Donkey Kong Country. Donkey Kong Country 2. Donkey Kong 64. The greatest platformers ever made — all on the R36S. We tested the complete classic Donkey Kong library across SNES, Game Boy, and N64. Here's the definitive verdict for DK fans in 2026.
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DK64 97% · All Preloaded
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DKC 1/2/3 (SNES): 100%
DK64 (N64): 97%
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Gangplank Galleon · All
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6,860 reviews · ⭐4.69
🎮 Every Classic Donkey Kong on R36S — Full Test Results
| Game | System | R36S | iGC Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donkey Kong (Arcade/NES) | NES | ✅ 100% | 9/10 |
| Donkey Kong Country 🏆 | SNES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Donkey Kong Country 2 🏆 | SNES | ✅ 100% | 10/10 |
| Donkey Kong Country 3 | SNES | ✅ 100% | 9.5/10 |
| Donkey Kong Land (GB) | Game Boy | ✅ 100% | 9/10 |
| Donkey Kong 64 | N64 | ✅ 97% | 9.5/10 |
🏆 Donkey Kong Country 2 on R36S — The Greatest DK Game
- All 8 worlds fully playable
- All 52 levels accessible
- Diddy + Dixie Kong both work
- All animal buddies functional
- All DK Coins collectible
- 102% completion achievable
- IPS screen makes pre-rendered graphics stunning
- Save states before every boss
- Never lose DK Coin progress
- SNES emulation 100% accurate
- Iconic David Wise soundtrack perfect
- Pocket-sized — play anywhere
⚡ Why R36S is Perfect for Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Country's pre-rendered 3D graphics were revolutionary in 1994. On the R36S IPS screen, DKC's lush jungle environments, underwater levels, and mine cart stages look more vibrant than ever. The backlit display brings out colors that original SNES hardware couldn't match.
DKC1, DKC2: Diddy's Kong Quest, and DKC3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble all run at 100% on the R36S. Three of the greatest SNES platformers ever made, all preloaded, all perfect. The complete DKC trilogy in your pocket.
Donkey Kong 64 at 97% on the R36S. All 5 Kongs (DK, Diddy, Lanky, Tiny, Chunky), all 9 worlds, all Golden Bananas collectible. The massive N64 collectathon in your pocket for $79.99.
DKC2's later worlds are brutally difficult. DK64 requires hours of exploration. Save states before every boss, before difficult sections, mid-level. Never lose progress on Gangplank Galleon or K. Rool's Keep again.
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⭐ What Donkey Kong Fans Say About R36S
“DKC2 at 100% on this tiny device. All 52 levels, all DK Coins, 102% completion. The IPS screen makes the pre-rendered graphics look incredible. Best way to play DKC2 in 2026.”
“DK64 at 97% on the R36S. All 5 Kongs, all 9 worlds, all Golden Bananas. I played through the entire game. For $79.99 this is unbelievable value.”
“The complete DKC trilogy on one device. DKC1, DKC2, DKC3 all at 100%. David Wise's soundtrack sounds perfect. The mine cart levels are as thrilling as I remember from childhood.”
“I bought this specifically for DKC2. Save states before Krow and K. Rool saved me hours. The IPS screen makes Crocodile Isle look stunning. This is the definitive portable DKC experience.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The R36S at $79.99 is the best retro handheld for Donkey Kong in 2026. DKC1, DKC2, and DKC3 all run at 100% via SNES emulation. Donkey Kong 64 runs at 97% via N64. All games come preloaded with save states. The complete classic DK library in your pocket.
Yes, perfectly. All three Donkey Kong Country games (DKC1, DKC2: Diddy's Kong Quest, DKC3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble) run at 100% on the R36S via SNES emulation. All worlds, all levels, all secrets, all animal buddies work correctly. The complete DKC trilogy comes preloaded.
Yes. Donkey Kong 64 runs at 97% on the R36S via N64 emulation. All 5 Kongs (DK, Diddy, Lanky, Tiny, Chunky), all 9 worlds, and all Golden Bananas are accessible. The game is fully completable. DK64 comes preloaded on the iGC R36S.
Donkey Kong (NES), Donkey Kong Country 1/2/3 (SNES), Donkey Kong Land (Game Boy), and Donkey Kong 64 (N64) all come preloaded on the iGC R36S. The complete classic Donkey Kong library from 1981-1999 ready to play out of the box.
DKC2: Diddy's Kong Quest is widely considered the best game in the series and runs at 100% on the R36S. All 52 levels, all DK Coins, 102% completion achievable. David Wise's iconic soundtrack sounds perfect. The IPS screen makes the pre-rendered graphics look stunning. DKC2 on R36S is a must-play experience.
