Donkey Kong Country 3
A landmark platformer game for the Game Boy Advance, Donkey Kong Country 3 combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Rareware
- Released
- 2005
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Platformer
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (701)
- Last updated
Donkey Kong Country 3 Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Donkey Kong Country 3 on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Donkey Kong Country 3 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Donkey Kong Country 3 on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Donkey Kong Country 3" GBA longplay 2005
Donkey Kong Country 3 Cheat Codes
4 community-curated cheats for Donkey Kong Country 3. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code
000004F6+000A+1000201A+0007 -
Infinite Lives
33000458+0063 -
Max Bananas
830004AE+03E7 -
Max Sliver Coins
330004E4+0063
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donkey Kong Country 3 released?
Donkey Kong Country 3 was released in 2005 for the GBA.
Who developed Donkey Kong Country 3?
Donkey Kong Country 3 was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Donkey Kong Country 3 support?
Donkey Kong Country 3 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Donkey Kong Country 3?
Donkey Kong Country 3 is a Platformer game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Donkey Kong Country 3 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Donkey Kong Country 3 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Donkey Kong Country 3 in the browser?
No. Donkey Kong Country 3 streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Donkey Kong Country 3?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Donkey Kong Country 3 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Donkey Kong Country 3 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Donkey Kong Country 3. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
