XBLA - Banjo-Kazooie - 1200pts [Mobile/Archive]

LinkinPrime

07-16-2008, 02:42 PM

10/8: Trailer with enhanced graphics comparison:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41028.html

9/24:

Microsoft announced today that the N64 classic “Banjo-Kazooie” will be released exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade on November 26 , 2008.

“Banjo-Kazooie” for Xbox LIVE Arcade will retail for 1200 Microsoft points, or $15 when it launches this November . However, there is still time to take advantage of the “Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts” pre-order offer. Those who pre-order Banjo’s latest adventure at participating retailers not only get Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts but also receive, a complimentary code to redeem “Banjo-Kazooie,” from Xbox LIVE Arcade nearly 2 weeks before it’s global release. Consumers who participate in this pre-order program receive the added benefit of getting their hands on the goodies that await to be unlocked in “Stop N’ Swop” Before anyone else.

Initially conceived for the original Nintendo 64 version of “Banjo-Kazooie” ten years ago, “Stop N’ Swop” will finally come to fruition on the Xbox 360. “Stop N’ Swop” is a feature that rewards players’ accomplishments in the Xbox LIVE Arcade game by unlocking extra content and features in “Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.”

As if “Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts” and “Banjo-Kazooie” weren’t enough, “Banjo-Tooie” is also heading to Xbox LIVE Arcade in early 2009, making Xbox 360 the new home of the beloved “Banjo-Kazooie” franchise.http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/17657/BanjoKazooie-for-Xbox-Live-Arcade-Dated/

July 14, 2008 - At its E3 press conference, Microsoft announced that Rare's original Banjo platformer will be released this year for the Xbox Live Arcade. The game will feature slightly upgraded visuals and the long awaited "stop and swap" functionality originally promised at its release more than 10 years ago.

Many will remember that the first Banjo-Kazooie (http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14265992.html) game promised to interact with Banjo-Tooie. That didn't pan out, but that feature will finally be realized on Xbox 360. By finding specific items in Banjo-Kazooie on Xbox Live Arcade, you will be able to unlock things in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts.http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/886/886920p1.html

Finally get to see what that ice key is all about.

http://www.lgdg.net/sns/SNS2.jpg

I'll update as more info trails in.

anomynous

07-16-2008, 02:48 PM

http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/886/886920p1.html

Finally get to see what that ice key is all about.

I'll update as more info trails in.

Finally

I'm just wondering how they ever expected to get Stop N Swap to work on the N64, since it saves to the cartridge.

foxdvd

07-16-2008, 02:49 PM

This sounds good...the game has to be at least 1200 points....

MisterHand

07-16-2008, 03:01 PM

I'm just wondering how they ever expected to get Stop N Swap to work on the N64, since it saves to the cartridge.Presumably it would have required a memory card.

Rocko

07-16-2008, 03:02 PM

Very excited. For me this is the best news to come from the three press conferences.

Finally

I'm just wondering how they ever expected to get Stop N Swap to work on the N64, since it saves to the cartridge.
On board memory would've given players about ten seconds to take out Banjo Tooie and put in Banjo Kazooie (or was it the other way around?) and get the content. With revisions to the N64, it reduced the time available to switch the game to about a second, so they ditched the feature.

Zmonkay

07-16-2008, 03:06 PM

Very excited. For me this is the best news to come from the three press conferences.

Yup. I actually just recently replayed BK and BT, since RARE pretty much said they wouldn't be showing up on XBLA, and I'm STILL excited to play it again!

anomynous

07-16-2008, 03:09 PM

Presumably it would have required a memory card.

yeah, I guess

mrcheapo11

07-16-2008, 03:10 PM

Super excited for this, hopefully it comes out before Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts. The only thing that confuses me a bit is that only the first Banjo game is confirmed, then why not Banjo-Tooie? Hopefully Tooie comes along eventually, but will buy this no matter what.

Edit: and it wasn't the memory card that was goign to be used for SNS, it was the Expansion Pak, I believe.

LinkinPrime

07-16-2008, 03:14 PM

I hope that this sells well and we get Banjo-Tooie on XBLA sometime as well.

anomynous

07-16-2008, 04:13 PM

I hope that this sells well and we get Banjo-Tooie on XBLA sometime as well.

This

anomynous

07-21-2008, 12:05 PM

Banjo Tooie coming to XBLA tooie(You See What I Did There?):
http://www.gamerbytes.com/2008/07/banjo_kazooie_and_banjo_tooie.php

mrcheapo11

07-21-2008, 12:42 PM

Banjo Tooie coming to XBLA tooie(You See What I Did There?):
http://www.gamerbytes.com/2008/07/banjo_kazooie_and_banjo_tooie.php

http://bbsimg.ngfiles.com/1/15622000/ngbbs47c75dd85caf0.jpg

Well this is great new:D

Corvin

07-21-2008, 12:56 PM

I hope that this sells well and we get Blast Corps. on XBLA sometime as well.

fixed for errors.

Kyattsuai

07-21-2008, 01:57 PM

That's excellent news. On a somewhat related topic, when did they discover/release the codes for the eggs and key in the N64 version? I only realized that they were actually obtainable in the first one a month ago.

