Aside from notes, tokens and jiggies, this version also requires one other collectible: Microsoft Points. You'll need 1,200 of them to proceed beyond the trial version.
This Wednesday: Bird, bear, backpack join forces on XBLA
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
on Dec 1st 2008 7:30PM
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Aside from notes, tokens and jiggies, this version also requires one other collectible: Microsoft Points. You'll need 1,200 of them to proceed beyond the trial version.
Reader Comments (52)
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 7:46PM (Unverified) said
I think you would be surprised at how bad that game would look.
Also, I think a lot of the charm of the game would be lost if the controls were ported to a twin stick interface.
That being said Golden Eye was great for the time it was released, and has been ported to the 360. Its in certification limbo right now.
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Also, I think a lot of the charm of the game would be lost if the controls were ported to a twin stick interface.
That being said Golden Eye was great for the time it was released, and has been ported to the 360. Its in certification limbo right now.
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 7:50PM (Unverified) said
http://www.giantbomb.com/goldeneye-007/61-3166/goldeneye_007___execution/51-207063/?offset=8
Remote mines + friends = bad ass
http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/11055/301580-16.jpg
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Remote mines + friends = bad ass
http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/11055/301580-16.jpg
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 7:37PM SoulPatch said
Okay, if they are doing Banjo-Kazooie for XBL, where the hell is Conker's Bad Fur Day? Microsoft owns Rare, and all they have done with it is release it for the original Xbox.
It better be next, that's all I know. I would download that in an instant. That game was hilarious, and a lot of fun to play.
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It better be next, that's all I know. I would download that in an instant. That game was hilarious, and a lot of fun to play.
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 8:03PM Foetoid said
..........
I'm pretty sure 'Conker: Live and Reloaded' was released some time ago with updated graphics and multiplayer. Why would they re-release the N64 version when an actual 360 versions exists for cheap. They'd only be taking away sales from their own 360 version
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I'm pretty sure 'Conker: Live and Reloaded' was released some time ago with updated graphics and multiplayer. Why would they re-release the N64 version when an actual 360 versions exists for cheap. They'd only be taking away sales from their own 360 version
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 9:21PM ripvanwinkle said
They should really release an unedited version of the game on XBL. I've never played it, but I've heard the Xbox version isn't too good.
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Posted: Dec 2nd 2008 9:59AM falcomadol said
Edited? Lightly.
Censored? You never played the original did you?
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Censored? You never played the original did you?
Posted: Dec 2nd 2008 10:18AM (Unverified) said
Conker bad Fur Day for xbox runs pretty well on Xbox 360. I don't see where the glitches you are referring to are from. The single player experience (which is basically the same as the N64 game but with updated graphics) runs perfectly to me.
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Posted: Dec 1st 2008 8:37PM (Unverified) said
Nintendo show a lot of support for its console back then, a lot of Great Great games and classics, you can't diss the N64, isn't that like a rule or something?
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Posted: Dec 1st 2008 9:22PM ripvanwinkle said
Lol, N64 games set the standards for today's 3D games more than any other system that generation, even if Nintendo did have problems with 3rd parties.
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Posted: Dec 1st 2008 10:50PM Foetoid said
My goodness Shadow Hog. How dare you make a list of great N64 games without including:
Shadowman 64
Forsaken 64
Conkers Bad Fur Day
Turok (all 4 of them)
The New Tetris
1080 Snowboarding
Donkey Kong 64
Resident Evil 2
WWF No Mercy
NBA Hangtime
Quake 2
Shame on you!
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Shadowman 64
Forsaken 64
Conkers Bad Fur Day
Turok (all 4 of them)
The New Tetris
1080 Snowboarding
Donkey Kong 64
Resident Evil 2
WWF No Mercy
NBA Hangtime
Quake 2
Shame on you!
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 8:14PM CB said
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41027.html
Cleaner graphics, much better draw distances (very important in a game like this), clear text, upgraded sound, plus widescreen really does make the game so much better.
Sorry if it sounds like I'm selling the game but I'm having so much fun with it.
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Cleaner graphics, much better draw distances (very important in a game like this), clear text, upgraded sound, plus widescreen really does make the game so much better.
Sorry if it sounds like I'm selling the game but I'm having so much fun with it.
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 8:40PM Roto13 said
I was going to ask where they get off charging $5 more than it would cost if it was released on the virtual console, but I guess it's justified if they improved it in ways besides adding achievements.
