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Donkey Kong Classics

Nintendo NES · 1988 · Arcade

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How much is Donkey Kong Classics worth on Nintendo NES? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 1988 Arcade release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around £171 new and £43 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 82 (S-TIER GHOST tier). Sealed value is down 5% over the past 3 months. Import copies in UK / PAL trade around £198.

PLATFORM RELICCULT CLASSICREGIONAL EXCLUSIVE

Donkey Kong Classics represents a foundational moment in NES history—an early arcade port that established Nintendo's home console identity. Sealed North American copies remain selectively available rather than abundant, reflecting the cartridge's age and the natural attrition of early NES stock. The title carries sustained collector recognition as both a cultural touchstone and a format-resilient physical artifact. Condition-sensitive pricing reflects sealed-copy scarcity, but the game's enduring cultural position ensures steady collector interest without speculative volatility. This is a stable, heritage-tier NES entry that rewards patient acquisition.

Donkey Kong Classics price guide — value by region

North America (NTSC-U)SHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£171
USED£43
CEV£178
VAULT SCORE 82 S-TIER GHOST
DEMAND Established · MOVEMENT Stable · STABILITY Stable
UK / PAL
NEW£198
USED£53
CEV
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Donkey Kong Classics — frequently asked questions

How much is Donkey Kong Classics worth on Nintendo NES?
Donkey Kong Classics on Nintendo NES currently values around £171 new and £43 used in North America (NTSC-U), with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £178. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Donkey Kong Classics rare or collectible?
Donkey Kong Classics has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 82 (S-TIER GHOST tier) — a 0–100 rating of its collector demand and desirability based on live market data.
What is the difference between the new and used price of Donkey Kong Classics?
A sealed (new) copy of Donkey Kong Classics trades around £171, while a used complete copy is about £43, a premium of roughly £128 for sealed.
Are import copies of Donkey Kong Classics cheaper?
Import copies in UK / PAL trade around £198, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK/PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J separately.

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