Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time (Nintendo DS) — Cartridge only (no box)

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Used — good condition2008 · RPG

Nintendo DS

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time

Name: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time
SKU: NDS-26042312
Price: 48.14 USD
Availability: InStock

4.8· 1400+ reviews on Marktplaats

$48.14In stock — ready to ship

+ $38.05 shipping · total $86.19

Margin scheme (Dutch law) — VAT not itemised.

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Condition

Used — good condition

May show light signs of use — a well-kept copy

2 left in stock

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Play it onNintendo DS Lite Nintendo DSi XL Nintendo DSi

Shipping $38.05 — your parcel leaves the Netherlands.

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

US import duties are calculated at checkout and prepaid — nothing is due on delivery. The amount you see at checkout is the final amount.

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

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Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking, duties paid at checkout
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Specifications

Platform: Nintendo DS
Release year: 2008
Condition: Used — good condition
Contents: Cartridge only (no box)
Region: PAL
Language: English
Genre: RPG

Shipping to the United States

Small parcel (1-3 games), tracked: $38.05
Parcel (console / 4+ items), tracked: $59.35
Delivery time: 6-10 working days

We ship from the Netherlands: your parcel crosses the ocean, so it takes longer and costs more than a domestic delivery. US import duties are calculated at checkout and prepaid — nothing is due on delivery.

On a US console: Nintendo DS games have no region lock, so this European (PAL) edition plays on a US Nintendo DS. Game text in English; the box and manual are the European print.

US import duties (12.5%) are added at checkout and prepaid — nothing is due on delivery. Prices and checkout are in US dollars at our fixed shop rate — your bank converts nothing.

Why does shipping abroad cost this much?

Inside the Netherlands a single game fits through the letterbox — $4.93, 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 $38.05 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

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time for Nintendo DS — a classic from the Pokémon series, among the most sought-after Nintendo games there are.

The beloved Gen 4 Mystery Dungeon on DS. Roguelike dungeons and a story that still moves fans to this day.

Cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware, ready to play.

The Nintendo DS came out in 2004: dual screen, touchscreen and microphone — over 154 million sold worldwide. On the original cartridge the game runs the way it was meant to — and keeps working for years to come.

Who is this for? Anyone who would rather play on a real Nintendo DS than in an emulator — collectors who want the original in their hands, and players who simply want that feeling back.

What to know before buying a Pokémon game: Pokémon cartridges are the most counterfeited game cartridges in the world. We check every copy ourselves — the label and the product code on the back — so you know for sure you are getting an original, not a fake. In doubt? Send us a message and we will take extra photos for you.

Nintendo DS games have no region lock, so this European (PAL) edition plays on a US Nintendo DS. Game text in English; the box and manual are the European print. Every item passes our authenticity check (shell, board, Nintendo markings) and a function test — you're buying 100% original Nintendo.

Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking to the US: from $38.05, import duties paid at checkout. 30-day returns.

All Pokémon games →All Nintendo games with US delivery →

Seen it cheaper elsewhere?

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

Does it work?: Here: Has been running here — save and label checked — before it went online.; Private seller: ‘Works’ in the photo. You test it yourself, after buying.
Is it genuine?: Here: Label, product code on the back, colour and shape of the card, and booting. A reproduction doesn’t get through.; Private seller: Fakes are a plague with Pokémon and GBA games, and in a photo you can’t tell the difference.
If it disappoints?: Here: 30-day cooling-off period, and a 30-day warranty that it works.; 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 game personally and answers your question personally.; Private seller: Varies per listing.

Why you still remember this

The morning you woke up as a Pokémon

A few questions about who you were, and then you were one yourself — not a trainer, but a teammate. This is the series that made children cry in a way nobody saw coming, and that you still thought about years later without quite knowing why.

The handhelds this series ran on are no longer made and their shops have closed. A cartridge is what’s left.

Will it work on my console?

Compatibility — Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS cartridges (NDS slot) are region-free and work on the whole DS family and on every 3DS and 2DS.

Compatibility overview for Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time: which consoles this cartridge works on.
Console	Works?	Details
Nintendo DS (original "Phat")	Yes	Slot-1 cartridge + Slot-2 GBA possible
Nintendo DS Lite	Yes	Slot-1 + Slot-2 GBA
Nintendo DSi	Yes	Slot-1 only — no Slot-2 GBA any more
Nintendo DSi XL	Yes	Slot-1 only
Nintendo 3DS	Yes	Backwards compatible via Slot-1
Nintendo 3DS XL	Yes	Backwards compatible
Nintendo 2DS	Yes	Fully backwards compatible (DS + 3DS)
New Nintendo 3DS / 3DS XL	Yes	Backwards compatible
New Nintendo 2DS XL	Yes	Backwards compatible

Nintendo DS (original "Phat"): Slot-1 cartridge + Slot-2 GBA possible
Nintendo DS Lite: Slot-1 + Slot-2 GBA
Nintendo DSi: Slot-1 only — no Slot-2 GBA any more
Nintendo DSi XL: Slot-1 only
Nintendo 3DS: Backwards compatible via Slot-1
Nintendo 3DS XL: Backwards compatible
Nintendo 2DS: Fully backwards compatible (DS + 3DS)
New Nintendo 3DS / 3DS XL: Backwards compatible
New Nintendo 2DS XL: Backwards compatible

Please note

•DS cartridges are region-free — a European cartridge works fine on a Japanese or American DS console. The one exception: the DSi-enhanced cards (Pokémon Black/White and Black 2/White 2) are tied to their own region on a DSi, 3DS or 2DS; on a DS or DS Lite those play anywhere too.
•From the DSi onwards the GBA slot (Slot-2) is gone — DS games still work, GBA games no longer do.

