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Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive]
Nintendo Switch · 2023
About this game
In this game, the player is cast into the roles of Sherlock Holmes, the greatest fictional detective of all times, and his friend and partner Dr.
Watson, as they have to investigate and successfully solve three criminal cases: The Mummy's Curse deals with the horrifying death of three men, who were apparently murdered by an ancient mummy; The Mystified Murderess involves a woman who has been convicted for murdering her beloved one, but cannot seem to recall anything of what had happened to her; The Tin Soldier concerns the murder of an old general, whose past must be investigated in order to find the killer.
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Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective can be described as a hybrid of adventure game and simulation.
Gameplay process involves traveling to various locations in London, interrogating suspects, gathering clues, checking out the newspapers, and eventually presenting all the evidence to the judge; if the latter finds the circumstances incriminating, he will accept the results of the investigation, and the case will be considered solved.
Though the basic gameplay is rather typical for adventure games, the amount of real detective work and the focus of the game on purely case-related actions rather than exploration and manipulation of items makes it comparable to a simulation of a criminal investigation.
The game is notable for being one of the earliest "multimedia" titles, having been released on a CD ROM and featuring rather long (though windowed) video sequences with live actors as introductions and cutscenes, which frequently occur when the heroes investigate suspects.
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive] for Nintendo Switch with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive] to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This NSW release dates back to 2023.
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €142.52 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €34.68 |
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €86.68 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €129.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €87.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €143.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €130.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €87.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €143.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €130.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €142.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €34.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €86.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €129.09 |
| 2026-06-08 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €85.90 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €34.36 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €141.52 |
| 2026-06-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €128.65 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €141.12 |
| 2026-05-17 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €128.29 |
| 2026-05-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €85.56 |
| 2026-05-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €79.99 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €34.23 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive] worth?
Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive] for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €79.99 loose, €86.68 complete in box, and €129.56 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive] rare?
Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive]?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Detective Pikachu Returns [Amazon Exclusive], loose is €79.99 and CIB is €86.68 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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