Donkey Kong Jr [5 Screw]
Donkey Kong Jr [5 Screw]
Donkey Kong Jr [5 Screw]
Donkey Kong Jr [5 Screw]
Donkey Kong Jr [5 Screw]
Donkey Kong Jr [5 Screw]

Donkey Kong Jr [5 Screw]

$32.99
$37.99
$32.99
Loose
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Item Condition

This is a loose cartridge, coming without its original box or manual. The label shows the expected signs of age — some wear, light scuffing, or edge stress consistent with a well-traveled NES game from this era. The cartridge shell itself is intact and solid. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.

Item Description

Donkey Kong Jr. holds a genuinely special place in Nintendo history. Released in arcades in 1982 and later brought home to the NES, it gave players something almost unheard of at the time — a chance to play as Donkey Kong's son, swinging and climbing to rescue his captive father from none other than Mario himself. It flipped the established dynamic on its head and stands as the only game in Nintendo's library where Mario plays the villain, making it a fascinating artifact of the company's early storytelling experiments.

The 5-screw variant is the earlier of the two NES cartridge releases, predating the more commonly seen 3-screw shell that Nintendo standardized later in the console's life. For collectors, that distinction matters. It marks this copy as belonging to the first wave of NES software, manufactured at a point when Nintendo was still establishing its North American footprint. Finding one in decent shape is a small but satisfying win.

Gameplay-wise, Donkey Kong Jr. is a tight, demanding platformer that rewards precision. The young ape can grab one vine or two simultaneously — using two vines speeds his ascent but demands careful timing — and each of the game's stages challenges you to reach the top while avoiding snapjaws, nitpickers, and other hazards sent by Mario. The arcade-faithful level design holds up as a genuine test of old-school platforming skill, and the catchy theme music will plant itself in your brain after about thirty seconds.

This cartridge has been tested here at Coolection and was running as expected. That said, as with any vintage NES game pushing forty-plus years, performance can vary a little depending on your console, your connector setup, and the general mood of your NES on any given afternoon — a gentle cleaning of the contacts goes a long way.

Whether you're building out a complete NES library, hunting early production variants, or just want to revisit a genuine piece of gaming history, Donkey Kong Jr. on the 5-screw cart is a worthy addition to any shelf.

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