Authenticity check

How we test Nintendo DS games for authenticity

DS cartridges (2004-2014) are a target for counterfeiters, especially Pokémon titles (HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black/White 2). We go through these five steps. Every Nintendo DS game in our shop goes through this five-step check before it is sold.

1
Glued shell — no screw
DS game cards are glued and clipped, not screwed. A screw in a DS game card is actually suspicious — it points to an opened or counterfeit cartridge. Normal size: 35×33 mm. Fakes sometimes have slightly different dimensions.
2
Product code NTR-XXXX
On the back: NTR- prefix (Nitro, the codename of the DS). NTR-IPKP-EUR = HeartGold EU, NTR-IPGP-EUR = SoulSilver EU; the American releases end in E-USA. A label-code mismatch = fake.
3
Label print and card colour
Sharp, slightly matte print; the card colour belongs to the title — standard dark grey, HeartGold and SoulSilver black with an infrared window, DSi-enhanced titles such as Black and White white. Glossy or blurry print and the wrong colour are the first signs of a counterfeit.
4
Back "NTR-005 PAT.PEND" + Nintendo logo
The back of a real DS game card has the moulded inscription "NTR-005 PAT.PEND" and the Nintendo logo. If it is missing, or something else is there, it is a fake.
5
Start-up test in a DS Lite or 3DS
The game loads to the title screen within 2 to 3 seconds. Save persistence test (save → eject → reload). Fakes give "save data corrupted" or crash on specific events.

What we see with Nintendo DS games

Our experience

DS cartridges (2004-2014) are counterfeited a lot, especially Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver/Black 2/White 2. We check the NTR product code on the back, the label print and the colour of the card, and start every copy in a DS or 3DS. The save is in flash memory, so there is no battery that can run flat: your progress stays saved for decades.

Our tip

DS cartridges work in all DS systems (DS, DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL) and all 3DS models (3DS, 3DS XL, New 3DS, New 3DS XL, 2DS, New 2DS XL). If you want a bigger screen, look at a DS Lite or a New 3DS XL.

Based on hand-testing every Nintendo DS cartridge that comes in hereLast updated: October 7, 2026

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About the Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS (2004) is, with 154 million units sold, Nintendo’s best-selling handheld ever. The platform runs everything on two screens — an ordinary LCD at the top and a touchscreen at the bottom. That dual-screen design made games like Brain Training, Nintendogs and Pokémon HeartGold possible that would not work anywhere else.

More than 1,800 physical games released — the largest library of any Nintendo handheld.
Backwards compatible with Game Boy Advance cartridges (original DS and DS Lite, not DSi and 3DS).
Cartridges are virtually indestructible: flash memory instead of battery saves on most titles.
Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, Platinum and Diamond/Pearl have become collector’s items — loose cartridges too.

Our tip: With second-hand DS games: check whether the cartridge colour matches the title (standard dark grey; HeartGold and SoulSilver black with an infrared window, DSi-enhanced titles such as Pokémon Black and White white) and the back — a sharply printed Nintendo logo is the first sign that a DS cartridge is original.

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Frequently asked questions about Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time

Is Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time original?

Yes, this is a 100% original Nintendo DS product. Every item is personally checked for authenticity before it ships.

What condition is Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time in?

Condition: Used — good condition. Completeness: Cartridge only (no box). Every item is personally tested and checked for quality before it ships.

How fast will Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time be shipped?

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time goes out with PostNL on the next working day after your order and reaches you within 6-10 working days, with tracking. Shipping: $38.05.

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 Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time cost?

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time (Used — good condition) costs $48.14 at Gameshop Enter. Shipping: $38.05. Pay securely with Credit card or PayPal.

Which payment methods can I use?

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

Is Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time PAL or NTSC?

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time is a PAL version (Europe) and works on every European Nintendo DS without modification. Nintendo DS games are region-free as well and play on any Nintendo DS worldwide.

Do I get a warranty on Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time?

Yes. Every game is personally tested before it ships (start-up, saving, multiplayer where relevant) and comes with a 30-day working warranty from Gameshop Enter, plus 30 days to change your mind (more than the law requires). If it is faulty: free replacement or a refund — return shipping on us.

How is Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time packed and shipped?

It goes into a protective sleeve and a padded envelope with bubble wrap, via PostNL with tracking. Shipped on the next working day after payment.

Will I pay customs or import duties?

US import duties are calculated at checkout and prepaid — nothing is due on delivery. The amount you see at checkout is the final amount.

Will Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time work on my Nintendo DS?

Yes, it works on: Nintendo DS, DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL, Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, New 3DS / 3DS XL, New 2DS XL.

Do you have more Pokemon games?

Yes, we have more Pokemon games in stock — all original and personally tested.

How do I know Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time is genuine and not a fake?

We run a 6-point authenticity check on every Pokémon game: (1) screw and shell — Game Boy and Game Boy Color close with a 3.8 mm gamebit screw, Game Boy Advance with a Y-shaped tri-wing; fakes often use a Phillips screw, and DS and 3DS cards are glued with no screw at all; (2) label print and colour, with a sharp Nintendo Seal; (3) the circuit board inside on Game Boy, Color and Advance — original Nintendo print and the right product code (on a DS or 3DS card: the code on the back); (4) the weight — Game Boy 18-24 g, GBA 10-13 g, DS 3.6-4.1 g; fakes with thinner plastic weigh noticeably less; (5) a save test: save, switch off, load again; (6) a play test on original hardware. Lenn has been doing this since 2019.

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

That it’s soon in your hands again and feels exactly the way you remember it — that’s what this shop was started for.