Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (Nintendo 3DS) — Cartridge only (no box)

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Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)2013 · Platformer

Nintendo 3DS

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

Name: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
SKU: N3DS-177729211650R
Price: 21.80 EUR
Availability: InStock

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+ €35.95 shipping · total €57.75

Margin scheme (Dutch law) — VAT not itemised.

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Good condition1 in stock May show light signs of use — a well-kept copy €28.45~~€29.95~~−5%

Acceptable condition1 in stock Visible signs of use and light scratches — pre-owned, 100% tested and working €21.80~~€22.95~~−5%

Poor condition1 in stock Clearly worn, with scratches — pre-owned, tested and fully working €17.05~~€17.95~~−5%

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Shipping €35.95 — your parcel leaves the Netherlands.

Order more than one and you share the shipping: a second game rides along free.

Purchases under SAR 1,000 (shipping included) are free of customs duty, but Saudi VAT of 15% applies, sometimes with a small customs service fee; from SAR 1,000 duty (usually 5%) is added. SPL collects it before delivery — it is not included in the price at checkout.

Crossing the border costs you more and takes longer. That you accept that anyway means a great deal to me.

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Personally tested — cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware before shipping
Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking — delivered by SPL to your National Address
30-day returns — send it back tracked, we sort it out together

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Specifications

Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Release year: 2013
Condition: Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)
Contents: Cartridge only (no box)
Region: PAL
Genre: Platformer

Shipping to Saudi Arabia

Small parcel (1-3 games), tracked: €35.95
Parcel (console / 4+ items), tracked: €53.95
Delivery time: 7-16 working days

We ship from the Netherlands: your parcel crosses the world, so it takes longer and costs more than a domestic delivery. Online purchases under SAR 1,000 including shipping are free of customs duty, but Saudi VAT of 15% applies; from SAR 1,000, customs duty (usually 5%) is added. SPL collects it before delivery — it is not included in the price at checkout. At checkout you enter the short address of your National Address.

On your console in Saudi Arabia: Nintendo 3DS games are region-locked: this European (PAL) edition plays on a European (PAL) Nintendo 3DS — check the region of your console, or ask us in the chat.

Saudi Arabia is outside the EU. Online purchases worth less than SAR 1,000 in total, shipping included, are free of customs duty — but Saudi VAT of 15% still applies, sometimes with a small customs service fee from ZATCA. From SAR 1,000, customs duty (usually 5%) is added on top. SPL collects it before delivery; it is not included in the price at checkout. SPL delivers to your National Address, which is why checkout asks for your short address (4 letters and 4 digits, e.g. RRRD2929). You pay in euros — Credit card or PayPal. Mollie does not process Saudi riyals; on the product page, in your cart and at checkout you see the approximate total in riyals, and your card converts the euro amount at its own rate.

Why does shipping abroad cost this much?

Inside the Netherlands a single game fits through the letterbox — €4.40, tracking included. That service stops at the border. Anything leaving the country goes with PostNL as an international parcel, which is a different and considerably more expensive service. That is where the €35.95 comes from: the border itself is not what costs money, the cheap service simply ends there.

That amount covers the PostNL rate to your country plus the packaging: bubble mailer or box, an antistatic sleeve for the cartridge, and tape. We never drop the tracking — on a parcel that crosses a border, shipping without proof of delivery is a risk for both of us.

Without you there would be nothing to grow. Every order that comes in here is the reason this shop can get bigger — and the reason I can keep doing this.

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About this product

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for Nintendo 3DS — Donkey Kong is one of the defining series in Nintendo history.

The 3DS version of the celebrated Wii comeback. Tough side-scrolling platforming with DK and Diddy — including an accessible new mode.

Cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware, ready to play. Clear signs of use on the item, described honestly — the game works perfectly.

The Nintendo 3DS came out in 2011: autostereoscopic 3D screen, StreetPass, backwards compatible with DS games. On the original cartridge the game runs the way it was meant to — and keeps working for years to come.

