Banjo-Kazooie: Switch vs Xbox: Pros & Con-zooies - The ULTIMATE Comparison

[@Maru-dm7rh]

As a Rare fan, I bought an Xbox One solely for Rare Replay, and it was worth every penny. I love the classic version of B-K, B-T, Conker and the such, but the RR versions are the most solid ones.

[@BlastKetchup]

is conker still on xbox?

[@DADA-yt1pt]

@@BlastKetchup Yep. Rare Replay also has it.

[@ReptilianRichardRamirez]

Rare Replay is the best compilation ever made. A must have that will forever be installed on my series external hdd.

[@I_Love_Chinese_Food]

@@DADA-yt1pt The Bible says that no one is a good person. We have all broken God's law the 10 commandments, we have all committed, lies, adultery, idolatry, and blasphemy. We deserve hell, but because of what Jesus did on the cross we can be forgiven. So if you Repent of your sins, change your wicked ways, and put your faith in Christ you will be written in the book of life. 👌 🙏The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Psalm 121:7-8 Mark 13:32 - But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.Matthew 24:7 - For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

[@ReptilianRichardRamirez]

@@I_Love_Chinese_Food the Bible isn't real bud.

[@SuperSonicGamer763]

You neglected to mention that when played on an Xbox One X or Series X the resolution gets bumped up to 4K.

[@staedlerok]

And wide screen

[@Tofukatze]

iirc the way the Xbox version handles the notes was actually always how it was meant to be but the n64 didnt allow for so much individual save data to be stored for three game files. Might be wrong but i think thats why they "changed" it.

[@LoMoNoCrAt]

That's right. BT addresses it by having like 10 note nests per world, which is kind of lame. I always thought the notes scattered everywhere were like coins in Mario levels that guide you around the level, so they feel sort of empty when you've collected them all on Xbox. You're right though, Rare has said that permanent collection was the original plan and the hardware got in the way.

[@granvillimus]

Your claim about save limitations appears to be true. There was actually a permanent note collection mod released very recently for the N64 version. The way that they got it to function was to disable save files 2 and 3, so it only lets you use one save file. The original N64 game uses a 4Kbit (512 bytes) EEPROM chip built into the cartridge for the save files. If you want a comparison, Donkey Kong 64 used a 16Kbit (2048 bytes) EEPROM chip and also has three save files. Unlike BK however, DK64 saves each individual minor non-regenerating collectible. There are 3500 regular bananas in the game, compared to BK's 900 notes. Aside from the normal bananas though, DK64 also has a bunch of other collectibles that the save file has to keep track of. There are 201 golden bananas, BK only has 100 jiggies. 40 colored blueprints in each level including the hub, these are the functional equivalent to jinjos. One banana fairy in each level. And 977 banana coins. These collectibles are also split up and color coded to only be collected by each of the 5 individual playable Kongs, further complicating things. There are also a number of events you can activate in the levels that persist after you save and quit the game (like certain doors, switches etc), whereas BK's levels mostly reset when you leave or die (except the jiggies). Tooie also used a 16Kbit EEPROM save chip, but it's interesting that they chose to consolidate a bunch of the notes into less numerous baskets instead of individually scattering them all around levels. They may have done this because the levels were so much larger than the first game, and felt players might find collecting 100 individual notes in such massive spaces tedious. The most prevalent complaint levied against DK64 was the sheer quantity of collectibles scattered around the huge levels, so perhaps Tooie's developers took that criticism to heart. I think with that larger save chip, they definitely could have scattered the individual notes and have them be permanently collectible if they wanted. The game is still a lot more complex in a number of other ways that justify the larger save though.

[@Tofukatze]

That was actually interesting to read, thank you for sharing such a detailed explanation for it!

[@crait]

"I know we gave the Switch version 2 different Jiggies for being more faithful, but let's go ahead and just give it another 2 Jiggies for being faithful." Uh, what??

[@shyguy85]

Nintendo cucks

[@coolfangs]

A lot of the stuff they gave points to Nintendo for were incredibly nitpicky things too. Or how they gave a point to both for controls when you can only get accurate controls on Nintendo if you buy the N64 Online controller which is impossible to get without paying insane scalper prices. It's like they really wanted the two versions to seem close when in reality the Xbox version is simply a far better experience in nearly every way.

