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Stylus Market Value

Current market data for 2,429 styluses across various platforms and brands.

What you'll usually pay

$11.95 typical price
Most are between$4$39
Brand new$9.95
Used$16.97
On sale now2,429

💡 Used ones cost about 71% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in unbranded options, which sit 33% below the market median. Conversely, Pokémon branded styluses command a significant premium at 151% above the median.

💚 Best value for your money

Unbranded 2,464 on sale$8 · 33% cheaper
For Nintendo Wii U 228 on sale$9.13 · 24% cheaper
dreamGEAR 70 on sale$9.95 · 17% cheaper
Hyperkin 62 on sale$9.95 · 17% cheaper
Nintendo Wii U 110 on sale$9.97 · 17% cheaper

Price by brand

Unbranded
$8-33%
dreamGEAR
$9.95-17%
Hyperkin
$9.95-17%
PowerA
$13.95+17%
Nintendo
$15+26%
Pokémon
$30+151%

Why? Prices vary by licensing, with Pokémon at 30 and Unbranded at 8.

Price by compatible model

For Nintendo Wii U
$9.13-24%
For Nintendo 2DS XL
$10-16%
For Nintendo 3DS
$11.17-7%
For Nintendo DS
$11.46-4%
For Nintendo Wii
$11.95
For Nintendo Switch
$19.98+67%

Why? Compatibility affects cost, with Nintendo Switch styluses at 19.98 and Wii U at 9.13.

Price by platform

Nintendo Wii U
$9.97-17%
Nintendo 3DS
$12.12+1%
Nintendo DS
$13.71+15%
PC
$14.03+17%
Nintendo Wii
$14.95+25%
Nintendo Switch
$23.5+97%

Why? Platform demand drives pricing, peaking at Nintendo Switch (23.5) compared to Wii U (9.97).

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a new stylus?

The median price for new styluses is 9.95.

Are used styluses more expensive than new ones?

Yes, the used median is 16.97 compared to the new median of 9.95.

Which brand is the most affordable?

Unbranded styluses are the most affordable with a median price of 8.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $4$39, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 12, 2026.