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

A loose copy of Donkey Kong for NES is currently valued around $50.

How much is a sealed copy of Donkey Kong worth?

Sealed copies of Donkey Kong command a high resale value, listed at $1000.

Is the value of Donkey Kong affected by its 1983 release date?

As a 1983 Platform title from Nintendo, its age contributes to its collectible market value.

Donkey Kong [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value

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

NES

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

Donkey Kong [5 Screw] value — Loose $50 · Complete (CIB) $250 · Sealed (new) $1,000. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · NESPublisher · NintendoGenre · PlatformReleased · 1983

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Which version do you have?

If your goal is simply to own a Donkey Kong, the Standard version at $241 is the cheapest route. The 5 Screw version at $250 offers a slight premium, likely in packaging or a specific edition detail that adds collector appeal. Casual collectors should stick with the Standard for value, while dedicated enthusiasts willing to spend a little extra for the 5 Screw version should pay the premium for that enhanced collectible status.

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5 Screw— this pageDonkey Kong [5 Screw] — NES Price & Value$249.97$1,000eBay ↗

StandardDonkey Kong — NES Price & Value$241.25$411.27eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Donkey Kong [5 Screw] (NES)$249.97

Game details

UPC / EAN: 045496630218
Brand: NES
Platform: NES
Genre: Platform
Publisher: Nintendo
Released: 1983
Copies sold: 1.13M
ESRB: Everyone

Donkey Kong [5 Screw] (NES) resale value

A loose copy of Donkey Kong [5 Screw] averages around $50. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $250, and a factory-sealed copy commands $1000.

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	$50	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$250	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$1,000	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$1,100	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value for a loose copy of Donkey Kong?: A loose copy of Donkey Kong for NES is currently valued around $50.
How much is a sealed copy of Donkey Kong worth?: Sealed copies of Donkey Kong command a high resale value, listed at $1000.
Is the value of Donkey Kong affected by its 1983 release date?: As a 1983 Platform title from Nintendo, its age contributes to its collectible market value.