[@Zersetzor]

So the Xbox gets the jiggy for faithfulness because it changed the character portraits and the collectibles, and then the Switch gets two bonus jiggies for faithfulness? You keep using that word. I don't think you know what it means.

[@chainlink42]

Not sure if anyone has pointed it out, but there are a couple categories where when it gets to the jiggies being awarded that it says the wrong category at the top. 11:47 It says Camera but it's supposed to be Controls 12:59 It says Framerate but it's supposed to be Extras

[@FDestroy3r]

Yeah I noticed too. Framerate is nowhere to be tested in the video

[@Darkbulborb]

as a gamer channel it's kinda weird they can't even get names right haha. Gruntilda's Castle? It's Gruntilda's Lair... and it's not Stop 'n Swap, it's Stop 'n Swop

[@robinlagelius]

There is another very important difference: you can buy Rare Replay and get loads of other premium games that you will OWN for less than the ridiculously high price for NSO EP.

[@wrldonwill]

NSO + Expansion costs between $7-$13/year when you join a family plan. Vastly cheaper than the other console offerings.

[@toowiggly]

I love playing Banjo Kazooie how it was originally played on the N64: with save states.

[@comedicmatters]

I find your categories quite (redundantly) hilarious--just be honest, GameXplain crew. Many of your categories overlap with each other to give the Switch version more jiggies than it should have gotten. (Ex: Altered Cutscene its own category? Isn't that a redundancy because you have the Most Faithful category at the end? The Nintendo Reference category is also quite silly as of course the Xbox version isn't going to have the Nintendo logos in it, and is therefore not as Faithful). Then two jiggies for one category to get the Switch score into the double digits? I'm a lifelong Nintendo fan, but the Xbox version is far superior. We can take the low score--it's okay. :)

[@jeremymcclanahan5230]

Ever since Banjo Kazooie arrived on Switch Online, I've been hooked on it ever since and I have a save state that allows me to replay the final battle with Gruntilda anytime I wish and another save state that allows me to retrieve the stop n swop items anytime I wish. All in all, I'm very pleased with the Switch version even though the Xbox version has its perks that surpass the Switch version.

[@11Matthew16]

Glad to hear that you can create a save state before getting stop n swop items and it resets everytime

[@jeremymcclanahan5230]

@@11Matthew16 Sure does and making save states on Rusty Bucket Bay is very wise especially when it comes to the engine room...

[@treeoflife9116]

@@jeremymcclanahan5230 Not to mention when collecting notes. ;)

[@jeremymcclanahan5230]

@@treeoflife9116 Yep that too. Especially in levels such as Clanker's Cavern, Rusty Bucket Bay (dreaded engine room anyone), and so on.

[@I_Love_Chinese_Food]

@@jeremymcclanahan5230 The Bible says that no one is a good person. We have all broken God's law the 10 commandments, we have all committed, lies, adultery, idolatry, and blasphemy. We deserve hell, but because of what Jesus did on the cross we can be forgiven. So if you Repent of your sins, change your wicked ways, and put your faith in Christ you will be written in the book of life. 👌 🙏The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Psalm 121:7-8 Mark 13:32 - But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.Matthew 24:7 - For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

[@Julio3324]

Honestly, I can't fault anyone for prefereng either version. After all, they're both based on one of the best platformers of all time! I prefer the Xbox version myself, mostly because of widescreen and the note collection. The cutscene audio delay is a tough pill to swallow tho. Especially in Tooie, but that's a completely different game of course.

[@Julio3324]

I did notice some slight input lag on the Switch as well. Nothing like OoT, mind you, but still noticable compared to Xbox.

[@hedgehoundable]

My god. I still remember how the improved framerate of Tooie on Xbox meant the music in cutscenes was horrifically desynched.

[@Julio3324]

@@hedgehoundable apparently it also happens in this one, it's just way less noticeable. I actually just play the intro on the N64 and then continue the game on the Xbox. The delay is just too much.

[@ChinoSpikeOfficial]

I grew up with the N64 versions of both Banjo-Kazooie and Tooie but I personally prefer the Xbox versions (except for the delayed audio in the intro cutscene in Tooie)

[@Julio3324]

It's so bad I usually just watch the N64 intro on youtube before playing the game on Xbox lol. Desynced audio is one of my worse nitpicks in any medium.

