Earlier this morning, Microsoft officially confirmed that the N64 remade Banjo-Kazooie will release to the Xbox Live Arcade on Wednesday, November 26th for 1200 Microsoft points. But remember, those who pre-order Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts can download the XBLA version earlier and for free. If you're willing to plop down Nuts & Bolts pre-order cash, you'll receive a redemption code to download Banjo-Kazooie XBLA two weeks prior to its official XBLA release, which would be on or around November 12th.Also, tucked in towards the end of today's Banjo press release, is news that Banjo-Tooie will be releasing to the Arcade sometime in early 2009. Huzzah!
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9-24-2008 @ 3:54PM
Tony said...
1200? I was figuring on 800.
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9-24-2008 @ 4:00PM
Evan said...
That's the best news I've ever heard.
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9-24-2008 @ 4:01PM
Josh said...
YES! TOOIE CONFIRMED!!
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9-24-2008 @ 4:30PM
Jcarpio said...
Refresh my memory.. when is nuts and bolts coming out again?
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9-24-2008 @ 4:44PM
Jonman said...
Preordered!
I have to admit, the prospect of a free N64 Banjo is what really swung it for me.
*straightens rose-tinted nostalgia-goggles*
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9-24-2008 @ 4:47PM
squallgengar said...
SO happy that Tooie is finally confirmed. That game remains my favorite collect-a-thon of all time.
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9-24-2008 @ 4:59PM
craig64 said...
Even though I have next to no interest in the brand new Banjo game, I may have to preorder it just for the free arcade game! I finished it around 5 times on N64... but I don't own it anymore!
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9-24-2008 @ 5:19PM
joeybeast said...
Never played the game but it looks really good.
Nuts and bolts looks really good as well.
Damn my principle of never pre-ordering any game.
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9-24-2008 @ 6:52PM
Neuromancer said...
The original was the best next thing to a Mario game. I'm almost more excited about playing the first one than I am playing the new one.
9-24-2008 @ 5:57PM
Eddie said...
Speaking of the preorder goodness, anybody have experience or just flat out know whether Game Crazy (Hollywood Video) gets these preorder bonuses?
After dropping my five bones, the kid behind the counter says "uh, yeah, whatever you get with the game you get when it comes out" leaving me with a less-than-secure feeling about my free Kazooie.
Help?
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9-24-2008 @ 8:36PM
flameofdoom666 said...
I am not sure, but I was wondering the same question (but about GameStop)!
How can one be sure to get the promotional code?!
HELP! lol
9-24-2008 @ 6:47PM
Diva said...
@joey
You've never played the original BK and Tooie...?
You're in for a treat come November.. ;p
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9-25-2008 @ 12:14AM
joeybeast said...
I've never owned a N64.
I should play some games on the virtual console
9-24-2008 @ 8:00PM
Fire Fawkes said...
Good news mixed with bad news really. I get to play Banjo again BUT it comes at a horrid time. Fable 2, Fallout 3, Gears 2, Nuts and Bolts...holy crap too much to play. Still, free is free. I had this one preordered a long time ago.
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9-24-2008 @ 10:51PM
Ron said...
This is cool, I've never had the chance to play these games, and I'm looking forward to Nuts and Bolts. This will give me the chance to learn the story of these games.
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9-24-2008 @ 11:11PM
Dragonkal8000 said...
It is amazing to see the transition of Rare's games from Nintendo to Microsoft, obviously because of the buyout which was a while back but it is really nostalgic in a way to see the old games that were designed for the N64. Lol, I would have exected this to be released through the Wii shop channel but...oh well...the circumstances are such.
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9-25-2008 @ 8:48AM
matthew cobb said...
that is great news. i liked both of those game. i just hope it does not get goldeneyed.
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10-09-2008 @ 6:12PM
Matt said...
lol I wonder if Rare finally added "Stop-N-Swop"... haha those of you who are Banjo veterans will know what I'm talking about.
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