Zmonkay

07-21-2008, 04:23 PM

...
BOTH games released on XBLA?

*joygasm

Jasonofindy

07-21-2008, 05:06 PM

Banjo Tooie coming to XBLA tooie(You See What I Did There?):
http://www.gamerbytes.com/2008/07/banjo_kazooie_and_banjo_tooie.php

While I would like to see Banjo-Tooie as well, I think that the writer of that article may have made an erroneous assumption. It looks as if he assumes that Tooie was coming BECAUSE of the Stop and Swap inclusion announcement. The info released so far indicates that Stop and Swap was instead retooled to work between Banjo 1 and the new Nuts and Bolts game.

This doesn't mean Tooie is NOT eventually coming, just that the linked article isn't necessarily correct in announcing it. i.e. Don't get your hopes up too high.

LinkinPrime

07-21-2008, 06:15 PM

While I would like to see Banjo-Tooie as well, I think that the writer of that article may have made an erroneous assumption. It looks as if he assumes that Tooie was coming BECAUSE of the Stop and Swap inclusion announcement. The info released so far indicates that Stop and Swap was instead retooled to work between Banjo 1 and the new Nuts and Bolts game.

This doesn't mean Tooie is NOT eventually coming, just that the linked article isn't necessarily correct in announcing it. i.e. Don't get your hopes up too high.

I read that the same way...there's no credibility there, its just pure speculation. The Stop N' Swop never worked so the inclusion of it on the first game could mean that it will be available by mere unlocking of additional puzzles or by the connectivity feature with "Nuts & Bolts".

rabbitt

07-21-2008, 07:19 PM

I'll buy the game if I can get that motherfuckin' Ice Key.

anomynous

07-21-2008, 07:33 PM

Well hopefully it's true

evyrew

07-21-2008, 08:08 PM

That's pretty clever to have the xbla original tied to Banjo N&B. It gives gamers an incentive to play both games.

LinkinPrime

09-24-2008, 03:17 PM

Priced at 1200pts, set to release 11/26, and Banjo-Tooie in 2009!

Microsoft announced today that the N64 classic “Banjo-Kazooie” will be released exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade on November 26 , 2008.

“Banjo-Kazooie” for Xbox LIVE Arcade will retail for 1200 Microsoft points, or $15 when it launches this November . However, there is still time to take advantage of the “Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts” pre-order offer. Those who pre-order Banjo’s latest adventure at participating retailers not only get Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts but also receive, a complimentary code to redeem “Banjo-Kazooie,” from Xbox LIVE Arcade nearly 2 weeks before it’s global release. Consumers who participate in this pre-order program receive the added benefit of getting their hands on the goodies that await to be unlocked in “Stop N’ Swop” Before anyone else.

Initially conceived for the original Nintendo 64 version of “Banjo-Kazooie” ten years ago, “Stop N’ Swop” will finally come to fruition on the Xbox 360. “Stop N’ Swop” is a feature that rewards players’ accomplishments in the Xbox LIVE Arcade game by unlocking extra content and features in “Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.”

As if “Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts” and “Banjo-Kazooie” weren’t enough, “Banjo-Tooie” is also heading to Xbox LIVE Arcade in early 2009, making Xbox 360 the new home of the beloved “Banjo-Kazooie” franchise.http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/17657/BanjoKazooie-for-Xbox-Live-Arcade-Dated/

benjamouth

09-24-2008, 03:38 PM

1200 points seems a bit pricey, glad I'll be getting it as a pre-order bonus.

I expected it to be 800 points. I wonder if we'll see a rise in the number of 1200 points games on XBLA :-k

Zmonkay

09-24-2008, 06:05 PM

Sexy. Wonder if they'll do anything to Tooie about it's missing Swap N' Shop. To my understanding, the NEW SNS in BK is to link with BK360, but it'd be great if they could get the original SNS working for the Live Arcade games too (wishful thinking, I know)

foxdvd

09-24-2008, 09:35 PM

any word on achievements?

xtreme_Zr2

09-25-2008, 01:38 PM

Achievements:

200 points...here (http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/911/911501p1.html).

Looks like a blast!

rabbitt

09-25-2008, 05:53 PM

Strange that the price is 1200 points. Makes me kinda wonder if they did this to potentially increase sales of Nuts and Bolts. "For $25 more, I can get this and Nuts and Bolts." Just a thought.

Zmonkay

09-25-2008, 06:58 PM

the achievements are clever, but I don't like that for the most part, they are the "beat the game, get the achievements" type. I like it better when you have to do extra or challenging things to earn some, not just play the game normally. Only one that people might not normally do would be the Jigsaw maker achievement, because it's not obvious that you can go to Banjo's house and do timed jigsaw puzzles (I think it was in Banjo's house at least)

KingBroly

09-25-2008, 07:13 PM

There's a get all notes achievement, but not get all jiggies achievement? Bizarre.

