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NES · 1988

Donkey Kong Classics

2 Players · Platformer · Arcade · Nintendo

Two arcade classics in one cart: Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr.

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Know your controls

↑ ↓ ← → / W A S D Move X A · Z B Enter Start · Shift Select

WASD also moves Player 1 in single-player mode. On a phone, use the on-screen buttons.

About Donkey Kong Classics

Two arcade classics in one cart: Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. Donkey Kong Classics is a platformer / arcade game for the NES by Nintendo, first released in 1988. In Play8Bit it runs right in your browser for one or two players — no download or account — with keyboard, gamepad or phone-controller support.

Questions about this game

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Can I play Donkey Kong Classics online for free?

Yes. Donkey Kong Classics runs in your browser on Play8Bit with no download, install or account. Press Play now and it starts straight away.

How many players does Donkey Kong Classics support?

It supports one or two players: pick 2-player mode and invite a friend with a room code, or share one keyboard.

What controls does Donkey Kong Classics use?

Play with the keyboard (arrows or WASD to move, X and Z for the A and B buttons, Enter to start), a USB or Bluetooth gamepad, or your phone as a wireless controller.

What is Donkey Kong Classics?

Two arcade classics in one cart: Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. It is a platformer / arcade game for the NES by Nintendo, released in 1988.