What is the typical value for a loose copy of Donkey Kong 3?

A loose copy of Donkey Kong 3 for NES typically sells for around $25.

How much is a sealed copy of this Nintendo platform game worth?

A sealed copy of Donkey Kong 3 is highly valued and can sell for as high as $853.

Is the Complete-in-Box version more valuable than a loose copy?

Yes, the Complete-in-Box version of Donkey Kong 3 is valued at $213, significantly more than the loose copy price.

Donkey Kong 3 [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value

Name: Donkey Kong 3 [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value
Brand: NES

NES

What Donkey Kong 3 [5 Screw] for NES is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Donkey Kong 3 [5 Screw] value — Loose $25 · Complete (CIB) $213 · Sealed (new) $853. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · NESPublisher · NintendoGenre · PlatformReleased · 1983

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest ownership of Donkey Kong 3, grab the Standard version for $131. The Screw version at $213 offers a premium experience, likely through unique packaging or scarcity, setting it apart from the basic Standard release. If budget is the primary concern, the Standard is the clear choice. Collectors prioritizing the higher tier should be prepared to pay the premium for the Screw edition.

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5 Screw— this pageDonkey Kong 3 [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value$213.25$853eBay ↗

StandardDonkey Kong 3 — NES Price & Value$131.17$525eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Donkey Kong 3 [5 Screw] (NES)$213.25

Game details

UPC / EAN: 045496630256
Brand: NES
Platform: NES
Genre: Platform
Publisher: Nintendo
Released: 1983
Copies sold: 1.13M
ESRB: Everyone

Donkey Kong 3 [5 Screw] (NES) resale value

A loose copy of Donkey Kong 3 [5 Screw] averages around $25. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $213, and a factory-sealed copy commands $853.

What drives the price

Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$25	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$213	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$853	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$938	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical value for a loose copy of Donkey Kong 3?: A loose copy of Donkey Kong 3 for NES typically sells for around $25.
How much is a sealed copy of this Nintendo platform game worth?: A sealed copy of Donkey Kong 3 is highly valued and can sell for as high as $853.
Is the Complete-in-Box version more valuable than a loose copy?: Yes, the Complete-in-Box version of Donkey Kong 3 is valued at $213, significantly more than the loose copy price.