[@timinator1337]

I feel like they invented categories to give the switch version some points. Lol the nintendo logo swap shouldnt be a category

[@comedicmatters]

Yeah, and worse, three or four of those categories were essentially the same thing--Faithful to the Original. It's pretty darn funny how they had to get the Switch up to a double digit score.

[@lAlwaysHopel]

This is pointless, the “switch” version is the same as the N64 nothing new. Should’ve been what difference and improvements the Xbox version brought to the game.

[@Liggliluff]

(2:00) While it isn't the most optimal way to do it, but if you do want 4:3 on Xbox, you can set the system resolution to 4:3 and then you get black borders too. At least there's an option for those who want this.

[@X2011racer]

Sadly, You can't do that on Xbox One.

[@Rinqo25]

You were cherry picking for the Nintendo version lol

[@solidsnake9088]

BTW, On XBOX Series X, It runs in full native 4K Resolution with Dolby Vision Enabled.

[@DragonKazooie89]

You forgot about one detail in cutscenes: in the Switch version you can see Banjo and Kazooie hurrying home during the credits sequence while this scene are removed in the XBLA versions.

[@damikki]

Why are you even comparing these ? One version is an original N64 game emulated to run on the Switch. The XBox version is written to natively run on the XBox and does not use emulation. There is no way the emulated version is going to be best.

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Banjo Tooie: Switch vs Xbox: Pros & Con-ooies- The ULTIMATE Comparisos will be next when Banjo Tooie release

[@electroshock58]

Pro: The Xbox version is not based on poorly optimized half assed emulation. Cons: The Xbox version is not portable. There ya go.

[@josephgravley3603]

Also pro: Notes and Jinjos don't reset upon death or world leaving.

[@Ekinoxe]

it's available on xcloud so technically it's portable as well

[@KL-mk1yn]

I love the fake categories to give switch more points...lol. Its clearly the vastly inferior version.

[@hamachibeans4471]

Seriously, categories like save states, we don’t talk about Nintendo, and uncensored? Really? We know it’s a wash, you don’t gotta give the switch fake points

[@jasonmartinez5116]

The Switch version of the based on the original N64 version code, so that opinion is invalid

[@imperfect_dan7519]

@@jasonmartinez5116 well the video is comparing both n64 versus the clearly superior rare replay version. The commentor is responding to that, goofy

[@knuclear200x]

>XBox version is better >People are still paying $50 for unmodded roms The future of gaming, everybody

[@anthony432]

If it makes you feel any better I still have yet to buy the “Expansion” Pack, not until the price is decreased or they add more content to justify the price. Until then I’m not getting it since it’s a rip-off

[@conker2185]

Worth

[@ThomastheDankEngine8900]

$50 a year for unmodded roms lol

[@knuclear200x]

@@ThomastheDankEngine8900 yeah isn't that sad?

[@ThomastheDankEngine8900]

@@knuclear200x especially when they went from a better service of Virtual Console (buy the games you want and own them) to this rom rental bs

[@nintendoboy1001]

okay so basically you just created a bunch of categories that mean nothing when it comes to actually playing the game just to give nintendo switch online a few pity points

[@crazyworldoutthere4379]

Yep

[@comedicmatters]

Yeah, and worse, three or four of those categories were essentially the same thing--Faithful to the Original. It's pretty darn funny how they had to get the Switch up to a double digit score.

[@conker2185]

Switch version is better

[@crazyworldoutthere4379]

@@conker2185 For nintendo's fanboys. Real people think otherwise.

[@nintendoboy1001]

@@conker2185 Areth thou sure about this?

[@N.i.E.M.O]

I think you guys were a little too nice to the Switch version here. It's literally just an N64 ROM with zero modifications - and they couldn't even get it to run at 1080p, which is pathetic and makes zero sense. I mean, granted, it is nice to see the game available at all on a Nintendo product again, and I certainly didn't *expect* them to improve this version of the game (especially considering the state of every other N64 game on NSO), but still, there's no denying that this is just about the laziest, cheapest route they could have taken. Typical modern Nintendo. The only *real* benefits that the Switch version has over the Xbox remaster is the more accurate cutscenes which, despite running at a lower resolution and framerate, isn't out of synch like the Xbox version. Also, some of the redone textures for the in-game paintings don't look as good in my eyes. Sure, they are technically much higher-res, but it's also obvious that they just took the in-game models and slapped them on there, which actually looks a little less convincing as a wall painting / picture. That's about it though. And those are incredibly minor 'pros' over the Xbox version, which clearly actually had some actual effort put into it. ***EDIT*** I guess the fact that there doesn't appear to be any noticeable downgrades compared to the original N64 version (like Zelda: OoT for example) is... good?

