Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) Super Nintendo (SNES): PSA Pop Report + Loose / CIB / Sealed Prices 2026
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PSA has graded 17 Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) Super Nintendo (SNES) copies on record — 6 loose, 11 CIB. PSA tracks 2 distinct production variants separately because they’re priced differently by collectors. Sealed copies trade for $8,000+ on the open market. This page is the per-game pop + price + grading reference for Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) on Super Nintendo (SNES) — updated weekly from PSA’s official population data and PriceCharting’s market catalog.
Quick Facts
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Title: Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR)
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Console: Super Nintendo (SNES)
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Variants tracked by PSA: 2
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Total PSA-graded copies: 17 (Loose: 6 · CIB: 11 · Sealed: 0)
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PriceCharting market data: available
Variant Comparison
PSA recognizes 2 distinct production variants of Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR), each tracked on its own population row because collectors value them differently. The variants this game discriminates on: Made in Mexico variant.
| Variant | Loose Pop | CIB Pop | Sealed Pop | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blockbuster Green Clamshell | — | 11 | — | 11 |
| Made in Mexico, Not For Resale | 6 | — | — | 6 |
PSA Pop by Condition
PSA tracks Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) populations independently for loose carts, complete-in-box (CIB), and factory-sealed copies — collectors price each condition separately because rarity and demand diverge sharply. Tables below show the grade-tier breakdown per condition, aggregated across 2 variants PSA recognizes for this title.
Loose Cartridge
Total graded: 6
| Variant | Pop | Grade Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Made in Mexico, Not For Resale | 6 | 8.5: 1 · 8.0: 1 · 7.5: 2 · 7.0: 1 · <6.5: 1 |
PSA has not graded the following variant in this condition: Blockbuster Green Clamshell.
Complete in Box (CIB)
Total graded: 11
| Variant | Pop | Grade Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Blockbuster Green Clamshell | 11 | 9.2: 1 · 9.0: 1 · 8.5: 2 · 8.0: 2 · 7.5: 3 · 7.0: 1 · <6.5: 1 |
PSA has not graded the following variant in this condition: Made in Mexico, Not For Resale.
Factory Sealed
PSA hasn’t graded any sealed copies of Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) for Super Nintendo (SNES) yet.
Current Market Prices
All prices below are pulled directly from PriceCharting’s public catalog and refreshed each time this article regenerates (typically weekly). PriceCharting computes their values from active and recently-sold listings on eBay + their dealer network — independent of any data on this page. The Sealed column reflects PriceCharting’s “manual-only” / new tier — factory-sealed retail at average condition; specific graded-sealed prices vary sharply by numeric grade + seal letter (use the Sealed eBay browse link below for grade-specific comps).
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Loose cartridge: $5,262
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Complete in Box (CIB): $7,426
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Sealed: $8,000
All 2 PSA-tracked variants share the same PriceCharting prices because PriceCharting indexes at the title level, not the variant level. Variant-specific pricing surfaces on eBay sold-comp data — check the Sealed / CIB / Loose browse links below for variant-aware market signals.
Listings
Each link below opens an eBay search filtered to that condition, scoped to Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) on Super Nintendo (SNES). “Sold” pulls completed/sold listings (use this for price research). “Listings” pulls current active listings (use this to find a copy to buy).
Why Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) Matters for Grading
With 17 PSA-graded copies on record, Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) sits in the mid-rarity tier for Super Nintendo (SNES) — graded copies surface periodically on eBay but command meaningful premiums over raw. Because PSA tracks 2 variants separately, production-code identification matters before submission. The pop-by-variant breakdown above tells you which variant is the rarer find.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) Super Nintendo (SNES) worth grading?
Yes for clean, top-condition copies. Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) has a healthy 17-copy graded population, and the higher-tier grades (9.4+) consistently command meaningful premiums over raw. Mid-tier grades (7-8) often net break-even after grading fees, so submission strategy matters.
How rare is a graded CIB copy of Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR)?
PSA tracks 11 graded CIB copies of Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) for Super Nintendo (SNES). The grade-tier breakdown above shows how those split across PSA’s numeric grades — top-grade copies (9.4+) are the scarcest and typically command the strongest premiums.
Should I buy a graded or raw copy of Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR)?
Depends on your goal. Graded copies cost more upfront but come with PSA’s authenticity + condition guarantee — the right move for buy-and-hold collectors. Raw copies are cheaper but require condition assessment yourself, and the grading lottery means a $50 raw cart can come back as a $25 PSA 7 OR a $200 PSA 9.4. Use the per-condition pop and price data above to calculate expected value before you commit.
Why does PSA track multiple variants of Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR)?
PSA recognizes 2 distinct production variants of Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (NFR) on Super Nintendo (SNES). Variants reflect real production differences — different factories (Made in Japan vs Made in Mexico), packaging die changes, ESRB-rating retrofits added partway through the console’s life, or Players Choice reissues from later runs. Collectors price them differently because rarity diverges, and PSA tracks each on its own population row so the data reflects the real market structure.
Sources
Pop counts pulled weekly from PSA Video Games population data. Prices from PriceCharting. PSA acquired WATA in 2024, so PSA’s video game database is the continuation of WATA’s population history.
Related Resources
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Super Nintendo (SNES) Game Library — every variant PSA tracks for this console, with pop + price per condition tier (loose, CIB, sealed).
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Retro Video Game Collecting — pillar with broader strategy, market dynamics, and grading economics.