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Donkey Kong Bananza Hits Lowest Price at Amazon and Walmart
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Donkey Kong Bananza Hits Lowest Price at Amazon and Walmart

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Key Facts

  • ✓ Donkey Kong Bananza is priced at $62.99 at Amazon and Walmart.
  • ✓ The discount is $7 off the original retail price of $69.99.
  • ✓ The game won Best Family Game at The Game Awards.
  • ✓ It received a 10/10 review score and was named IGN's best Nintendo game of 2025.

In This Article

  1. Quick Summary
  2. Pricing and Availability
  3. Critical Reception and Awards
  4. Other Games on Sale

Quick Summary#

Donkey Kong Bananza is currently available for $62.99 at both Amazon and Walmart. This price point represents a $7 discount from the original retail price of $69.99 and marks a return to the game's lowest price yet.

The game has been recognized as one of the top titles from the previous year, securing the award for Best Family Game at The Game Awards. It also received IGN's best Nintendo game of 2025 award and a perfect 10/10 review score.

For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, this deal offers a chance to acquire a critically acclaimed title at a reduced cost. The sale coincides with other discounts on major titles such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Pricing and Availability#

Donkey Kong Bananza is currently listed at $62.99 on both Amazon and Walmart. This pricing reflects a $7 savings off the standard retail price of $69.99. The return to this price point offers a significant opportunity for consumers looking to add to their game libraries.

The deal is available across two major retailers, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of shoppers. This specific discount matches the lowest price the game has reached since its release.

"a truly groundbreaking 3D platformer, with satisfying movement, powerful abilities, impressive destructible environments, and clever challenges that all come together in complete harmony to create Nintendo’s first Switch 2 masterpiece."

— Logan Plant

Critical Reception and Awards 🏆#

Donkey Kong Bananza has been widely praised by critics. It received a glowing 10/10 review, with the reviewer calling it "a truly groundbreaking 3D platformer." The game was described as a "masterpiece" for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring satisfying movement, powerful abilities, and impressive destructible environments.

Specifically, the game was awarded:

  • Best Family Game at The Game Awards
  • IGN's best Nintendo game of 2025
  • A 10/10 review score

The title was noted for "brilliantly redefining one of gaming’s oldest characters while simultaneously paying loving tribute to every era of the great ape."

Other Games on Sale#

In addition to the deal on Donkey Kong Bananza, several other titles are currently discounted. Amazon is offering deals on Assassin’s Creed Shadows for PS5 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is also on sale at both Amazon and Best Buy. These discounts provide a variety of options for gamers looking to purchase new titles in January.

"brilliantly redefines one of gaming’s oldest characters while simultaneously paying loving tribute to every era of the great ape."

— Logan Plant

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