Game Name:

Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship 2008

Video Game System:

Nintendo DS/3DS

Release Year:

2007

ESRB Rating:

E

Genre:

Board Game

Publisher:

Developer:

Player Count:

1 player

UPC Number:

083717241324,083717241348

SKU:

7331e3246d9b3008fb16

Condition:

Cartridge Only

Has Manual:

N/A

Condition Notes:

Game Description:

By 2007, Konami was in full swing cranking out handheld duel simulators, and Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 on the Nintendo DS is one of the best of the bunch. Released as the official tie-in to that year’s global tournament, this entry gave players an authentic competitive experience with thousands of cards, updated rules, and AI opponents that actually put up a fight.

Unlike the story-heavy GX and 5D’s titles, this one cuts right to the chase—it’s all about the duels. You’ll build your deck, climb the ranks, and take on tougher challengers as you sharpen your skills. The DS touchscreen makes navigating menus and activating cards smooth and fast, and the 2008 edition included updated rulings like Synchro Summoning prep, making it one of the most advanced Yu-Gi-Oh sims on handheld at the time.

Why should you buy retro games like this one?

1. Built for serious duelists—no filler story, just straight card battling.
2. Huge card library that mirrors the real-life tournament scene of 2008.
3. A must-have for collectors chasing the DS-era Yu-Gi-Oh lineup.

If you’re building your DS collection, Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 is essential. It’s competitive, deep, and pure card-slinging chaos—the closest you’ll get to the tournament experience on a handheld. And yeah—buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange, because even duel monsters deserve a place in your collection.