Donkey Kong 3
Nintendo Entertainment System · 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.
↓ Read more
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 Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Donkey Kong 3 for Nintendo Entertainment System 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 3 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 NES release dates back to 1984.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €118.62 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.58 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.85 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.81 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.73 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €107.84 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €107.67 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.75 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €118.43 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.71 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.83 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.57 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.70 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.57 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.83 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €107.61 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €118.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €33.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €118.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €13.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €8.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €428.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €107.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €107.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €103.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €32.25 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Donkey Kong 3 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 3 worth?
Donkey Kong 3 for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €31.21 loose, €165.27 complete in box, and €362.24 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Donkey Kong 3 rare?
Donkey Kong 3 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 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. For Donkey Kong 3, loose is €31.21 and CIB is €165.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Donkey Kong 3 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Donkey Kong 3 is currently worth €31.21 loose, versus €31.68 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
![Donkey Kong 3 [5 Screw]](/covers/nes/88779.webp)
More Nintendo Entertainment System games
![Ice Climber [5 Screw] (NES)](/covers/nes/88778.webp)
