Banjo-Tooie arrives onto Nintendo Switch Online: N64 Classic Gets a Modern Makeover

The Bear and Bird Double-Action Team Has Returned

Remember those wonderful days of 3D platforming? Get ready to see it all come to life again! Nintendo just created history’s biggest bombshell news announcement for the retro gaming heart in the nostalgic world. All that waiting for what might seem like forever is finally over: Banjo-Tooie, the long-awaited sequel to the N64 classic Banjo-Kazooie, will now be part of Nintendo Switch Online on October 25th.

A Journey Down Memory Lane

Since I really don’t feel like nagging anyone who might actually have missed out on this gem back in the day, I’ll just say that Banjo-Tooie is usually listed as one of the best 3D collect-a-thon platformers ever made. It took everything that its predecessor had started and expanded on those foundations to bigger worlds, more complex puzzles, and an expanded moveset that pushed the Nintendo 64 to its limits.

What’s New in This Version?

This isn’t a port, then-dropping us; Nintendo is actually going the extra mile to ensure this classic holds up with new hardware:

1. Widescreen Support: Black bars never hurt anyone-never! Banjo-Tooie will have full widescreen support with lush, crisp visuals like never seen before in the traditional version.
2. Crisp visuals: Keeping all that quirky, lovable low-poly style intact, but sharper textures and high-performance show will be there too.
3. Online Features: Take advantage of something like save states and rewind that is accessible with Nintendo Switch Online.

The Microsoft Connection

Online observers may find this widescreen version courtesy of the 2015 Rare Replay collection on Xbox. This is a quite symbolic collaboration between Nintendo and Microsoft for the present moment of ever-improving relations between former bitter competitors.

Testament to Growing Industry Good Will

This tale of the return of Banjo and Kazooie to Nintendo’s family of systems is one corporation romance sweet with sugar.

• 2019: Banjo and Kazooie added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as DLC fighters
• 2002: Microsoft acquires Rare and franchise Banjo-Kazooie
• 2022: Banjo-Kazooie added to Nintendo Switch Online
• 2024: Banjo-Tooie concludes Nintendo 64 series on Switch

This resurfacing is more than just a great game again available. It’s a sign that major players in the gaming industry stand willing to put aside their differences and put the benefit of the players first.

What’s Next from Rare Classics?

Fan have already begun speculating on other titles in the Rare N64 catalogue that might make an appearance for the Switch:

• Conker’s Bad Fur Day
• Donkey Kong 64
• Perfect Dark

Well, nothing’s official yet, but all doors are more open than ever for these classics to breathe new life on modern Nintendo hardware.

Why You Should Be Excited

Whether you’re an old fan or a curious newcomer, Banjo-Tooie on Nintendo Switch Online gives you:

• A chance to experience one of the N64 finest games
• Improved visuals and widescreen support
• Convenient portable play on Switch
• A back-to-the-good-old-days 3D platformer trip

Bring on October 25th, and get ready to join Banjo and Kazooie on the adventure of the century: Game on!

What are your favorite Banjo-Tooie memories? Share them in the comments below!

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