The Nintendo Entertainment System, often abbreviated "NES", is the second 8-bit home video game system that was released by Nintendo outside Japan on October 18, 1985, during the third generation. It followed the Family Computer, known as "Famicom", released only in Japan on July 15, 1983. The game systems make use of ROM cartridges[1] to be attached on the console port and able to play different games. And wired controllers[2] plugged in specific ports on the consoles were necessary for players to make inputs.
Nintendo Famicom console and two controllers, released on July 15, 1983.
The first model of the NES with a single controller, released on October 18, 1985.
![NES-101 model[3] and a single controller, released in 1993-1994.](/wiki/File:NES_Console_Set.jpg "NES Console Set.jpg (1.49 MB)")
NES-101 model[3] and a single controller, released in 1993-1994.
List of Donkey Kong games released for NES[]
Below is a list of Donkey Kong series games released for NES. Most of them were ports of the Arcade releases.
- Donkey Kong (1983 & 1986)
- Donkey Kong Jr. (1983, 1986 & 1987)
- Donkey Kong Jr. Math (1983 & 1986)
- Donkey Kong 3 (1984, 1986 & 1987)
- Return of Donkey Kong (canceled in 1988)
- Donkey Kong no Ongaku Asobi (canceled in 1983)
Gallery[]
North American boxart of Donkey Kong for NES.
North American boxart of Donkey Kong Jr. for NES.
North American boxart of Donkey Kong Jr. Math for NES.
North American boxart of Donkey Kong 3 for NES.