Banjo-Kazooie Fans Agree Xbox Version Is Still The Best Way To Play

I mean xbox own the game now so of course they are going to make it better than the original with adding improvements, whilst the switch literally has the original, the switch version is best for nestalgia

Well yeah, N64 version is the original emulated. xone version is a remaster with a lot of updates. You’d expect a remaster that’s changed to play better and more user friendly to be better than the original.

It may look better, but I've got an N64 controller and for me that's the only way to play it. It's probably nostalgia, but I gave it a try on XBox and just couldn't get into it, it feels wrong on that pad

@PapaGlitch I agree. The xbox version looks better and runs smoothly but a lot of the N64 games were really designed around the controller and they feel best that way.

I played the Switch version, but I couldn't play it properly because the C button has been replaced by the right stick.
I am reminded of how well the port of the Xbox version was done.

I don't have NSO expansion so I can't compare but it's great on Rare Replay. Rightly so, they took the time to make improvements on it.

I'm a big NIntendo 64 fan but the Xbox version is much better (resolution, frame rate, camera...). Every gamer should have Rare Replay.

Out of curiosity, are there any differences between the standalone Xbox version of the game or the one in Rare Replay?

@BrazillianCara I believe it's just up rezzing, wide-screen and achievements, although I may be wrong

Back when it was cool to hate Xbox, I used to laugh at all the let's play, retrospective and completion channels that would actively avoid not playing the Xbox version.

@BrazillianCara The Xbox version is easier because it saves the music notes in an area if you die. In the original, you had to get all 100 in one life which could make some of the later levels really frustrating.
Still, I found myself enjoying the game on switch with the n64 controller more. Maybe just nostalgia but just felt right playing the game the way it was meant to be played.

@BrazillianCara is asking the differences between the Rare Replay version and the Xbox 360 version. There aren't any differences except the Rare Replay banner on the game icon. However, on Rare Replay you get milestones that can be triggered by both versions but you obviously need to access Rare Replay to get them. Those milestones unlock the Rare Replay extras.

EDIT: Another bit of information, both versions run at 4K on Xbox One X and Series X.

Obviously the Xbox version is going to be better, but for those who do not have an Xbox or gamepass but have a Nintendo Switch, they now get to play an amazing game. Banjo has held up really well for a platformer of its time. A whole new generation of gamers can play it and enjoy!