Donkey Kong 64 N64
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £32.41 | £7.58 | £145.39 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £21.49 | £7.58 | £36.17 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £20.12 | £7.58 | £32.59 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £19.84 | £7.58 | £32.50 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £20.76 | £8.34 | £32.60 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £20.13 | £7.58 | £32.68 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £20.36 | £7.58 | £32.57 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £23.51 | £8.34 | £39.09 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £20.36 | £7.58 | £32.57 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £19.77 | £7.58 | £32.47 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £21.16 | £8.34 | £32.51 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £34.54 | £7.58 | £145.39 | 10 |
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Game History
Donkey Kong 64 was developed by Rare Ltd. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 console. The game was directed by Chris Stamper and represented Rare's ambitious entry into the 3D platformer market, following the success of their earlier work with Nintendo properties.
The game was first released in North America on November 24, 1999, followed by a European release in December 1999 and a Japanese release in 2000. It launched alongside the Donkey Kong 64 Expansion Pak, a memory upgrade required to run the game, which was necessary due to the cartridge's technical demands.
Donkey Kong 64 was generally well-received by critics, earning scores in the 7-8 range from major publications. While praised for its vibrant visuals, humor, and ambitious scope as a large 3D platformer, some reviewers criticized its camera system and the repetitive nature of collecting items. The game sold over 2.2 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the N64's successful titles during its lifetime.
The game is historically significant to collectors today for several reasons. It was among the last major collaborative efforts between Rare and Nintendo before Microsoft's 2002 acquisition of Rare. The title has become increasingly valuable on the secondary market, particularly complete copies with the original Expansion Pak, which can command substantial prices. The game also represents a distinct era of 3D platformer design that has developed a nostalgic following among retro enthusiasts.
An interesting development note is that the game featured five playable Kongs—Donkey, Diddy, Chunky, Candy, and Tiny Kong—each with unique abilities and perspectives. The 3D character models were considered technically impressive for the N64 at the time. Additionally, the game included voice acting by Grant Kirkhope and featured a memorable soundtrack composed by Kirkhope as well, which contributed to its distinctive personality and charm that collectors appreciate decades later.