Who is this for? Anyone who would rather play on a real Nintendo 3DS than in an emulator — collectors who want the original in their hands, and players who simply want that feeling back.

Nintendo 3DS games are region-locked: this European (PAL) edition plays on a European (PAL) Nintendo 3DS — check the region of your console, or ask us in the chat. Every item passes our authenticity check (shell, board, Nintendo markings) and a function test — you're buying 100% original Nintendo.

Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking to Saudi Arabia: from €35.95; Saudi VAT (15%) is collected on delivery, customs duty only from SAR 1,000. 30-day returns.

Nintendo 3DS games →All Nintendo games with Saudi Arabia delivery →

Seen it cheaper elsewhere?

For most titles there’s also a private listing online, sometimes a few euros cheaper. The difference isn’t in the title, but in the copy itself and in everything around it.

Does it work?: Here: Has been running here — save and label checked — before it went online.; Private seller: ‘Works’ in the photo. You test it yourself, after buying.
Is it genuine?: Here: Label, product code on the back, colour and shape of the card, and booting. A reproduction doesn’t get through.; Private seller: Fakes are a plague with Pokémon and GBA games, and in a photo you can’t tell the difference.
If it disappoints?: Here: 30-day cooling-off period, and a 30-day warranty that it works.; Private seller: No right of withdrawal: consumer law doesn’t apply between private individuals. Buyer protection only covers the first 48 hours after delivery; after that you’re on your own.
Who’s behind it?: Here: One person, who has held this game personally and answers your question personally.; Private seller: Varies per listing.

Why you still remember this

The game you got when you were off sick

Colours too cheerful to stay gloomy, music you still hum along to, and a difficulty that let you win just when you were about to give up. These are the games where you only realised later how well they were put together.

One copy, this copy. An original copy in this condition comes in here now and then, not to order.

Gameplay trailer

Gameplay of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

Official trailer — get a quick feel for the gameplay before you buy. Click the image to load the video (privacy-friendly nocookie mode).

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Will it work on my console?

Compatibility — Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo 3DS cartridges are region-locked (EU/US/JP are separate regions) but work on the whole 3DS family — and those consoles also play DS games through backwards compatibility.

Compatibility overview for Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D: which consoles this cartridge works on.
Console	Works?	Details
Nintendo 3DS	Yes	Native — EU cart on an EU console
Nintendo 3DS XL	Yes	Native
Nintendo 2DS	Yes	Native — no 3D effect, but every game
New Nintendo 3DS	Yes	Native + a few New 3DS exclusives
New Nintendo 3DS XL	Yes	Native
New Nintendo 2DS XL	Yes	Native + New 3DS exclusives

Nintendo 3DS: Native — EU cart on an EU console
Nintendo 3DS XL: Native
Nintendo 2DS: Native — no 3D effect, but every game
New Nintendo 3DS: Native + a few New 3DS exclusives
New Nintendo 3DS XL: Native
New Nintendo 2DS XL: Native + New 3DS exclusives

Please note

•3DS games are REGION-LOCKED. Our 3DS games are PAL (EU) — they work on every EU 3DS console, NOT on US/JP ones.
•DS games also work on every 3DS model (backwards compatible).

Authenticity check

How we test Nintendo 3DS games for authenticity

3DS cartridges (2011-2020) have anti-counterfeit security, but fakes exist. We go through these five steps. Every Nintendo 3DS game in our shop goes through this five-step check before it is sold.

1
Card with a tab + sharp label
A 3DS card has a small protruding tab on the right, so it does not fit in a DS, and a slightly matte, sharply printed label. Glossy or blurry print is suspicious.
2
Product code CTR-XXXX
On the back: CTR- prefix (the internal codename of the 3DS). CTR-P-ECRP = Omega Ruby EU. No CTR- prefix or a mismatch = fake.
3
"Nintendo 3DS" branding
The cartridge must say "Nintendo 3DS", NOT "Nintendo DS" or "Nintendo DSi". Fakes often get this wrong.
4
Start-up test on a 3DS
The cartridge appears as an icon in the 3DS Home menu. An original cartridge gives the cinematic intro. Fakes give "data corrupted" or open a strange launcher.
5
Region and save test
A European card starts on a European 3DS or 2DS — an American or Japanese one does not, so the region on the label has to match. Then: save, switch off, switch on again; the save must still be there.