Zmonkay

09-26-2008, 12:49 AM

There's a get all notes achievement, but not get all jiggies achievement? Bizarre.

heh, for some reason, every time I replay the game, I am ALWAYS missing 4 notes in click clock woods. EVERY fucking time. I know where to go back to get them, and yet I still miss them at first every time...

kennistond

09-26-2008, 02:27 AM

ddrpower

09-26-2008, 02:32 AM

Strange that the price is 1200 points. Makes me kinda wonder if they did this to potentially increase sales of Nuts and Bolts. "For $25 more, I can get this and Nuts and Bolts." Just a thought.

Exactly what I thought.

But then I realize that I'm on CAG and I could go on Amazon and get it for $37. $22 more and I get nuts and bolts :)

Then I remember I get tax from amazon and it raises back up to $25 :bomb:

LinkinPrime

09-30-2008, 07:06 PM

First images:
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/1852/banjo3vr5.th.jpg (http://img112.imageshack.us/my.php?image=banjo3vr5.jpg) http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/4061/banjo2iz2.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=banjo2iz2.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/812/banjoex6.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=banjoex6.jpg)
For one, the game looks better. It’s not any kind of major graphical overhaul, like say Bionic Commando Rearmed, but the game definitely looks bright and polished and in HD. It’s analogous to the restoration of a painting, where years of soot and dirt are removed to reveal the artist’s original intention. Banjo-Kazooie on XBLA looks like it’s made from the same models and textures, just very cleanly and with some lovely anti-aliasing to boot.

Full preview and more images can be found here: http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2120/BanjoKazooie/p1/

duffyman

09-30-2008, 07:28 PM

Such good memories playing that game... I can't wait to play it with a comfortable joystick!

Zmonkay

09-30-2008, 07:34 PM

I'm guessing the "improved graphics" are along the lines of Ocarina of Time on Gamecube. Higher resolutions just smooths all the jagged and blurry edges and makes everything pop a little more. I really wish I had a widescreen TV for this though :(

lilboo

09-30-2008, 07:35 PM

1200?!
Ok I won't bitch.

But this is def even MORE of an incentive to pre-order this game!

Shan82

09-30-2008, 07:50 PM

LinkinPrime

09-30-2008, 07:52 PM

I know this is the N64 game so there's not much else they'll be able to do to it, but does anyone know if there's a potential or even inkling of any extra download content for this game in the future? :D Just wondering ...

There's the Stop N' Swoop that links this game to "Nuts & Bolts"...then in 2009 we'll see Banjo-Tooie...which may use the same feature with either B-K and/or BK-N&B so I'd say its a possibility.

MikeydCT

09-30-2008, 09:52 PM

How does the pre order go? you get this for free?
1200 is a bit to much, I guess I will wait for a sell on points card to get this.

SpazX

09-30-2008, 09:56 PM

How does the pre order go? you get this for free?
1200 is a bit to much, I guess I will wait for a sell on points card to get this.

Yeah, you get it free. And I guess the preorder is still $37 at Amazon.

Persona7

09-30-2008, 10:41 PM

Does anyone know when the cards will be available in store? :) I hope by the time Fallout 3 comes out so I can knock 2 other preorders out at the time.

PrarieD0G

10-01-2008, 02:48 AM

IGN's Video Preview: http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14265992/banjo-kazooie/videos/banjo_xblaprev_092508.html

More of what we already know I guess, but you get to see it in action here. I'm glad to hear that it will run in widescreen.

LinkinPrime

10-09-2008, 01:16 AM

Game is looking awesome! Here's a great trailer showing a comparison of the N64 version and the newly polished XBLA version :D
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41028.html

JohnnyFoxDarko

10-09-2008, 01:29 AM

Looks like a Wii game.
Tight.

LinkinPrime

10-09-2008, 01:31 AM

You shut your filthy mouth [-(

JohnnyFoxDarko

10-09-2008, 01:36 AM

8-)
I should have saved my Toyota points for this.
I'm never going to finish MM9. :/

anarchyburger

10-09-2008, 05:23 AM

this looks awesome, in the comparison trailer it just looks like it is at a higher resolution and all the jagged edges are gone. thats the only difference i see.

Lexxon

10-09-2008, 08:35 AM

this looks awesome, in the comparison trailer it just looks like it is at a higher resolution and all the jagged edges are gone. thats the only difference i see.

That's fine with me. The original was awesome, I'd rather see as little changes as possible outside of Widescreen support, Progressive scan (both seem very in), and just making it less jaggy than the original. [Remember the whole, N64 games are meant to look better but the hardware holds it back? The revamped BK looks a lot like Banjo-Tooie did on Project64 with some additional smoothing and hi-rez options on]

lolwut?

10-09-2008, 09:36 AM

So wait, can I just go to Gamestop and lay down a $5 preorder to get this?

If so, consider it done...

Corvin

10-09-2008, 10:06 AM

I don't think so, I think it requires a full price purchase. i.e. you get the code when the game ships.

Zmonkay

10-09-2008, 10:22 AM

Nice! I still wish the game came out BEFORE Nuts and Bolts though...

guyver2077

10-09-2008, 10:38 AM

looking good... cant wait

lolwut?

10-09-2008, 12:51 PM

I don't think so, I think it requires a full price purchase. i.e. you get the code when the game ships.

