'Banjo-Kazooie' heading for XBLA

Microsoft has revealed that Banjo-Kazooie and sequel Banjo-Tooie will be made available for download via Xbox Live Arcade.

Banjo-Kazooie, originally a smash hit in 1998 on the N64, will be heading to Microsoft’s online storefront on November 26 for 1,200 Microsoft points (£7.50).

The re-release will also be offered two weeks early for free to customers pre-ordering the upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts from participating retailers.

When Nuts & Bolts hits shelves on November 11, players will be able to unlock additional content by playing the original Banjo-Kazooie, which will feature revamped graphics and an achievement points system.

Banjo-Tooie will be available early 2009, but Microsoft remained tight-lipped on how the sequel will be updated for the current generation platform.