Chrono Trigger DS still doesn't have $32 worth of new content, though. :P
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Chrono Trigger DS still doesn't have $32 worth of new content, though. :P
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 9:24PM ripvanwinkle said
I wish they had done something about the camera. You really shouldn't have to fiddle with it that much to get a good view of things.
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Posted: Dec 1st 2008 7:46PM CarpeD1em500 said
I enjoyed the photoshop where the "Only For" is now replaced by the xbox logo. Good stuff guys...haha
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Posted: Dec 1st 2008 7:55PM religiousjedi said
Well...they forgot to shop the "Designed for N64 Rumble Pak"...
:)
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:)
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 8:11PM LAZoftheTamarinds said
Man, I loved this game back when I was younger. The BK games were some of the best N64 games ever! If I had a 360 I would definately download this since I'm sure my N64 will crap out on me soon.
But still should have cost 5-10 bucks IMO.
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But still should have cost 5-10 bucks IMO.
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 8:50PM (Unverified) said
Rumor has it Stop'n'Swoop works now with Nuts & Bolts.... hmmmmm
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Posted: Dec 1st 2008 9:10PM (Unverified) said
I am here to warn potential buyers that in my experience playing this game on my 360 I have had some framerate issues, especially near water. Game looks and plays good though (love the stick for camera controls)...if you're nostalgic I would say it's worth it still.
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Posted: Dec 1st 2008 10:09PM FraGNeM said
Do you have a 1080p TV?
I had that same problem and I was running the game in 1080p (I'm assuming it's native).
However, on a friend's TV (720p), those same areas ran perfectly fine. So I switched my 360 to output at 720p before launching the game, and now it runs fine.
I'd recommend trying that, just in case.
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I had that same problem and I was running the game in 1080p (I'm assuming it's native).
However, on a friend's TV (720p), those same areas ran perfectly fine. So I switched my 360 to output at 720p before launching the game, and now it runs fine.
I'd recommend trying that, just in case.
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 9:12PM (Unverified) said
The "Stop'N'Swop" feature now works with Nuts & Bolts. The feature was planned for the N64 but couldn't be done efficiently with the cartridges so it wasn't put through. However now they are able to do it and are letting you swap between N&B to the first Banjo. This is done to be able to unlock 7 special crates which are not achievable without the first game on XBLA.
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Posted: Dec 1st 2008 10:23PM Ignatius said
From what I remember, it had something to do with Nintendo changing the specs of the N64, which made the Stop N' Swop of cartridges impossible... therefore, the ability to use it was merely blocked. Though, the Rare Witch project hacked open the game and collected all the items.
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Posted: Dec 2nd 2008 4:54AM (Unverified) said
I like the whole Stop N Swap thing being brought back for Nuts & Bolts, and was really looking forward to finding out what's in the special crates.
I've found 3 eggs and the ice key so far, but the vehicle parts from the special crates don't really seem that good.
Am I missing something? Do they do something special when attached to a vehicle or are they just for show?!
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I've found 3 eggs and the ice key so far, but the vehicle parts from the special crates don't really seem that good.
Am I missing something? Do they do something special when attached to a vehicle or are they just for show?!
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 10:09PM Premature ejaculation man said
Got it from Nuts & Bolts (which I'm absolutely loving), this game is great fun.
Though a lot easier than I remember...I always was afraid of going into the water in Treasure Trove Cove because of that shark >_>
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Though a lot easier than I remember...I always was afraid of going into the water in Treasure Trove Cove because of that shark >_>
Posted: Dec 1st 2008 10:26PM (Unverified) said
I've had this on my HDD since B-K: N&B came out X).. btw. N&B is actually better than the first one.. And trust me, I've owned them all. The luster for the game is somewhat gone.. but N&B brought it back.
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Posted: Dec 2nd 2008 1:31AM (Unverified) said
I think they have lost many fans on not releasing it to Virtual Console, some of the people that have a 360 didn't even own a N64 at the time when Banjo was a killer game, and probably still is. Haven't played it for years.
that is a title for VC I want the most I think
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that is a title for VC I want the most I think
Posted: Dec 2nd 2008 7:03AM (Unverified) said
"some of the people that have a 360 didn't even own a N64 at the time"
You could easily say the same for the PS3, and the Wii as well. Not sure what point you are trying to make...
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You could easily say the same for the PS3, and the Wii as well. Not sure what point you are trying to make...
Posted: Dec 2nd 2008 12:28AM Misfit Toy said
Never played this, and I owned the N64. Curious if I'd care about it or not. Seems Microsoft is aiming towards the kid-friendly crowd with their recent batch of XBOX Originals releases. Hope that isn't an infinite trend.
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