Kong Switch
| Kong Switch | |
|---|---|
 A Blue Switch with Chunky Kong's face from Donkey Kong 64 | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong 64 (1999) |
Kong Switches,[1] or Floor Switches,[2] are switches that appear in Donkey Kong 64. Each having a Kong's face displayed, with only the depicted Kong being able to activate it from a Simian Slam or a more powerful variation, depending on the type. Kong Switches usually open a pathway or reveal a secret area. The first Kong Switch of Jungle Japes can automatically be activated if Donkey Kong lands on it. Kong Switches appear in three color varieties. Green Switches are the weakest, and at least a Simian Slam is required to activate it. Blue Switches are stronger and at least a Super Simian Slam can activate it. Red Switches are the strongest, since only a Super Duper Simian Slam can activate them; this type appears only in Creepy Castle.
Blue Switches begin to appear once the player reaches Fungi Forest. However, one appears in Gloomy Galleon's lobby in DK Isles. A Blue Switch also appears in Chunky's battle with King K. Rool, and if the player uses various glitches to access the battle while still having the Simian Slam, this switch can still be pressed.
Gallery[edit]
Green Switch with Donkey Kong's face in Donkey Kong 64
Lanky Kong approaching a Blue Switch in Donkey Kong 64
Chunky Kong approaching a Red Switch in Donkey Kong 64
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | コングスイッチ[3] Kongu Suitchi |
Kong Switch |
References[edit]
- ^ Bihldorff, Nate, Jason Leung, and Drew Williams (1999). Donkey Kong 64 Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 13.
- ^ Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica (December 1, 1999). Donkey Kong 64 Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 0-7615-2279-4. Page 19.
- ^ 「ドンキーコング64任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Donkey Kong 64 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 11.
