Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong Country

Game Boy Color · 1994

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About this game

Rool has stolen Donkey Kong's banana stash, and Donkey Kong needs your help to get them back.

Rool, the Kremling horde impedes your progress.

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Kremlings, crocodile-like creatures, include Kritters (they succumb to a simple jump on the head), Krushas (they are virtually indestructible), and others.

There are also other enemies that block your path, such as beavers, snakes, vultures.

Leading them are dastardly bosses, including Very Gnawty, Necky, Queen B., and Dumb Drum, and they all bar the way with their own special blend of villainy.

Donkey Kong is joined by Diddy Kong: these two primates differ significantly.

For example, Donkey Kong is generally stronger; he can destroy most enemies with a single jump and can lift barrels straight over his head to throw them farther.

On the other hand, Diddy is faster and not as strong as Donkey; he can run really fast and do cartwheels.

Diddy carries barrels in front of him, creating a shield against frontal attacks.

The game is split into different worlds, which are split into different levels.

Each level contains bonus areas, where one can collect bananas, medallions, and lives.

At the end of each world is a boss, which is usually a larger version of a minor enemy.

The original Super Nintendo game was later released for Nintendo's handheld systems.

The Game Boy Color version has an exclusive level (Necky Nutmare) and additional bonus games, Funky's Fishing and five Crosshair Cranky minigames.

There was also the addition of collectible DK sticker packs scattered throughout the levels.

These sticker packs could be printed out using the Game Boy Printer.

The game also has two more difficulty options that become available after beating the game.Beating the game once lets the player turn off DK barrels and beating the game a second time will let the player turn off checkpoint barrels.

The Game Boy Advance version also had additional bonus games.

It to has a version of Funky's Fishing but instead of the cross

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About Game Boy Color

The Game Boy Color (1998) added a color screen to the original Game Boy formula while remaining backwards compatible with the entire existing cartridge library. Its colorful, semi-transparent cartridge shells make it a visually distinct platform for shelf collectors, and several late-cycle exclusives — released just before the Game Boy Advance took over — are notably harder to find complete today.

Gamevaro tracks Donkey Kong Country for Game Boy Color 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 Donkey Kong Country 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 GBC release dates back to 1994.

Price history

PAL · Item only
€26.51
+€13.87
▲ 109.7%
€11 €17 €22 €28 05-1706-0807-0807-1007-12

Market values by condition

PAL

Box Only
€28.39
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Manual Only
€6.43
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Item only
€26.51
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Complete in Box
€36.07
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New (sealed)
€57.74
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Graded New
€423.92
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NTSC-U

Box Only
€23.86
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Manual Only
€7.43
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Item only
€21.89
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Complete in Box
€58.08
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New (sealed)
€174.47
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Graded New
€248.01
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NTSC-J

Box Only
€7.43
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Manual Only
€4.65
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Item only
€21.89
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Complete in Box
€18.59
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New (sealed)
€29.81
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Graded New
€32.79
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-16 New (sealed) NTSC-J €29.81 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Complete in Box NTSC-J €18.59 pricecharting
2026-07-16 New (sealed) NTSC-U €174.47 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Item only NTSC-U €19.95 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Complete in Box NTSC-U €58.08 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Manual Only NTSC-U €7.43 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Manual Only NTSC-J €4.65 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Graded New NTSC-J €32.79 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Graded New NTSC-U €248.01 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Box Only NTSC-J €7.43 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Box Only NTSC-U €23.86 pricecharting
2026-07-16 Item only NTSC-J €13.34 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Manual Only NTSC-U €7.42 pricecharting
2026-07-14 New (sealed) NTSC-U €174.19 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Graded New NTSC-U €247.42 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Box Only NTSC-U €23.82 pricecharting
2026-07-14 New (sealed) NTSC-J €29.76 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Graded New NTSC-J €32.74 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Complete in Box NTSC-U €57.99 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Item only NTSC-U €20.54 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Item only NTSC-J €13.31 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Manual Only NTSC-J €4.64 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Complete in Box NTSC-J €18.56 pricecharting
2026-07-14 Box Only NTSC-J €7.42 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Manual Only NTSC-U €7.42 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Graded New NTSC-U €247.29 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Box Only NTSC-U €23.81 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Graded New NTSC-J €32.72 pricecharting
2026-07-13 New (sealed) NTSC-J €29.75 pricecharting
2026-07-13 Complete in Box NTSC-U €57.96 pricecharting

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 21% cheaper
The NTSC-U version (€21.89) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€26.51) loose. CIB: PAL €36.07, NTSC-U €58.08.
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Trading near average
Current price €16.33 is close to the average of €16.63 over the tracked period (range: €12.64€26.51).
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CIB commands 36% premium
A complete PAL copy (€36.07) costs 36% more than a loose copy (€26.51). Sealed goes for €57.74.

Rarity & condition

Donkey Kong Country has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.

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 Country worth?

Donkey Kong Country for Game Boy Color is currently worth €26.51 loose, €36.07 complete in box, and €57.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Donkey Kong Country rare?

Donkey Kong Country has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Donkey Kong Country?

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 Donkey Kong Country, loose is €26.51 and CIB is €36.07 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Donkey Kong Country worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Donkey Kong Country is currently worth €26.51 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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