Metacritic 90
Out of 100
Came bundled with the Expansion Pak which was required to play.
Always verify the label print. Original N64 labels have a matte texture. Check for a Nintendo-stamped board inside.
Platformer, Adventure · 1999
Donkey Kong 64
Nintendo 64 · Value & Price File
Massive 3D platformer with five playable Kongs and countless collectibles.
As of June 2026, loose cartridges typically sell for $30–$36, while complete-in-box copies trade for around $125.
Market valuemarket range · June 2026
Loose~$30–$36CIB~$125
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★ Platformer, Adventure · 1999 ★
THE FILE
- Developer
- Rare
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1999-11-24
- Genre
- Platformer, Adventure
- Players
- 1
- ROM
- 32 MB
- Save
- EEPROM
- ESRB
- E
- Units Sold
- 5.27M
- Score
- 90 / 100
Collector's Q&A
How much is Donkey Kong 64 worth?
As of June 2026, a loose cartridge typically sells for $30–$36. Complete-in-box copies sell for around $125. Live links in the Price Check panel show the latest numbers.
Why does complete-in-box cost more?
The original box and manual were routinely discarded, so surviving complete sets are genuinely scarce. The box and manual can add at least $79 over the loose price.
How do I spot a fake cartridge?
Authentic carts have a Nintendo-stamped board inside, factory-molded plastic seams, and a board serial that matches the region label. Phillips-head screws instead of Gamebit screws? Treat it as suspect.
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