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02/06/1981 'Donkey Kong' makes its U.S. debut

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Donkey Kong (Arcade, 1981) Feat. James Rolfe - Video Game Years History

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Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on his legacy and retirement

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Classic Game Room - DONKEY KONG review for NES

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SGB Play: Donkey Kong (1981)

Donkey Kong is an arcade game released by Nintendo. It is one of four games to be inducted into the Nintendo Hall of Fame. The original arcade version has four screen levels. The game was so popular in the U.S. and Canada that after the initial 2,000 units sold out.