Damn. Any deals going on for it? Maybe I'll just try it out and if I don't like it I can always trade/sell it away

pitfallharry219

10-09-2008, 12:59 PM

Amazon has it for $36.99, which is probably the lowest price you'll find it at for a while.

lolwut?

10-09-2008, 01:02 PM

Amazon has it for $36.99, which is probably the lowest price you'll find it at for a while.

Hmm :-k Doesn't sound too bad. What's retail on this one, $49.99?

fart_bubble

10-09-2008, 01:13 PM

What's retail on this one

$39.99

j1mb07

10-09-2008, 10:24 PM

what about buying from amazon, getting the code then just returning the game?

greyzieoriental

10-09-2008, 11:07 PM

which stores are included in the participating stores for the pre-order bonus?

Rocko

10-09-2008, 11:29 PM

Wow, that definitely looks nicer. I can't wait for this.

Corvin

10-10-2008, 01:46 AM

which stores are included in the participating stores for the pre-order bonus?

I believe it's only Amazon and Gamestop.

Nelo Ice

10-10-2008, 01:49 AM

I believe it's only Amazon and Gamestop.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/buyNow/b/bknutsandbolts/
and gamecrazy

benjamouth

10-10-2008, 11:42 AM

Looks good, I didn't play tis back in the day so I'm looking forward to giving it a go.

Makes a nice bonus with my Amazon pre-order.

xeno

10-11-2008, 04:13 AM

Looks good, I didn't play tis back in the day so I'm looking forward to giving it a go.

Your in for a awsome time!

Nathan_Sama

10-16-2008, 10:16 PM

For some reason I expected it to have the same graphics and Nuts & Bolts.....

LinkinPrime

11-11-2008, 12:49 PM

Game's up for those who got the pre-order codes from N&B.

fraggedbylaggers

11-11-2008, 02:17 PM

I have my code but am waiting for M$ to get the effing system back to me...

PagingDrUgly

11-11-2008, 03:51 PM

anyone get their Amazon.com code?

UnderHero5

11-11-2008, 04:52 PM

anyone get their Amazon.com code?
Not yet. If I remember right, it said they'd send the codes 5 days after the games release date. It's not on the page any longer, though.

KingBroly

11-11-2008, 05:16 PM

The Bottles Puzzles can kiss my ass. The controls...so slippery.

Brak

11-11-2008, 05:28 PM

Are there any ways of acquiring a Banjo-Kazooie code, or is it too late?

KingBroly

11-11-2008, 05:44 PM

I'm assuming you can still get them. Probably don't even have to pre-order if you ask nicely.

Brak

11-12-2008, 06:36 AM

I'm assuming you can still get them. Probably don't even have to pre-order if you ask nicely.
As per usual, the GameStop clerk I spoke with had no idea what I was talking about.

KingBroly

11-12-2008, 08:57 AM

Well...they might be in a glass case on the counter or something like that. You could also bring them a picture of what the code looks like.

Danimal

11-12-2008, 11:39 AM

anyone get their Amazon.com code?Haven't gotten mine yet, and in fact N&B hasn't even shipped yet. I was under the impression that preordered games on Amazon are usually delivered on the game's release date. Do I have that wrong?

UnderHero5

11-12-2008, 11:50 AM

Haven't gotten mine yet, and in fact N&B hasn't even shipped yet. I was under the impression that preordered games on Amazon are usually delivered on the game's release date. Do I have that wrong?
Only certain games have that option. I don't think Banjo was on of them.

KingBroly

11-12-2008, 12:46 PM

Has anyone gotten their copy of Nuts & Bolts yet?

mht727

11-12-2008, 01:36 PM

my copy just came from gamestop.com and there was NO code in the package, so i dont know if they are going to email the codes or what. I am starting to feel like i got screwed.

MisterHand

11-12-2008, 01:38 PM

My Amazon order still hasn't shipped, nor have I received my code.

mtxbass1

11-12-2008, 01:39 PM

1200 points? ugh.

LinkinPrime

11-12-2008, 01:39 PM

Has anyone gotten their copy of Nuts & Bolts yet?

Mine's paid for and hopefully ready for pickup after work. Played a bit of the XBLA game last night...love it...never realized how cheesy it is, in a fun way of course!

fraggedbylaggers

11-12-2008, 02:09 PM

1200 points? ugh.

it is pretty expensive if you find it used and this is widescreen 60fps and remastered audio. And you dont need to boot up your old 64

mtxbass1

11-12-2008, 02:36 PM

it is pretty expensive if you find it used and this is widescreen 60fps and remastered audio. And you dont need to boot up your old 64

True, however I don't like this creep towards 1200 and 1600 points we're seeing for certain games.

KingBroly

11-12-2008, 03:19 PM

It's creeping towards 4800 points, not just 1200. That's Microsoft's plan, isn't it?

fraggedbylaggers

11-12-2008, 04:08 PM

True, however I don't like this creep towards 1200 and 1600 points we're seeing for certain games.

Point taken but I am not exactly convinced that you are correct...

I think banjo kazooie is a WAAAAAAAY more involved game than most XBLA games.

People paid $10 for mario 64 on the wii and that had no new features...

mtxbass1

11-12-2008, 05:16 PM

Point taken but I am not exactly convinced that you are correct...

