Donkey Kong: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Donkey Kong, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | NES/Famicom | Atari 2600 | Donkey Kong: Original Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Graphics | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Version differences
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ContentNES/Famicom
The Famicom/NES port drops the cement factory (50m) stage and most cutscenes, including the opening where Donkey Kong climbs with the lady, because of cartridge memory limits.1
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GraphicsNES/Famicom
The Famicom version removes the height markers, such as 25m, shown in the arcade game.2
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AudioNES/Famicom
The NES version adds a new title-screen tune but cuts the final-stage music from two tracks to one.1
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ContentAtari 2600
The Atari 2600 port keeps only two of the original four stages because of memory limits.1
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ContentDonkey Kong: Original Edition
Donkey Kong: Original Edition for Virtual Console restores the cement factory stage and some animations missing from the NES version.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13