A highly coveted piece of gaming history, previously relegated to the realm of 'lost media,' has made an extraordinary reappearance on eBay, commanding a hefty price of $9,100. The game in question is PokePark Fishing Contest for the Nintendo DS, a title so rare and ephemeral that its very existence was a subject of much speculation among collectors and gaming historians.
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Browse deals →What sets PokePark Fishing Contest apart is its unique and challenging design: it was programmed to self-delete after only 12 hours of playtime. This deliberate scarcity, combined with its limited distribution, made it one of the most elusive titles in the Nintendo DS library. The game was never sold commercially but was exclusively distributed to attendees of a specific theme park event in 2005, further cementing its legendary status among gaming aficionados.
The re-emergence of this cartridge is a monumental event for the video game archiving community and passionate collectors. For nearly two decades, finding a physical copy, let alone a working one, was considered nearly impossible. Its listing on eBay represents a tantalizing opportunity for those dedicated to preserving gaming history, offering a chance to finally document and experience a piece of software that was intentionally designed to vanish. The high bidding price reflects not just its rarity but also the cultural significance of owning a fragment of digital history that defied its programmed obsolescence.
