Donkey Kong Country Returns
Nintendo Wii · 2010
About this game
Donkey Kong Island awakes to the sound of an unusual hum, the musical beat of a new source of evil calling themselves the Tikis.
These unusual characters are turning the animals of the island into slaves for their own food gathering purposes, but unfortunately for them, they've also raided the banana horde of one Donkey Kong! Enraged by another act of greed, the King of Kong and his trusted pal Diddy are out to retrieve the banana's and set everything on the island back the way it should be.
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The return to the Donkey Kong series sees many familiar elements from the original saga combined with a host of new features and game play improvements.
DK is once again the main playable character, while Diddy hitches a ride on his back through single player, and can be controlled by another gamer in multiplayer (replacing the old tag system).
New additions include a Peanut Pop gun and a jetpack for Diddy, new hidden items to collect within each level (the classic K-O-N-G letters as well as new puzzle pieces), and upgrades for the Kongs that can be purchased within each sub-world.
And of course what DKC game would be complete without the trusty mind cart levels, upgraded and given a burst of added speed.
The Wii also allows motion control elements.
Moving the remote and nunchuk up and down rapidly, for example, makes Donkey Kong slap the ground, revealing hidden items or breaking apart rocks and land beneath him.
Other little tricks with motion control allows DK to roll quickly across the landscape or create a gust of wind to reveal even more secrets.
About Nintendo Wii
Launched in 2006, the Wii's motion controls (Wii Remote) brought casual and non-traditional players into console gaming at a scale no prior system had achieved, making it one of the best-selling consoles ever. Because so many Wii units sold with bundled software like Wii Sports, the bulk of the library is inexpensive to collect — but it also means truly rare Wii titles (often niche Japanese-only releases) stand out sharply from the norm.
Gamevaro tracks Donkey Kong Country Returns for Nintendo Wii 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 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.77 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €80.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €180.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €5.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €15.90 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | PAL | €45.01 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | PAL | €15.89 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €39.36 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €180.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €11.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €8.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €3.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €6.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €22.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €23.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €80.19 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Donkey Kong Country Returns 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 worth?
Donkey Kong Country Returns for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €15.90 loose, €8.15 complete in box, and €23.77 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Donkey Kong Country Returns rare?
Donkey Kong Country Returns 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?
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, loose is €15.90 and CIB is €8.15 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Donkey Kong Country Returns worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Donkey Kong Country Returns is currently worth €15.90 loose, versus €14.06 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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