Donkey Kong Coleco box variation question 2600

[Wayco Wirz]

Hi guys,

I was finally able to track down a Coleco Donkey Kong sealed in box but have a question. I noticed there are two different versions, one that has the text to the left of the arcade machine and the other with an image of donkey Kong. Can someone explain to me what the difference is between these two? Which one came out first? How hard is it to find the one with the Donkey Kong image? I cannot find it anywhere, sealed or CIB. Thank you

 

 

[Rom Hunter]

There's no differences in gameplay and the differences in boxes you already explained.

The non-illustrated version came first.

Here are two other versions, btw:
http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-2600-vcs-donkey-kong_8097.html

Edited January 26, 2020 by Rom Hunter

[Wayco Wirz]

I figured they were the same.  So the illustrated came out later. Good to know. That site has some great info. Thanks!

[CincYnoTi]

Donkey Kong is the king of Coleco variations, like Combat is for Atari. Check out this site for a bunch of cartridge and box variations:

http://www.videogamevariations.com/AtariCompanies/coleco.htm

 

There are four different released-in-the-USA versions of the box shown there, one with just a printed date on the inner flap that is different. The cartridges also will show a different "Made in xxx" embossed in the plastic depending on where it was manufactured.

 

The first four releases from Coleco: Carnival, Donkey Kong, Mouse Trap and Venture; came in the non-illustrated box, and were later released in boxes with the illustration. You can see some side-by-side photos of these on my site:

https://sites.google.com/view/cincynoti2600/atari-2600/coleco

 

I have at least a half dozen Donkey Kong boxes, but the only illustrated one I had handy when I was making those photos was sold. The illustrated one is harder to find, but I don't think it's really all that rare (I could be wrong of course). If you are interested in one with the illustration, I'll see if I can find one in storage. 

 

[Jason_Atari]

The PAL release has a totally different cover.

 

 

[Cambouis de l'Atari]

The pal aussie ! Pal euro is more ntsc like.