Donkey Konga 2
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About the Game
Donkey Konga 2 returns Donkey Kong and friends to a rhythm game built around drumming and clapping in time with scrolling notes. Left-drum, right-drum, both-drum, and clap symbols move toward a target, while accurate timing builds combos and higher scores. Three difficulty settings make the same song approachable for new players and more demanding for experienced ones.
Modes, Songs & Progression
Street Performance is the main progression mode, awarding DK Coins that can be spent on alternate sound sets, advanced arrangements, and minigames. Challenge asks players to clear songs in sequence, Battle adds score-changing items, Concert emphasizes synchronized group play, and Freestyle removes the note chart for open drumming. Music Lab contains rhythm-focused minigames, while the Hall of Records tracks saved results.
The North American song list spans pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, dance, classical pieces, and the game’s own theme. Rather than centering on a story campaign, the game is designed for repeated attempts, improved timing, unlocked arrangements, and social play across short sessions.
Controllers & Local Multiplayer
One to four players can participate locally, depending on the selected mode. DK Bongos provide the intended drum-and-clap controls, but a standard Nintendo GameCube controller is also supported; bongos are not required to operate the game. Multiple controllers are needed for simultaneous multiplayer. The game has no online requirement and supports progressive-scan output on compatible equipment. Developed by Namco and published by Nintendo, the North American GameCube release arrived on May 9, 2005 and is rated T for Teen.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Donkey Konga 2 | Nintendo GameCube.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Namco Limited | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Namco Limited | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Namco Limited | Italy | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Italy | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo Italia | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Namco Limited | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo España S.A. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Namco Limited | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Namco Limited | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo Benelux B.V. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Namco Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo UK Entertainment Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Namco Limited | Greece | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Greece | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nortec Multimedia A.E. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Namco Limited | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo France SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | DK Bongos | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Gamepad | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | Auto-save | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Music | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Music | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Music | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-01 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2005-05-09 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2005-06-03 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2005-06-03 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2005-06-03 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2005-06-03 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| 2005-06-03 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2005-06-03 | Greece | MobyGames |
| 2005-06-03 | France | MobyGames |
| 2005-05-09 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 2004-07-01 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2005-06-03 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| May 9, 2005 | North America | PriceCharting |
| July 1, 2004 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| June 3, 2005 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay Product ID | 2255918490 | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4902370509205 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GY2E-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496962746 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 45369329 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496393755 | Italy | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GY2P-EUR | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496393762 | Germany | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0009J2P6Y | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496962746 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GY2P-EUR | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 45369329 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496393786 | France | MobyGames |
| upc | 045496962746 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 45369329 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 045496962753 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4902370509205 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4902370509205 | Japan | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