What we see with Nintendo 3DS games

Our experience

3DS cartridges can be recognised by the CTR product code and the tab on the side — that tab keeps them out of a DS. Since the eShop closed (March 2023), loose cartridges are the only way left to get 3DS games. We check cartridges with a start-up test, a region check and a save test.

Our tip

3DS cartridges only work on 3DS/2DS systems. NOT backwards compatible to DS systems (it does work the other way round: a 3DS plays DS games). The nicest screen is in the New 3DS XL and the New 2DS XL.

About this specific copy

This copy is in "Fair condition" — working, but with visible wear (scratches, signs of use). Our grading is conservative.

Based on hand-testing every Nintendo 3DS cartridge that comes in hereLast updated: October 7, 2026

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About the Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS (2011) is the direct successor to the DS and adds a glasses-free 3D effect to the top screen. The platform is fully backwards compatible with all DS games, which means you can effectively play 3,000+ titles. The 3DS eShop closed in March 2023 — since then, physical cartridges are the only way to get new content.

Fully backwards compatible with all Nintendo DS games.
The 3D effect can be switched off — it works in 2D for comfort during long sessions.
The eShop has been closed since March 2023. Physical 3DS cartridges get more expensive every year as supply dwindles.
Pokémon X/Y, Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon and Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D are the most sought-after titles.

Our tip: 3DS cartridges are rarely counterfeited — the chip technology is too complex. So when buying, pay attention above all to the region (an American cartridge does not start on a European 3DS), the condition and the label quality; we check every copy anyway.

Nintendo 3DS games

Frequently asked questions about Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

Is Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D original?

Yes, this is a 100% original Nintendo 3DS product. Every item is personally checked for authenticity before it ships.

What condition is Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D in?

Condition: Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working). Completeness: Cartridge only (no box). Every item is personally tested and checked for quality before it ships.

How fast will Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D be shipped?

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D goes out with PostNL on the next working day after your order and reaches you within 7-16 working days, with tracking. Shipping: €35.95.

Can I return it?

Yes, you have 30 days to change your mind — more than the 14 days the law requires. Return shipping is at your own cost, unless the item is faulty or we made a mistake — then we pay it.

How much does Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D cost?

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)) costs €22.95 at Gameshop Enter. Shipping: €35.95. Pay securely with Credit card or PayPal.

Which payment methods can I use?

You can pay with Credit card or PayPal. All payments are processed securely and encrypted by Mollie, a payment provider licensed by the Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank).

Is Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D PAL or NTSC?

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is a PAL version (Europe) and works on every European Nintendo 3DS without modification. The Nintendo 3DS is region-locked — an American or Japanese release would not work on a European console, this European copy does.

Do I get a warranty on Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D?

Yes. Every game is personally tested before it ships (start-up, saving, multiplayer where relevant) and comes with a 30-day working warranty from Gameshop Enter, plus 30 days to change your mind (more than the law requires). If it is faulty: free replacement or a refund — return shipping on us.

How is Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D packed and shipped?

It goes into a protective sleeve and a padded envelope with bubble wrap, via PostNL with tracking. Shipped on the next working day after payment.

Will I pay customs or import duties?

Will Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D work on my Nintendo 3DS?

Yes, it works on: Nintendo 3DS (PAL), 3DS XL, 2DS, New 3DS, New 3DS XL, New 2DS XL.

Do you have more Donkey Kong games?

Yes, we have more Donkey Kong games in stock — all original and personally tested.

I hope Gameshop Enter gives you back a piece of how it used to be.

That it’s soon in your hands again and feels exactly the way you remember it — that’s what this shop was started for.