Metacritic 92
Out of 100
The characters were originally created for a game called "Dream" on the Super Nintendo.
Always verify the label print. Original N64 labels have a matte texture. Check for a Nintendo-stamped board inside.
Platformer, Adventure · 1998
Banjo-Kazooie
Nintendo 64 · Value & Price File
Charming 3D platformer featuring a bear and bird duo collecting jiggies.
As of June 2026, loose cartridges typically sell for $28–$32, while complete-in-box copies trade for around $170.
Market valuemarket range · June 2026
Loose~$28–$32CIB~$170
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★ Platformer, Adventure · 1998 ★
THE FILE
- Developer
- Rare
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1998-06-29
- Genre
- Platformer, Adventure
- Players
- 1
- ROM
- 24 MB
- Save
- EEPROM
- ESRB
- E
- Units Sold
- 3.65M
- Score
- 92 / 100
Collector's Q&A
How much is Banjo-Kazooie worth?
As of June 2026, a loose cartridge typically sells for $28–$32. Complete-in-box copies sell for around $170. Live links in the Price Check panel show the latest numbers.
Why does complete-in-box cost more?
The original box and manual were routinely discarded, so surviving complete sets are genuinely scarce. The box and manual can add at least $123 over the loose price.
How do I spot a fake cartridge?
Authentic carts have a Nintendo-stamped board inside, factory-molded plastic seams, and a board serial that matches the region label. Phillips-head screws instead of Gamebit screws? Treat it as suspect.
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