I think banjo kazooie is a WAAAAAAAY more involved game than most XBLA games.

People paid $10 for mario 64 on the wii and that had no new features...

People paid $10 for Bionic Commando Rearmed and it was practically a new game...

Jagged Toaster

11-12-2008, 08:11 PM

I stopped in at Gamestop to pick up my code on Saturday. I preordered in August, but I won't be buying the game. Sure, I was planning to, but money is VERY tight at the moment. I'm hoping my deposit will stay in the system long enough for me to get it around Christmas.

And it's not like I did anything unethical, since I did preorder, and that code was for me.

Rocko

11-12-2008, 11:53 PM

j1mb07

11-13-2008, 12:24 AM

Anyone get theirs from Amazon yet?

Luftwaffles08

11-13-2008, 01:09 AM

I had a minor problem with getting mine from Gamestop today but a quick call to customer service straightened it out surprisingly quickly. Really lovin the upped textures. It's a nice balance for when you just want to platform after playing N&B.

Zmonkay

11-13-2008, 01:13 AM

Picked up my copy of N&B today and went straight to this. Got through the first two worlds with 10 jiggies and 100 notes, but I forget where the second honeycomb is in Treasure Trove Cove.

I got the one above the crate way out in the ocean. Anyone know where the other one is?

IIRC, it's in an alcove you need to fly to get, on the side of the mountain. I believe it is fairly high, towards the top, on the outside portion (ie, not in the inner arch where the stairs are. I could be completely wrong here, as I haven't played the game in a hella long time and am going off memory

KingBroly

11-13-2008, 01:55 AM

BTW, playing Nuts & Bolts once gets you access to the Stop n' Swop stuff in this from what I hear. I've also heard that The Ice Key nets you 2 British Flags...wtf?

I REALLY, REALLY hope they get Tooie involved in Stop n' Swop when it comes out in February, because that'd make it even more worth it.

Redrazorback

11-13-2008, 03:37 AM

dios

11-13-2008, 04:13 AM

I downloaded my copy of Banjo Kazooie for XBLA and i played it through 2 levels. got all 20 jiggies and 200 music notes. exited the world. waited for it to save then turned off my 360.

Next time i played the game, my save file was gone. wtf? has this happened to anyone else?

even on my achievement friends leaderboards it shows my record of what i had. but my save file just vanished. Weak.

Sn0brawler

11-13-2008, 06:00 AM

I just got my code emailed to me from amazon as a heads up to those of you waiting on yours.

Zmonkay

11-13-2008, 06:53 AM

YAY! Code for me (Amazon). Damnit, I won't be home to play it all day though :(

Cleaner7

11-13-2008, 07:17 AM

I also just got my code from Amazon! Will be downloading when I get home tonight!

ufskenney

11-13-2008, 07:51 AM

Woke up this morning and the Amazon code was there. Going to go DL it right now. I am glad Amazon sent the codes out as soon as the game shipped. Much better than the BF Bad Company codes that took a couple of weeks to arrive.

SpazX

11-13-2008, 08:48 AM

Got my Amazon code as well, so I'll be dling it when I get home tonight.

I've never played Banjo Kazooie, so it's all new to me.

KingBroly

11-13-2008, 09:25 AM

I just got hit with a 2nd title update for the game...so it either fixes glitches or is for Stop N' Swop (which I have them all now). But it leaves me confused as to what the first one did.

Zmonkay

11-13-2008, 09:31 AM

It's in the ocean in a corner of the mountain close to where Nipper is. You also can find a Jiggy close to that area.

Oh yeaaaaah, now I remember. WTF was I thinking about. *shrug*

Zyzomys

11-13-2008, 09:31 AM

I am still waiting for me local EBGames to call me with my pre-order. That code better be waiting for me!

cochesecochese

11-13-2008, 10:17 AM

I just got my code emailed to me from amazon as a heads up to those of you waiting on yours.

Me too. Can't wait to start playing.

MisterHand

11-13-2008, 10:22 AM

Amazon also sent me my code.

But here's the weird thing: I also got a code sent to me from GameStop, and I never ordered the game from there!

Luftwaffles08

11-13-2008, 10:55 AM

Amazon also sent me my code.

But here's the weird thing: I also got a code sent to me from GameStop, and I never ordered the game from there!

From what I saw getting my code from gamestop, it doesn't seem as though they're the most organized bunch. The customer service number had a pre-recorded message about how to get the M1A1 Code for W@W and the guy who helped me didn't seem surprised my code wasn't mailed.

I'm sure if you offer it to trade on CAG, you'll be a very popular guy.

joseraul

11-13-2008, 08:45 PM

My download is stuck at 1%... is anyone having the same problem?

Danimal

11-13-2008, 09:12 PM

My download is stuck at 1%... is anyone having the same problem?
I've occasionally had that problem with other games and demos I've downloaded from Live, but when I downloaded BK this morning, it went pretty quickly.

