Donkey Kong 3 Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Product information "Donkey Kong 3 Free Play and High Score Save Kit"
The HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong 3 Free Play and High Score Save Kit upgrades a documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong 3 arcade PCB with Free Play, permanent Top 5 score and initials saving, adjustable attract sounds, separate lives-based score tables, menu-driven settings, Backup and Restore, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi leaderboard support while retaining the original Nintendo hardware and Donkey Kong 3 gameplay.
Donkey Kong 3 Compatibility & Requirements
Installation: Plug-in installation when the original Z80 is already socketed. Remove the original Z80 from the Nintendo Donkey Kong 3 PCB, install it on the HighScoreSaves daughterboard, and install the assembled kit into the original Z80 socket. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, a qualified arcade technician must install a compatible 40-pin socket before the kit can be used.
Donkey Kong 3 Settings Menu Video
See how to enter the Donkey Kong 3 settings menu and review the available options and controls.
What This Kit Adds
What's Included
- 1 × HighScoreSaves Z80 daughter PCB
Z80 processor required: transfer your current compatible Z80 to the kit or select a compatible processor option when ordering.
Standard vs. Wi-Fi Kit
Standard Kit
Permanently saves supported scores, initials, settings, and configuration data locally on the installed Donkey Kong 3 kit. No internet connection is required.
Wi-Fi Enabled Kit
Includes the same local features and can also submit qualifying completed scores to the HighScoreSaves online leaderboard after initials are entered.
Wi-Fi can be disabled without affecting local score saving, Free Play, settings, attract sounds, Backup and Restore, ROM Saver operation, or normal Donkey Kong 3 gameplay. Wi-Fi-enabled kits use compatible 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
Donkey Kong 3 Kit FAQ
How do I enter the Donkey Kong 3 settings menu?
Hold Player 1 Start for approximately 4 seconds while turning on the cabinet, then follow the instructions shown on the screen. The settings menu video above shows the available options and controls.
How are Donkey Kong 3 high scores organized?
The kit permanently stores the Top 5 supported scores and player initials. Independent supported score tables are maintained for two-, three-, four-, and five-life settings.
Is this the HighScoreSaves or Braze Donkey Kong 3 kit?
This product is the HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong 3 kit. It adds menu-driven settings, adjustable attract sounds, separate score tables, Backup and Restore, ROM Saver, and optional Wi-Fi. A separate Braze Donkey Kong 3 kit is also available.
Is a separate service or test switch required?
No. Supported game and operator settings are accessed through the HighScoreSaves on-screen kit menu.
Will the Wi-Fi kit still save scores if Wi-Fi is disabled?
Yes. Local score and initials saving, Free Play, settings, attract sounds, Backup and Restore, ROM Saver, and normal gameplay continue to work when Wi-Fi is disabled or unavailable.
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1 review
October 19, 2025 3:10 PM
Donkey Kong 3 Kit
Great addition to any DK3 for free play, high score saves, and attract mode/sounds! Another great kit from HSS!