Donkey Kong 3 High Score Save Kit Compatibility and Comparison
Compare two Donkey Kong 3 Free Play and High Score Save Kit options for compatible original Nintendo arcade hardware. Both install at the Z80 processor location and retain the original Donkey Kong 3 PCB, while the HighScoreSaves and Braze kits provide different settings and operator approaches.
Choosing the Correct Donkey Kong 3 High Score Save Kit
The HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong 3 Free Play and High Score Save Kit category includes two upgrade options for documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong 3 arcade hardware. Both install through the Z80 processor location, but the HighScoreSaves and Braze products differ in how settings and operator functions are handled.
Because both products use the same general processor-installation area, choosing between them is primarily a matter of confirming the original Donkey Kong 3 PCB and socket requirements first, then selecting the kit whose operating approach best matches your cabinet and preferences.
Original Nintendo Donkey Kong 3 PCB Compatibility
Compare the Two Donkey Kong 3 Kit Options
Use this comparison to choose between the two upgrade paths. The individual product pages contain the complete feature lists, available versions, included components, current pricing, options, and ordering information.
| Kit | Best Fit | Important Compatibility or Installation Detail |
|---|---|---|
| HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong 3 | Owners who want the HighScoreSaves menu system, expanded operator controls, and an optional Wi-Fi version | Requires compatible original Donkey Kong 3 hardware and a Z80 installed through the documented CPU socket location |
| Braze Donkey Kong 3 | Owners who prefer a focused Braze upgrade using Donkey Kong 3's original test-mode controls | Uses a compatible Z80 processor and installs through the original Donkey Kong 3 CPU socket without special cabinet wiring |
Important Donkey Kong 3 Kit Differences
Donkey Kong 3 Pre-Order Compatibility Checklist
After Choosing the Correct Donkey Kong 3 Kit
Once the original Nintendo PCB, Z80 processor location, and socket requirements have been confirmed, use the matching product page for the complete feature list, included components, current pricing, available versions, options, and ordering information.
This category is intended primarily to compare Donkey Kong 3 high score save kit compatibility and help determine which of the two available upgrades is appropriate before an order is placed.
Donkey Kong 3 Kit Compatibility FAQ
Do both Donkey Kong 3 kits support the same arcade game PCB?
Both are intended for documented compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong 3 arcade hardware. Each current installation guide specifies that its kit is for a Donkey Kong 3 PCB.
Do both kits require a Z80 processor?
Yes. A compatible Z80 is installed on the selected daughterboard before the completed assembly is fitted into the original Donkey Kong 3 CPU location. An existing compatible Z80 can be used, or a compatible replacement can be selected where offered.
Does installation require soldering?
No soldering is required when the Z80 processor location already has a compatible 40-pin socket. If the Z80 is soldered directly to the PCB, it must be properly removed and the appropriate socket installed first.
Will these kits work on Donkey Kong or Donkey Kong Jr. PCBs?
No. These two products are intended for documented compatible Donkey Kong 3 hardware. Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. use their own kit categories and installation requirements.