Spybreak8

11-13-2008, 11:11 PM

Zmonkay

11-13-2008, 11:16 PM

Woot, just finished. That was a fun run. First time in a long time I got all 100 notes in Click Clock Wood in one go! Ranked 38 overall. Not bad, but could have done much better. Really screwed up Treasure Trove Cove (took too long), and somehow missed one note in Rusty Bucket Bay, so had to scour the level for that. Wonder what'll happen to that rank once people get their codes, and it gets official release though. Top fucker did it in slightly over 3 hours. I tip my hat to him.

j1mb07

11-13-2008, 11:22 PM

Also got my code from Amazon, have enjoyed the beginning of the game but I'm stuck with the crab on Treasure Cove. I know it has to do something with flying, I tried stomping him but that doesn't work, eggs don't work either

Just wait til he stops waving his claws around then poke him in the eye with the jump attack, do it three times to kill him then go into his shell and get the puzzle piece

Kaijufan

11-14-2008, 01:17 AM

I got my code from Amazon today and played a little bit of it (I also got World at War in the mail) and from what I've played so far I'm enjoying it. I've never played the N64 version, so it's all new to me.

Hopefully Rare will also do this sort of XBLA update to Perfect Dark.

benjamouth

11-14-2008, 09:34 AM

Got my Amazon code and tried this out a bit last night, seemed pretty good. It's nice to have that kind of game on my 360.

Luftwaffles08

11-14-2008, 11:54 AM

Got my Amazon code and tried this out a bit last night, seemed pretty good. It's nice to have that kind of game on my 360.

Games like this have made me realize that traditional platformers are essentially dead. So I'd definitely agree that it's nice to have something like this back.

anarchyburger

11-14-2008, 03:36 PM

so i got my preorder code yesterday and i beat the first game world already. is anyone else experiencing a framerate issue?? other than that, this game is awesome

LinkinPrime

11-14-2008, 03:37 PM

I was fine with the first level, on the 2nd one I experienced frame rate issues...nothing too bad. I can't believe that people complain on the price of this game. It's a great solid title and its longer and bigger than most XBLA titles out there.

forsho01

11-14-2008, 03:44 PM

yeah i had frame rate issues throughout the game. kind of sucks, but it's a great game to bring back the memories of the n64. i was looking around at the 3 different save files and banjo is playing an original gameboy in save file 3. lol i think i played banjo kazooie more than cod5 last night.

I was fine with the first level, on the 2nd one I experienced frame rate issues...nothing too bad. I can't believe that people complain on the price of this game. It's a great solid title and its longer and bigger than most XBLA titles out there.

GizmoGC

11-14-2008, 06:40 PM

Does Amazon charge you right now if they send you the free code?

Is it possible to cancel after getting the free code?

LinkinPrime

11-14-2008, 06:43 PM

The free code offer has already expired GizmoGC.

SpazX

11-14-2008, 06:43 PM

Does Amazon charge you right now if they send you the free code?

Is it possible to cancel after getting the free code?

They don't list the free code on the game page anymore since it was a pre-order bonus, so I don't think they'll send you one.

cochesecochese

11-14-2008, 10:13 PM

I unlocked a handful of gamer pics. How many are possible with this game?

Zmonkay

11-14-2008, 10:16 PM

I unlocked a handful of gamer pics. How many are possible with this game?

2, unless you get one for Bottles' puzzles (in Banjo's house). Only thing I haven't done yet.

Blackout

11-14-2008, 11:48 PM

Awesome. My store didn't give me a code. I had read on gamefaqs that people were emailing gamestop and telling them they didn't get a code, along with their preorder information. I figured what the hell and did it too. Gamestop just sent me a code! Time to go download. :D

fraggedbylaggers

11-15-2008, 12:37 AM

Blackout

11-15-2008, 12:45 AM

that's sick dude! I guess they arent such jerks after all!

Yeah the code worked too. Pretty damn cool of them to do that. But then again, I should have gotten the code in the first place, so I guess they're just doing what they're supposed to do.

PrarieD0G

11-15-2008, 01:26 AM

Got my code from Amazon yesterday and played for about an hour today. I 100%'d the first 2 worlds already. I remembered doing a lot of the stuff becasue I replayed it like a year ago for fun on the N64. It's still fun.

cochesecochese

11-15-2008, 01:44 PM

How do I access the Bottles Challenges?

KingBroly

11-15-2008, 01:46 PM

Go to your house, go next to the Bottles picture, Press Y, look at the picture

soccerstud652

11-15-2008, 01:48 PM

I have the code but I am wondering if this game holds up 10 years later...I wasn't too crazy about it back then either.

KingBroly

11-15-2008, 01:52 PM

Well, the framerate's much improved, the graphics are for the most part cleaned up (for better or worse), and they had to go ahead and change some lines from the original (jackasses). So I guess it holds up pretty well. Nintendo N64 titles seem to hold up pretty well IMO.

cochesecochese

11-15-2008, 02:50 PM

I have the code but I am wondering if this game holds up 10 years later...I wasn't too crazy about it back then either.

Not really, no. I got an N64 last year and played through most of the Nintendo first party titles. This game just feels so much clunkier. The graphical cleanup was nice but there were still plenty of times I felt like I was fighting the controls. I'm glad I played through it and feel it was a nice bonus to my Nuts and Bolts preorder but...I really don't understand the good will this game gets overall.

