Donkey Kong 3
Game Boy Advance · 1984
About this game
Released in the arcades in 1983, Donkey Kong 3 is the third of the "Donkey Kong" arcade game series, changing the format to more of an action-shooter than a platform game.
As Stanley the Bugman, players are positioned under Donkey Kong, who has taken over a multi-level greenhouse.
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Stanley's goal is to remove Donkey Kong from the greenhouse, but the big ape isn't willing to leave without a fight.
Donkey Kong will agitate two beehives that are close to him to send down a swarm of angry Buzzbees, Beespies and destructive Queen Bees toward Stanley.
These insects, as well as caterpillars which creep down nearby vines are intent on destroying the flowers below Stanley.
Donkey Kong will also send down projectiles himself in an attempt to stop Stanley's attacks.
Stanley must jump between the levels and use his bugspray to repel the insects, and send Donkey Kong into the next area of the greenhouse.
Once Stanley pushes Donkey Kong high enough, a can of super bugspray will become available, allowing a larger shooting radius, and is able to send Donkey Kong up the vines faster.
Once Donkey Kong is sent through the three levels of the greenhouse, Donkey Kong will end up with a beehive on his head, and the levels start all over again.
About Game Boy Advance
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance (2001) offered near-SNES-level graphics in a handheld and became a home for excellent ports as well as original titles across nearly every genre. GBA cartridges are generally durable and plentiful, making it an approachable platform for new collectors, though a few late-release RPGs and limited exclusives have become genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks Donkey Kong 3 for Game Boy Advance 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.
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Market values by condition
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.43 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €21.89 |
| 2026-07-07 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €21.89 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Donkey Kong 3, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance 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 Donkey Kong 3 worth?
Donkey Kong 3 for Game Boy Advance is currently worth €26.43 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Donkey Kong 3 rare?
Donkey Kong 3 has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Game Boy Advance titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Donkey Kong 3?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Donkey Kong 3 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Donkey Kong 3 is currently worth €26.43 loose, versus €21.89 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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