[@alfredogxr8891]

Something You forgot is that Banjo kazooie on N64 (NSO) it preserve the easter eggs in relation to beta levels that we're suppose to be released. And it was removed on the Xbox version and substitute those Easter eggs with current Game assets.

[@Jtmissile]

Missed opportunity to give it the title Banj-pros and Cons-Zooie

[@GB_256]

Also, the Switch version runs pretty well on the emulator in the NSO app, compared to other games.

[@M64bros]

Very impressive!

[@fiertheflame4832]

@@M64bros I honestly can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not 😂😂😂 like, you're either saying: "I'm glad this game isn't emulated as bad the other ones" Or "Wow! It ISN'T emulated badly?! Why, I'm so very happy that the bare minimum is reached!" I honestly can't tell 😂

[@M64bros]

@@fiertheflame4832 To be honest and real with you I'm always truthful and serious I like both the Nintendo switch online and the Xbox version.

[@fiertheflame4832]

@@M64bros you pulled a politician move, I like that. Jk Nah it was just cuz I didn't really get which tone you meant but it's all good.

[@M64bros]

@@fiertheflame4832 True. Good one though 👍

[@t.kayotix]

The Xbox is the clear winner here. You can still play the Switch version for nostalgia’s sake but honestly if you just want the “better” version of this game, just play on Xbox.

[@TealOpal]

The Xbox version is definitely more modernized in terms of visuals, but I'll always appreciate the N64/Switch version's rougher, more earnest style more. Plus the conveniences that come with NSO that you mentioned, like Save States, make this way less of a one-sided debate than it probably would have been otherwise. Great analysis!

[@flyforce16]

And a great comment1

[@M64bros]

I approve your comment! 👍

[@n4ppyboyx]

Lol what 🤣🤣 ain't nothing good about outdated graphics 😂

[@phil2160]

The Xbox version looks better

[@underclassh3r058]

I just played and beat this game on switch yesterday and this video came through my recommend. There's not a lot on these ratings that cared about. I just enjoyed the game for the greatness that it was. I'll care more when the remake these type of games into next gen graphics. *Now I will say I enjoyed the save states.

[@MadJackLightning]

Ya'll gotta have a talk with your editor of this video. lol

[@retrojohnny1899]

Here's another difference: You're only renting the Switch version whereas you actually own the Xbox version

[@EmmureMARIO64]

As a huge Nintendo fan, I am going to say the Xbox version is a lot better.

[@conker2185]

Nope the switch version is far better

[@supersmashmaster43]

Team Kong how

[@conker2185]

@@supersmashmaster43 its the OG version, play on the go, save states

[@Redvox57]

A note to make about the two: Xbox version is like 5$, or included in rare replay and can be played on multiple generations Switch is overpriced 60$ subscription that has emulator issues that can only be played on switch

[@Redvox57]

Also I swear this comparison is trying to bias to switch, despite the xbox version out classing in in most ways. A whole point shouldnt be given just cause it has a nintendo logo, like you clearly are trying to butter up the switch version Make those dumber categories be like 1/3rd a point

[@Dc-pm2hi]

@@Redvox57 I was gonna say the same thing, besides the logo I'm pretty sure the xbox wins in every area. Even quick resume on the xbox series s/x is pretty much the same as the nintendo switch save points.

[@Redvox57]

Kinda lost trust in gameexplains videos after this tbh. I'm hoping it's just this one person that made this pretty awful video trying to lean in nintendos favor for brownie points, cause usually they are alright with these videos

[@charlesedwinbooks]

"Especially if you have a n64 controller for switch!" Pretty big IF.

[@potatogamer_7726]

6:14 For the uncensored part, I don’t get why in the Xbox version, they just removed the effect from the cutscene

[@Ekinoxe]

10:27 you can still download the standalone version, is the glitch present in that version as well? I'm not sure if the current standalone version is the same as the original xbox 360 re-release. I don't see why they would extract the game from the compilation to replace the already available xbox live arcade version but you never know.