If I hadn't gotten it for free there's no way in hell I would have paid for it. I played through and got my achievements and Stop 'n Swop parts but I'm never going to play this again.

Yertle

11-15-2008, 03:23 PM

My biggest problem with the arcade release has been when some strange reason it missed up my note total in Mad Monster Mansion. I was stuck at 96 notes even after scouring the entire stage five times. I eventually just decided to make a new file rushed up to Mad Monster Mansion and got 100 notes after doing nothing differently. Might have been a glitch with the altered note collection saving. Now just need to beat Click Clock Woods again and I'll have all 900 notes. So irritating.

I don't know what's up with cochesecochese's version since the only time i feel like the controls are clunky is when activating the gold feathers. Otherwise it doesn't feel much different from the original control-wise and I played the hell out of that game. Second favorite n64 game period

Luftwaffles08

11-15-2008, 03:32 PM

Every once in awhile I feel like I'm fighting controls with the camera. A few times it autospins and I completely lose track of where I'm going and have to fiddle with the camera to set things right again.

LinkinPrime

11-15-2008, 03:59 PM

It does happen quite a bit. Pressing LB or RB is the best when it comes to having the camera follow right behind you.

Yertle

11-15-2008, 04:02 PM

My biggest problem with the arcade release has been when some strange reason it missed up my note total in Mad Monster Mansion. I was stuck at 96 notes even after scouring the entire stage five times. I eventually just decided to make a new file rushed up to Mad Monster Mansion and got 100 notes after doing nothing differently. Might have been a glitch with the altered note collection saving. Now just need to beat Click Clock Woods again and I'll have all 900 notes. So irritating.

Found out the source of the problem. Be careful about the bottles puzzles http://www.rarewitchproject.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22869

EvyLou

11-20-2008, 08:33 PM

This game is actually pretty fun! I had never played it before on the N64, and heard it was a major collect-a-thon, part of the reason why I stopped playing DK64 after a while, but it's really not as bad in comparison. This is definitely a great add-on deal to getting Nuts and Bolts.

STUPID egg in the 3rd (i think) level. Am I really stupid? Should it really be this hard? I cracked it 3 times, but the 4th time I tried punching, pecking, egg throwing, everything - it just won't crack. Not sure why i'm rambling on about this as I don't really want an answer. I just want to know if I'm stupid, I guess.

SpazX

11-20-2008, 08:46 PM

STUPID egg in the 3rd (i think) level. Am I really stupid? Should it really be this hard? I cracked it 3 times, but the 4th time I tried punching, pecking, egg throwing, everything - it just won't crack. Not sure why i'm rambling on about this as I don't really want an answer. I just want to know if I'm stupid, I guess.

I actually had trouble then too because I forgot of a move....so yeah, you're not using all your moves.

KingBroly

11-20-2008, 08:56 PM

I think I read earlier on Joystiq that said the XBLA game's becoming public on December 3rd.

G33

11-21-2008, 02:04 AM

Don't know if this was mentioned yet, but there seems to be a slight glitch with the "learn all moves" achievement. I accidentally skipped the swamp level and ended up in the desert (I thought it was weird that they'd make you wade through the piranha-infested waters without the rubber boots, but I wrote that off as an N64 quirk :roll:). I ended up finding Bottles, who gave Banjo the speed shoes, and then he said I unlocked all of Banjo's moves (unlocking the achievement at the same time). Nothing major, but if this is your first time playing this game (it is for me), you might get a little confused.

This is the first and only time I've ever played Banjo Kazooie (played Banjo Tooie on the N64, but never played the original), and I think it holds up well. It has some camera quirks, but several high-profile N64 titles had some issue with the camera, so it's not unique in that aspect. Aiming with eggs and the flight dash is a little tricky, but other than that, I think it's pretty good.

Zmonkay

11-21-2008, 02:16 AM

... and the flight dash is a little tricky

That's a nice way to put it. Fuck you snowmen in Freezeezy Peak. Fuck you and die :bomb:

EvyLou

11-21-2008, 12:27 PM

I actually had trouble then too because I forgot of a move....so yeah, you're not using all your moves.

haha, thanks. i actually sat there for about 3 minutes last night futzing with the controller and randomly hitting buttons until i got out a move i hadn't used before. i seriously don't remember learning it either, but eh, whatever. it's probably because i only use the roll.

about 50 Jiggies in and still loving this. i had no idea that this was still an exclusive to those who pre-ordered. pretty cool that they're EXTENDING that window, too. i'd have to say that this game definitely holds up well (i'm guessing the N64 version had more jaggies?) hopefully I can finish this up over the weekend so i can start N&B (if amazon ever gets it to me :bomb:)

pitfallharry219

11-21-2008, 12:30 PM

I started this on N64 last week, and the graphics haven't bothered me one bit. One thing that does piss me off is the swimming controls. Other than that, this is still one of my favorite games ever.

Blackout

11-21-2008, 12:31 PM

I forgot how cheesy this game is. I love it.

Spybreak8

11-21-2008, 05:05 PM

I think I read earlier on Joystiq that said the XBLA game's becoming public on December 3rd.

