Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: Apple or Donkey Kong?
Apple came first, in 1976 (founded). Donkey Kong followed 5 years later, in 1981 (released).
- First1976
Apple
company · foundedApple was founded in 1976 by three people; the third, Ronald Wayne, sold his share back for $800 just 12 days later.
- Second1981
Donkey Kong
game · releasedDonkey Kong, from 1981, introduced the hero later called Mario; then he was called Jumpman.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.