[@Julio3324]

I didn't even know that glitch was patched in the 360 until this video. I still have that version, might give it a try just to check.

[@Ekinoxe]

@@Julio3324 yeah neither did I

[@silverdamascus2023]

While it's true that Microsoft was terrible for the Banjo-Kazooie franchise, remember that at least the Xbox ports are better than the original N64 versions, you don't have to hate the ports just because Microsoft made them.

[@electricsheep1984]

I thought this was going to be an impartial and fair analysis of both versions, but leave it to the biggest Nintendo shills on the internet to invent categories to bring the Switch's score closer to Xbox. The Switch version is more faithful, no "censoring", has Save States, closer audio sync and you can skip dialogue. 5 points, that's it! The Xbox version is superior in ever other way. Plus you have to keep paying for the Switch version.

[@oror3751]

They don't get how bad it's look 🙈

[@BennyE456]

I imagine the xbox version is better but it's cool that it's on switch

[@Lynas82]

It's nice to play the 'original' version. But yeah it's better on Xbox. I'm enjoying me replay on switch though. It's such a good game.

[@Liggliluff]

(9:50) This is the sole reason why I couldn't bother with Banjo & Kazooie. I've played multiple Spyro games before, and your progress is saved for each level. But not B&K, which was quite annoying. While I did make progress, it also felt like I lost progress, which was off-putting.

[@Artista_Frustrado]

i mean yeah it's a "closer" comparison if you take the One point for the N64 version & multiply it by 5 ...but yeah that's what comparing an original game with the Remastered version does. if you want a better version of this video check "Remake or Rebreak"

[@montyeggman3075]

In the end, who cares which version is "better"? Banjo-Kazooie is an excellent game, wherever you play it. How do I know? It was the ENTIRE reason I got the N64 in the first place.

[@Railer61]

The save states saved me BIG time in Rusty Bucket. As well as being able to completely cheese Grunty's Furnace Fun

[@Caolan114]

When It comes to wide screen ports usually they zoom In the Image but this doesn't seem to be the case on Xbox

[@shadowpersonoftheunknown6245]

One thing that really bugs me about the Xbox version is after you win Grunty's Furnace Fun they removed the cutscene where Banjo & Kazooie jump off Spiral Mountain and notice they missed a carrot enemy, Topper. They even had some dialogue, it was real gameplay (probably played by a dev) but it's missing from the Xbox versions.

[@LoMoNoCrAt]

I bet this is because of the cutscene desync issues! In the Xbox version of the 100% completion ending, during a similar real gameplay cutscene of Banjo collecting the Stop 'n' Swop egg in TTC, Banjo will sometimes miss a jump, fall to the bottom of the tower and never collect the egg.

[@shadowpersonoftheunknown6245]

@@LoMoNoCrAt Maybe it is cpu controlled then, or the cpu copying the exact imputs a dev made and on the Xbox the desyncing messes that up?

[@11Matthew16]

When I was a kid/teenager and first saw the Xbox version on youtube (never owned the console), I was devastated by the absence of the walking N64 logo and the "Nintendo" text replaced by "Microsoft", even though I mostly liked the visual enhancements. Silly, but ever since then I wanted to play the original Banjo-Kazooie on a modern Nintendo platform. More than a decade later and this is true... My inner child is very happy

[@pasqualembisceglia1989]

There are 9 worlds, 900 Musical Notes, 100 Jiggies, 24 Empty Honeycombs, 3 codes from Cheato after talking, 5 transformations, 8 bosses, 16 Honeycombs, Brentilda in 10 areas at Gruntilda's Lair, 5 Jinjos in each world and 116 Mumbo Tokens in this game.

[@LoMoNoCrAt]

And if you're going for true 100%, both versions have a Mumbo Token in Gobi's Valley that you can permanently miss! In the flooded pyramid, there is a token floating just above the surface of the water right behind where Banjo drops in. If you dive down and drain the water before collecting it, it becomes impossible to reach!

[@dudleystow8937]

17 minutes of explaining why Nintendo lacks behind others because of their reluctance to fix issues in older games due to game preservation and their weaker hardware that can’t even run a N64 game like it’s a new game.

