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The '''DK Bongos''' are bongo-like controllers for the Nintendo GameCube, primarily for use with the [[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]]. Each side of the controller is shaped like a classic Donkey Kong barrel with a rubber drum skin fastened on top. It also has a built-in microphone to detect clapping (although hitting the sides of it also functions well). The DK Bongos detect left and right hits, and clapping. The DK Bongos were primarily used for the [[Donkey Konga (series)|''Donkey Konga'' series]], though they are also the recommended controller for ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', and had ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' been released for the Nintendo GameCube it would have also used the DK Bongos. | The '''DK Bongos''' are bongo-like controllers for the Nintendo GameCube, primarily for use with the [[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]]. Each side of the controller is shaped like a classic Donkey Kong barrel with a rubber drum skin fastened on top. It also has a built-in microphone to detect clapping (although hitting the sides of it also functions well). The DK Bongos detect left and right hits, and clapping. The DK Bongos were primarily used for the [[Donkey Konga (series)|''Donkey Konga'' series]], though they are also the recommended controller for ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', and had ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' been released for the Nintendo GameCube it would have also used the DK Bongos. | ||
In Japan, the controller is called the TaruKonga (or "TaruConga") controller. The name is a multilayered pun, combining | In Japan, the controller is called the 「タルコンガ」''TaruKonga'' (or "TaruConga") controller. The name is a multilayered pun, combining ''taru'' (the Japanese word for "barrel"), ''kon'', or "con" (a suffix used by Namco when naming their original peripherals, such as the "GunCon", or the "TaTaCon"), and "Konga" (or "Conga"). | ||
The DK Bongos are also compatible with the [[Wii]].<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pl%C3%A4ttchen_Twist_'n'_Paint Wikipedia] (Accessed on 5-16-08)</ref> | The DK Bongos are also compatible with the [[Wii]].<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pl%C3%A4ttchen_Twist_'n'_Paint Wikipedia] (Accessed on 5-16-08)</ref> | ||