?

You can pay with Credit card. The price you see is the price you are charged, in UAE dirhams — our prices follow the ECB exchange rate at a fixed shop rate. Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay and Google Pay all work, and your bank converts nothing. PayPal works in euros: choose euros at checkout. All payments are processed securely and encrypted by Mollie, a payment provider licensed by the Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank).

Is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King PAL or NTSC?

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is a PAL version (Europe) and works on every European Nintendo 3DS without modification. The Nintendo 3DS is region-locked — an American or Japanese release would not work on a European console, this European copy does.

Do I get a warranty on Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King?

This product is factory sealed and covered by the statutory 2-year EU conformity guarantee. Faulty or not as described on arrival: free replacement or a full refund. Plus 30 days to change your mind (more than the law requires), no reason needed.

How is Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King packed and shipped?

The sealed box first goes into a box protector, then into bubble wrap and a sturdy shipping box. PostNL tracking included. Shipped on the next working day after payment.

Will I pay customs or import duties?

Will Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King work on my Nintendo 3DS?

Yes, it works on: Nintendo 3DS (PAL), 3DS XL, 2DS, New 3DS, New 3DS XL, New 2DS XL.

Do you have more Nintendo 3DS games?

Yes, we have a large Nintendo 3DS collection. All games are original and personally tested.

I hope Gameshop Enter gives you back a piece of how it used to be.

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