[@Liggliluff]

It's like Sony with PS1 games. But Sony is even worse at this, requiring all games to be exactly like it was originally, meaning that games with licenses that have terminated, can't replace just that content for a re-relesse.

[@pasqualembisceglia1989]

Banjo & Kazooie is a popular Rare character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate along with Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong and King K. Rool.

[@shadowpersonoftheunknown6245]

I think I might have just had a brain aneurysm

[@MrBlitzardo21]

Diddy kong and king k rool was created by rare, but they are currently owned by nintendo, but donkey kong was never rareware's

[@PLAYER42_ready]

13:00 uhh why does it say frame rate?

[@MoonSarito]

It would be amazing if by some miracle Microsoft allowed RARE to release RARE Replay on Switch, so we would have both the original version and the best possible version of Banjo (plus several other RARE games) on a single console.

[@Ariesguy41499]

I mean it’s free on gamepass lol

[@MoonSarito]

@@Ariesguy41499 Gamepass is not free.

[@silverdamascus2023]

When eventually Banjo-Tooie comes, the Xbox version is better than the N64 version and that's it, there's a few elements where the original version is better, like the intro cutscene where the music is also out of sync, but that's thanks to slowdown issues, where the music is made to fit the slowdown. The original version of Banjo-Tooie was full of frame drops and slowdowns, it runs very poorly, the N64 was not ready for a game like this, while the Xbox version runs at locked 30FPS, and that alone makes the Xbox version the only one you should play, unless the Switch version has the option to turn off the slowdowns, same will apply.

[@kamranki]

I would love the Xbox version to also be made available for Switch, which it should be able to handle easily (technically). The key difference for me is the extended draw distance in Xbox version making it easier to spot objects in the distance. Very useful for a collectibles style game that is Banjo Kazooie.

[@phantomliger89]

Weird comparison since the goals are different. One updating for current the other trying to preserve how the original plays.

[@riftshredder5438]

Wait, didn't the Xbox One version on Rare Replay get an update so that you can play the game in 4K?

[@cathyb.7840]

Another very important factor you forgot for both games, would be the ability to use the cheats they were originally made to use in game. Ive beaten them both meany times on the n64 so when I play them, I like to use all the unlimited cheat codes. But on the Xbox versions, you cant successfully use all the cheats you want and still be able to play, let alone save your game if it will even let you play. Where as on the switch, it lets you use them just like in the original.

[@giulytsme]

Awesome video!! What a jggy-fight! But one thing that they both miss is a nice CRT filter that makes them look as soft and smooth as on an old tv. At least the xbox version improveses some textures and pre-rendered sprites, while on the switch version they do look a tittle weird in HD. I hope nintendo will add some filters to the N64 Online too! Or maybe It is just me beeing a little nostalgic hahaha

[@davebob4973]

no idea why they ditched the crt filter when they already had one for all the other nso apps

[@fgfhjfhjfbhfghf5771]

Pre rendered sprites look like ass on the Xbox version lmao

[@ZorLink21]

Well, the switch version runs at 60 FPS (NTSC) Or 50FPS (PAL) (you can change this in the settings on the game selection screen at anytime) while, the Xbox version only runs at 30 FPS. Nowadays people worry about the frame rate. 720p is considered acceptable as long as the game is running at at least 60 FPS.

[@granvillimus]

This isn't true, the Switch version is emulating the original N64 version, which was and still is locked at 30fps. It even retains a couple of the framerate drops from the original N64 version, example being that round Egypt room with the vase in Grunty's Lair. No official release of Banjo Kazooie has ever run at 60fps, not without fan made hacks (which do exist).

[@coolness1768]

4:04 Nice Elcanto reference.

[@Schraiber]

I actually consider save states a negative :D

[@LoMoNoCrAt]

It sucks to have the temptation there to rewind death! Don't use them for that if you don't like it. But you should definitely use them to save between play sessions! That way you don't reset to the Grunty's Lair entrance every time you sit down to play, and you can stop playing halfway through a level and not have to come back to all your note and jinjo progress gone. Your life counter won't be reset either, it's nice. I used to have to leave my N64 running over night for that kind of quality of life!

[@TheAileZX2]

In the spirit of only reviving sequels recently...... I would love an N64 Style of the gameboy advance sequel on Switch.

