Donkey Kong High Score Save Kit Compatibility and Multigame Comparison
Compare seven Donkey Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit options for compatible original Nintendo arcade hardware. Available choices include focused Donkey Kong upgrades, D2K, Pauline Edition, tournament and training systems, Remix gameplay, and the expanded 3DK Rearranged multigame kit.
Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition Multigame Free Play and High Score Save Kit
Choosing the Correct Donkey Kong High Score Save Kit
The HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong Free Play and High Score Save Kit category includes seven different upgrade paths for original Nintendo Donkey Kong arcade hardware. The correct choice depends on the PCB stack installed in the cabinet, the games or modes you want to add, and the processor or EPROM locations available on the original board.
These products are not interchangeable simply because they include Donkey Kong. Some support documented two-board and four-board PCB stacks, some add D2K or Pauline Edition content, and the 3DK Rearranged system has a different hardware requirement from the other Donkey Kong kits.
Original Nintendo Donkey Kong PCB Compatibility
Compare the Seven Donkey Kong Kit Options
Use this comparison to narrow the choices before opening the individual product pages. Product pages contain the complete feature lists, current versions, prices, included components, and ordering options.
| Kit | Best Fit | Important Compatibility or Installation Detail |
|---|---|---|
| HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong | Original Donkey Kong with score saving, settings, practice functions, and optional Wi-Fi | Supports documented compatible original Nintendo two-board and four-board Donkey Kong PCB stacks |
| Braze Donkey Kong | Focused Donkey Kong upgrade with Braze diagnostics and settings | Uses the Z80 location on compatible original Nintendo Donkey Kong hardware; verify the exact PCB configuration with the current guide |
| Braze D2K: Jumpman Returns | Donkey Kong plus D2K: Jumpman Returns without Pauline Edition | Supports documented compatible two-board and four-board Donkey Kong PCB stacks and uses the original Z80 |
| HighScoreSaves Pauline Edition | Donkey Kong plus Pauline Edition without D2K | Supports documented compatible two-board and four-board Donkey Kong stacks; full Pauline graphics require five matching video-PCB graphics EPROM changes |
| HighScoreSaves Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline | Donkey Kong, D2K, and Pauline Edition in one upgrade | Supports documented compatible two-board and four-board Donkey Kong stacks; Pauline graphics require five matching video-PCB graphics EPROM changes |
| Donkey Kong Remix Tournament Edition | Remix stages, tournament configurations, training, pacing, and competitive-play tools | Uses its own documented installation requirements; verify the original Nintendo PCB and ROM configuration with the current Remix guide |
| Donkey Kong Rearranged 3DK | Broad Donkey Kong family multigame collection with Rearranged and practice content | Requires a compatible original Nintendo two-board Donkey Kong or Donkey Kong Jr. stack with the correct 3DK or 3DKJr configuration; four-board Donkey Kong hardware is not supported |
Important Donkey Kong Installation Differences
Donkey Kong Pre-Order Compatibility Checklist
After Choosing the Correct Donkey Kong Kit
Once the original Nintendo PCB stack, processor and socket requirements, and desired game collection have been confirmed, use the matching product page for the complete feature list, available versions, included components, current pricing, options, and ordering information.
This category is intended primarily to compare Donkey Kong high score save kit compatibility and help match each upgrade to the correct original arcade hardware before an order is placed.
Donkey Kong Kit Compatibility FAQ
Do all Donkey Kong high score save kits support the same PCB?
No. Hardware support differs among products. Some options support documented compatible two-board and four-board Donkey Kong stacks, while the 3DK Rearranged system requires compatible two-board Donkey Kong or Donkey Kong Jr. hardware.
Does 3DK Rearranged work on a four-board Donkey Kong PCB?
No. The 3DK Rearranged configuration is designed for documented compatible original Nintendo two-board Donkey Kong hardware. The related 3DKJr configuration is for compatible two-board Donkey Kong Jr. hardware.
Which Donkey Kong kits require Pauline graphics EPROMs?
The HighScoreSaves Pauline Edition and combined Donkey Kong | D2K | Pauline products require five matching graphics EPROM changes on the original video PCB for the complete Pauline graphics presentation.
Does Donkey Kong kit installation require soldering?
Not when all required processor, EPROM, and daughterboard locations already have compatible sockets. A soldered component must be properly removed and the appropriate socket installed before fitting a kit that uses that location.
Should I choose a Donkey Kong kit only by the games it includes?
No. First match the desired games or functions to the kit, then verify that the selected product supports the PCB stack, processor location, ROM or EPROM configuration, and socket requirements in your cabinet.