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.
PriceCharting-based USD reference ranges (date unverified) are ~$30–$36 loose and ~$125–$145 complete in box. Ranges add a rounded margin; actual sale prices vary. Shipping and tax are excluded.
Estimated valuedate unverified
- Loose
- ~$30–$36
- Complete in box
- ~$125–$145
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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?
PriceCharting-based USD reference ranges (date unverified) are ~$30–$36 loose and ~$125–$145 complete in box. Ranges add a rounded margin; actual sale prices vary. Shipping and tax are excluded.
Why does complete-in-box cost more?
Box and manual condition, completeness, and edition affect a CIB copy’s price. The difference between these references is not a guaranteed sale premium.
How do I spot a fake cartridge?
Compare the shell, label, screws, and PCB with documented authentic examples for the same region and board revision. Nintendo markings and security screws are useful clues, but replacement shells and legitimate repairs mean no single detail proves authenticity.
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