[@Schwarzorn]

Ideally, the note high score wouldn't reset when you die or leave the level, but it also wouldn't stay forever either. It's too easy that way, and that's not really a high score. It should have reset only if you got a game over. Then lives would actually matter.

[@chrisgranger5477]

The female squirrel depicted on the poster in the ship cabin in the original N64 version is Berry from Conker’s Pocket Tales on GBC

[@JoseLopez02]

The font is really just preference, I think the font looks funny on Xbox and think it’s better in the N64

[@gingataisen]

Sharp = Funny 😒

[@Stealthbat]

I can understand having a system for cases where there is a tie (no definitive winner) but for a comparison video to work, you have to stay consistent. You want to talk about cheating? Well giving Nintendo Switch 2 jiggies (instead of 1) on the last category is BY ALL MEANS cheating! If you are going to be faithful and fair to both parties, then you cannot play favoritism here. I'm sorry but the correct score SHOULD be 13 jiggies for XBOX and 9 jiggies for Switch. NOT 10! Shame on you GameXplain for not staying impartial in this review. Also, at 04:05 you already referenced the NSO version being true to the game. So that last category is ACTUALLY a duplicate category with no purpose other than to play favoritism to Nintendo. So in fact the real score should be 13 XBOX, 8 Switch! Not 9 or 10! How did you think we wouldn't notice?!

[@SuperZora4]

Is it sad that I can't tell if this is serious or not

[@Stealthbat]

@Asbeth No, it is not sad, and yes, it is serious.

[@DADA-yt1pt]

I'll still take the Xbox version. But I'm happy that people get to play this game on Switch. On the go, too.

[@SophaliciouS_Systematic]

Umm the xbox version actually renders internally at 4k.

[@LeandroCunha_85]

After play on Xbox, is no way to comeback. And Xbox runs in 4K, not 1080p (on Xbox One X and Series X).

[@conker2185]

Switch version is better just accept it

[@Mrtyjr]

Why is the Switch version of Banjo-Kazooie only 720p even though the switch supports up to 1080p in docked mode? Why stop at 720?

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

Eh. Nintendo sticks the original but slightly better resolution because we all know tje n64 resolution is unbearable these days. The Xbox being more a emulated to improve the image.

[@trampledunderfootvid]

Sad that Banjo did the impossible and finally returned to a Nintendo console after all these years and all anybody wants to talk about is which version is better. Let Nintendo fans enjoy the opportunity to finally play this great game on their Switch!

[@MegaDrain]

I look at these the same way I look at the Jak and Daxter HD Collection for PS3 and PS4. The HD Collection for ps3 was rebuilt specifically for the ps3 kinda like how openGOAL is for the pc; it's a native port. That's what Banjo Kazooie and Tooie are for the 360, rebuilt for this system. No emulation. But the Jak collection for ps4 is ps2 emulation and has lots of issues. The switch version of Banjo is n64 emulation. That said the emulation for banjo is very nice as displayed in this video. The switch version is good for portability and convenience, but if you have a 360 or newer xbox and are fine with playing at home, that to me is the superior version.

[@supersmashmaster43]

Seeing how good the game looks on Switch just shows how impressive the game was on N64. Probably one of the few games that didn’t age too badly from that era

[@broder3294]

the bias on here is unreal 💀

[@Kingler03]

11:02 I hate that mario 64 on switch didn't get this change

[@M64bros]

For me I love both. After all Nintendo and Xbox are BFFs.

[@M64bros]

@@burritobison7700 thank you!

[@LuisZesatiChannel]

I love banjo-kazooie for Nintendo and Xbox

[@kaijushaman0679]

If you ask me Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie don’t need this they need to be remastered.

[@nonic_]

What causes the note glitch? I 100% beat the game in it‘s Rare Replay Version and didn’t encounter it fortunately.

[@jasonmartinez5116]

The Xbox version changed how the music notes work by making them permanent collectables like it's sequels rather than being removed when you exit the level. This resulted in a bug on the Bottles' Bonus game where some notes are impossible to collect despite being in a collected state. This bug was fixed in a patch on the original XBLA version but unfortunately the original unfixed version re-surfaced on Rare Replay and still hasn't been fixed to this day

[@sandman8993]

It’s a fantastic game whichever version you play. These comments are pathetic. Just play it and have some fun instead of criticising others 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AlphaPWNY]

Until I can get a Nintendo 64 Switch controller, assuming I can get it at all, I at least have a pro controller that's shaped like a GameCube controller. Having X and Y as their intended C buttons where they're supposed to be really helps!

