Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Nintendo Switch · 2025
About this game
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is an enhanced and updated release of the Wii title Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010).
The original game is updated with visual enhancements.
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It also adds the additional levels from the Nintendo 3DS version Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (2013) and supports two-player local co-operative gameplay.
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for Nintendo Switch 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
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €31.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €7.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €37.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €52.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €78.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €31.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €52.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €31.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €37.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €78.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €7.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.02 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €47.64 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | PAL | €63.47 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €39.27 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €77.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €33.40 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €34.91 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €11.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.80 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD 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 Returns HD worth?
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €47.64 loose, €37.15 complete in box, and €48.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD rare?
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD 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 Returns HD?
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 Returns HD, loose is €47.64 and CIB is €37.15 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is currently worth €47.64 loose, versus €39.27 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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