Yea Xplay's Gaming Update said that they're delaying the public release due to some people not getting their pre-order codes. AH geez if people grab this for free like Fable II I'm going to be pissed. Glad I got in on the early release though.

xeno

11-21-2008, 06:56 PM

I forgot how cheesy this game is. I love it.
i forgot how easy this is...

KingBroly

11-22-2008, 01:00 PM

If people want to pay 1200 points for this game, you can go here apparently for instructions on how to download it: http://kotaku.com/5096635/grab-banjo+kazooie-early-on-xbl-without-pre+order

Ski Hawk

11-22-2008, 01:10 PM

i forgot how easy this is...
I've been trying to do speedruns in this game. Ranked in the top 50 in TTT, top 100 in RBB and CC, and the top 10 in BGS.

Rocko

11-22-2008, 02:42 PM

Beat the game a few days ago. Just have to go back and get some honeycombs I missed. I'd say the only problem with the controls would be the invincibility, which I have accidentally activated like 17 times.

Spybreak8

11-22-2008, 05:29 PM

If people want to pay 1200 points for this game, you can go here apparently for instructions on how to download it: http://kotaku.com/5096635/grab-banjo+kazooie-early-on-xbl-without-pre+order

That's pretty cool that somebody can get Banjo and I like that it still costs them money. God why the hell do people pre-order from gamestop if their "exclusive" prepaid stuff can be grabbed for free by the public. On that note I can't download the Gears 2 Gamestop theme as I keep getting an error message. Don't need the lancer since I got the LE option. Thanks for the link though.:)

Blackout

11-26-2008, 04:31 AM

Gamehead

11-26-2008, 09:14 AM

When is this game going up on xbla?

Bah. Gamefaqs has it listed for 12/03. Did the people who got the game free with buts and bolts really need to have advanced access to the game? Getting it free is good enough.

Trakan

11-26-2008, 10:15 AM

Zmonkay

11-26-2008, 10:23 AM

I just finished up the first level. I'm really enjoying it so far. I think the game holds up. I don't remember how long the game is. I'm guessing around 5-6 hours?

Anyone get all the achievements yet?

I'd estimate 6-7 hrs if you've already played it casually, 4.5-6 if you remember it really well, and 8-10 if it's the first time playing.

LegendK7ll3r

11-26-2008, 11:10 AM

I'm glad I went out and purchased a 1,600 points card for no reason at all now, spending my last few dollars on it just to get this game, and now it's delayed.

Great. Now I'll end up spending it on something else, like RB, and won't be able to get Banjo-Kazooie when it comes out in eight months, since they'll have to keep delaying it until every single person in the world gets a code.

LinkinPrime

12-02-2008, 01:40 PM

Out this Weds.

Gamehead

12-02-2008, 01:54 PM

When I played Banjo and other old platformers the games all seemed so long. Is banjo really just 10 hours or less? Seemed like it was a lot longer.

G33

12-02-2008, 01:59 PM

Well, I'm somewhere between 6-8 hours into the game, and according to a FAQ, I'm on world 8 out of 9. This is my first time playing Banjo Kazooie, though I did beat Banjo Tooie on the N64.

LinkinPrime

12-02-2008, 02:02 PM

It's a heck of a lot longer than any other XBLA game...definitely a bargain at 1200pts

MM3_XBOX

12-02-2008, 02:13 PM

It's a heck of a lot longer than any other XBLA game...definitely a bargain at 1200pts

It took me about 12 hours to get all achievement points (aka collect everything in the game), and this has been my first play-through ever. The only time I used a guide was for Bottles Moving Puzzles. I suppose that's pretty long for an XBLA game. I think Duke Nukem 3D or Castlevania may be a bit more time consuming though...

deszaras

12-02-2008, 05:11 PM

I really want to get this, I just don't know if I want to spend that many points on it.

Gamehead

12-02-2008, 11:32 PM

The game is up on the microsoft xbox live arcade website.

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/00000001-0000-4000-8000-000058410954

animemaniac14

12-03-2008, 01:37 AM

SAHWEET! thanks for the link Gamehead! d/l'd it and will be spending most of tomorrow playing it :-D

Bretters

12-03-2008, 02:16 AM

The game is up on the microsoft xbox live arcade website.

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/games/offers/00000001-0000-4000-8000-000058410954
Oooooh, thanks :D downloading now.

KingBroly

12-03-2008, 03:22 AM

For people who haven't played it before, it could take up to 15 hours to beat it. It took me around 11 and it was my first time playing it, although I had recently seen a video walkthrough of it, so it was fresh in my mind...sort of.

RelentlessRolento

12-03-2008, 06:00 PM

so is it worth it in terms of cash value?

I've never played it more than 5 min back when it came out...

cochesecochese

12-03-2008, 06:12 PM

On the one hand it is quite a bit of entertainment. You're getting a full (albeit aged) game for the 15 bucks. There's plenty of content there and the achievements are pretty straightforward. The problem is that it's still an old game and it plays like one. I did feel that the game was a much more a collectathon with little missions sprinkled about rather than a proper platformer.

If I hadn't gotten it for free with Nuts & Bolts I wouldn't have paid the full price for it. I personally do not recommend getting it at 1200 points.