Donkey Kong Returns 3D
Nintendo 3DS · 2013
About this game
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D offers over 70 levels of banana‑hoarding platform action starring Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong.
Run, jump, climb, and defeat enemies across diverse environments to reclaim the stolen banana hoard, rebuilt and optimized for portable play on Nintendo 3DS with stereoscopic 3D.
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This port includes both "Original Mode" (faithful to the Wii release) and an easier "New Mode" with extra items and health, plus an exclusive extra world of eight new levels.
About Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS (2011) added glasses-free stereoscopic 3D and a second analog input to Nintendo's handheld line, eventually building a library that rivaled the DS in size and quality. Because the eShop for digital purchases has since closed, physical 3DS cartridges are the only way to preserve access to many titles — a dynamic that's pushing more collectors toward cartridge-based copies even for games that were originally digital-first.
Gamevaro tracks Donkey Kong Returns 3D for Nintendo 3DS 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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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €20.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €10.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €22.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.42 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €25.25 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-J | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €15.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €10.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €22.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €20.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €21.82 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €19.84 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.48 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €9.87 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €3.95 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €19.76 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.28 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €21.74 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €2.47 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.31 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €4.00 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €19.68 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Donkey Kong Returns 3D 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 Returns 3D worth?
Donkey Kong Returns 3D for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €10.49 loose, €10.03 complete in box, and €20.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Donkey Kong Returns 3D rare?
Donkey Kong Returns 3D 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 Returns 3D?
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 Returns 3D, loose is €10.49 and CIB is €10.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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