Donkey Konga

Rhythm-Action isn't a genre Nintendo has ever stepped into before, and now is not really an exception. Rather they have handed over the Donkey Kong license to Namco who have developed an unusual drum beating game.

Each region (Japan, America, Europe) comes with its own range of songs chosen for those regions. Some are from popular TV shows, some from Nintendo games, and many popular music songs, both old and new. The game comes packed with a set of electronic GameCube Bongos, which you must beat in time to the music as it appears on the screen. You can hit the left drum, right drum, both drums, or clap. Play against a second player (with a second set of drums) to see who get the best score.

The game also comes packed with minigames, letting you control Donkey Kong (and his friends) by hitting the drum.

System	GameCube
Developer	Namco
Genre	Rhythm-Action

GameCube
	12th December 2003
	27th September 2004
	15th October 2004

Cameos

Nintendo Music

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Several songs in this game are taken from other Nintendo games. Each regional release has its own track list, so some of the cameo songs are only available in certain regions.

Super Mario Bros.

A remix of the Super Mario Bros. Ground theme. This track appeared in all regions.
DK Rap

The Donkey Kong 64 opening theme. This is the remix from Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Donkey Kong Country Theme U.S./Europe Only

The Jungle theme from Donkey Kong Country. This is the remix from Super Smash Bros. Melee. This song also appears in the Japanese release of Donkey Konga 2.
The Legend of Zelda Latin Version U.S./Europe Only

A latin-style remix of The Legend of Zelda's main overworld theme. This song later appeared in the Japanese release of Donkey Konga 2.
Rainbow Cruise Europe Only

The Slider theme from Super Mario 64 and underwater theme from Super Mario Bros. This is the remix from Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Super Smash Bros. Melee Europe Only

The opening theme to Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Kirby: Right Back At Ya Japan/U.S. Only

The opening theme to the Kirby cartoon series. The Japanese and U.S. versions each feature different songs.
Pokémon Theme U.S. Only

The opening theme to the Pokémon anime theme.
Advance Adventure Japan Only

The opening theme to the Pokémon Advance Generation anime.
Ai no Uta Japan Only

The theme from the commercial for Pikmin.
Legendary Starfy Japan Only

The theme from the commercial for Legendary Starfy.

Bongo Sound Effects

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You can buy alternate sound effects for your bongos. Some of these sound themes are based on other Nintendo games:

NES Set

Sound effects from the NES version of Donkey Kong
Mario Set

Sound effects from Super Mario Bros. 3
Pikmin Set Japan only

Sound effects from Pikmin
Starfy Set Japan only

Sound effects from Legendary Starfy
SumaBura Set Japan only

Sound effects from Super Smash Bros. Melee
Kirby Set US/Europe only

Sound effects from Kirby's Dream Land
Zelda Set US/Europe only

Sound effects from The Legend of Zelda

Donkey Konga

Information

Cameos

Nintendo Music

Super Mario Bros.

DK Rap

Donkey Kong Country Theme U.S./Europe Only

The Legend of Zelda Latin Version U.S./Europe Only

Rainbow Cruise Europe Only

Super Smash Bros. Melee Europe Only

Kirby: Right Back At Ya Japan/U.S. Only

Pokémon Theme U.S. Only

Advance Adventure Japan Only

Ai no Uta Japan Only

Legendary Starfy Japan Only

Bongo Sound Effects

NES Set

Mario Set

Pikmin Set Japan only

Starfy Set Japan only

SumaBura Set Japan only

Kirby Set US/Europe only

Zelda Set US/Europe only

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