[@username_redacted_1987]

Tooty's shirt is also messed up on the Xbox version for some reason.

[@mattimusprimal637]

I hope Microsoft’s Rare Replay gets ported to Switch (both physically and digitally)!!

[@ThunderStruck115]

That would be awesome

[@mattgerrish908]

"Pros and Con-zooies" *LMFAO* 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@biggallcaps]

Something about some of the changes don't really sit well with me. I think because I expect N64 games to be in 4:3 and to have less draw distance, I don't think it's as accurate if they completely redo the game to upgrade it. But the other big thing is removing the Nintendo logos and replacing models and art. It's kinda whatever though

[@Liggliluff]

Would be nice with options. Play the game as it was on N64 with reduced resolution, 4:3, limited draw distance and lower poly characters at a distance; or full HD, 16:9, full draw distance and highest quality models. Preferably with an option for each, so you can play it your way.

[@PrinceEomer8102]

Wait can you elaborate on the bug that glitches the final four notes on xbox? Please?

[@TheeDeathCaster]

10:25 what was the glitch?

[@GameXplain]

There were 4 notes that could be impossible to grab in either Rusty Bucket Bay or Click Clock Woods, due to the game not saving them properly, IIRC

[@thedarkside3899]

It's beyond me why the switch can't even run N64 games at 1080p 🤦

[@thesnazzmaster]

nintendoxplain really trying to give something to Nintendo's lazy emulation rather than xbox's full port and improvements

[@GameXplain]

How to tell someone didn't watch the video in one easy step

[@thesnazzmaster]

@@GameXplain i saw that you did give it mostly to xbox buti dont think nintendo deserves any credit whatsoever

[@GameXplain]

@@thesnazzmaster That's fine. We're not here to give Nintendo credit. We just wanted to help people decide which version to play and why

[@JoseLopez02]

@@thesnazzmaster why not?

[@conker2185]

Fuk the xbox version

[@dillonkinder9296]

Another feature is everything you collect like the music notes in each world won’t be reseted if you die or leave the world without collecting all the music notes the Xbox version gets a jiggy for that

[@silverdamascus2023]

While that makes the game easier, it was alway considered a very unfair mechanic and not resetting the note counter was the intended.

[@adammarktucek3177]

You can actually own the Xbox version too. No subscription needed.

[@conker2185]

You can own the n64 version

[@DADA-yt1pt]

@@conker2185 You really can't unless if you hunt down an original N64 and a copy of the game. The expansion of Nintendo Switch Online not only requires a $50 payment, but if your subscription runs out or the service goes away, you can't even play the N64 games anymore.

[@XDanW91]

The Switch version is a port that is trying to simulate playing BK on the N64 and give an authentic and accurate N64 experience. Which is pretty much what it succeeds in doing. While the XBLA version is meant to me a polished version with improvements. So while in my opinion the Xbox version is superior, they both more or less do what they're meant to do

[@nate6749]

Im glad microsoft let them have banjo kazooie back on a nintendo console. But i think they helped ported the switch version since not only they helped make the port on xbox, but if you notice alot of the text is different... plus the rewind feature. But the reason they didn't do the note keeping is to keep it original to how nintendo and rare designed it to be from back then. Since the port on xbox was made when Rare was REMAKING it along with microsoft, and become a microsoft rights game. But they must have decided to fufill the problems, and the stop n swap promise again. when consoles were better at connecting to other games through save data.

[@anjel54321]

Not really a fair comparison, since Xbox basically remade the game and switches game is emulated. Still one of my favorite n64 game.

[@Defender1876]

i sense some bias from André here

[@dillonkinder9296]

I think in the Xbox version’s of Banjo Kazooie and Tooie if collect Stop n Swap items you’ll can unlock new stuff for Nuts & Bolts and Banjo mentions his Nuts & Bolts adventures I give the Xbox version a jiggy for that

[@antoniohuerta6459]

I hope that Banjo-Tooie arrives to the service too(ie)!

[@LoMoNoCrAt]

Doubt it! ☹️

[@fandersstrom]

The font is definitely a win for Switch!