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|full_name=Kazooie the Breegull<ref>One of the answers during a question in Grunty's Furnace Fun in ''Banjo-Kazooie''.</ref>
|title=Banjo-Kazooie
|image=[[File:N-Gang Kazooie.png|150px]]<br>Kazooie in the comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"
|image=[[File:Banjo & Kazooie SSBU.jpg|250px]]
|species={{iw|jiggywikki|Breegull|Red-Crested Breegull}}
|first_appearance=''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' (1998, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise)<br>''[[N-Gang#N-Gang vs. Nintendo|N-Gang vs. Nintendo]]'' (2000, ''Mario''-related media)
|first_appearance=''[[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie (video game)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' (1998, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise)<br>''[[N-Gang]]'' ("[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]", cameo) (1999, ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_appearance=''{{wp|Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing}}'' (2010, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (Challenger Pack 3) ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|latest_portrayal=
|portrayed_by=[[Chris Sutherland]] ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]]–present)<ref>Credited in the sound test menu in the Japanese version of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.</ref>
}}
}}
'''{{wp|Banjo & Kazooie|Kazooie}}''' is one of the main characters from the {{wp|Banjo-Kazooie|''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise}}, first appearing in ''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie (video game)|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], where she serves as [[Banjo]]'s partner. She is a red crested bird with a yellow bill and legs and green eyes, and is a member of a fictional species of birds called the Breegull. As a playable duo, Banjo and Kazooie appear together in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as the third Fighters Pass DLC character.


'''Kazooie''' is a character from the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise, first appearing in ''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], where she serves as [[Banjo]]'s partner. Together, they are known as Banjo-Kazooie, with a hyphenation. As a playable duo, they appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as the third Fighter's Pass DLC character. ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' marks their first appearance on a Nintendo system since 2005's ''Banjo-Pilot'' for the [[Game Boy Advance]], and their first physical appearance in a new game since the Xbox 360 version of 2010's ''Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing''. This is Kazooie's first appearance alongside ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' characters in a video game. 
Kazooie is owned by [[Rare]], a former second-party developer for [[Nintendo]]. In 2002, Rare was sold to {{wp|Microsoft}}, and the rights of Kazooie, Banjo and [[Conker]] were transferred to the company.
 
Kazooie, like Banjo, is owned by [[Rare Ltd.]], a former second-party developer for [[Nintendo]]. In 2002, Rare was sold to {{wp|Microsoft}}, and the rights of both Banjo and Kazooie were transferred to the company.
==History==
==History==
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
Although Kazooie is absent from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', she is mentioned in the instruction manual, interestingly before she ever debuted in a video game.
Although Kazooie is absent from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', she is mentioned in the instruction manual<ref>{{cite|date=1997|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=24}}</ref> and official Nintendo Player's Guide, prior to her debut in a video game. An additional nod to her is featured in the form of a kazoo being played during Banjo's segment of the opening title sequence, though it is absent from Banjo's theme on the character select screen. This segment is still included in the remake, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', despite Banjo's absence.


===''N-Gang''===
===''N-Gang''===
===="Freeze Frame"====
Banjo and Kazooie make a brief cameo at the end of the ''[[N-Gang]]'' comic "[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]", where they are seen celebrating alongside other Nintendo characters.
===="N-Gang vs. Nintendo"====
[[File:Club Nintendo N-Gang.jpg|thumb|left|Banjo and Kazooie's appearance in the comic]]
[[File:Club Nintendo N-Gang.jpg|thumb|left|Banjo and Kazooie's appearance in the comic]]
Kazooie appears alongside Banjo in the 2000 ''[[N-Gang]]'' comic "[[N-Gang#N-Gang vs. Nintendo|N-Gang vs. Nintendo]]", where they play on the same soccer camp team with [[Wario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Lanky Kong]]. [[Mario]] referees the match.
Kazooie appears alongside Banjo in the 2000 ''N-Gang'' comic "[[N-Gang#N-Gang vs. Nintendo|N-Gang vs. Nintendo]]", where they play on the same soccer camp team with [[Wario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Lanky Kong]].
 
===="Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"====
Kazooie makes a brief cameo at the end of the ''N-Gang'' comic "[[N-Gang#Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht|Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht]]", where she is seen at a Christmas party with other Nintendo characters.
 
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
Artworks for Kazooie, along with Banjo and other ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters, make an appearance in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{SSB fighter infobox
|color=purple
|align=right
|title=Banjo & Kazooie
|image=BanjoKazooie SSBU.png
|emblem=BanjoKazooieEmblem.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (downloadable)
|standard=Egg Firing / Breegull Blaster
|side=Wonderwing
|up=Shock Spring Jump
|down=Rear Egg
|final=The Mighty Jinjonator
|entrance=Banjo appears from a Jiggy-shaped portal with Kazooie, bowing.
}}
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)}}
Kazooie, alongside [[Banjo]], was announced as a playable fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' during the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct on June 11 (PST). ''Ultimate'' marks their first non-cameo appearance in a new game since ''[[sonicretro:Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing|Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]'', which was released for the {{wp|Xbox 360}} in 2010, as well as the duo's first appearance on a Nintendo console since ''Banjo-Pilot''. Banjo & Kazooie were released on September 4, 2019 (PST) as part of Challenger Pack 3.
 
In the duo's reveal trailer, a Jiggy bounces across the floor as [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], and [[King K. Rool]] are lounging in [[DK's Tree House|Donkey Kong's tree house]], causing them to look outside the window and seeing a silhouette of Banjo & Kazooie. It is then revealed to be [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] playing a prank, in the same manner as [[King Dedede]] pretending to be K. Rool in the latter's reveal trailer. Banjo & Kazooie then appear from the sky, knocking Duck Hunt out of frame, with Kazooie holding her namesake instrument, the kazoo. Kazooie and Banjo appear in [[Sephiroth]]'s reveal trailer, and are shocked to see him descend from the sky.
 
Banjo & Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''{{wp|Banjo-Tooie}}'', though they also sport a few original attacks. [[Spiral Mountain]], the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage. Regarding weight, Banjo & Kazooie are a heavyweight fighter, being heavier than [[Link]], [[Yoshi]], [[Captain Falcon]], and [[Mii Gunner]], but lighter than [[Wario]], [[Ike]], [[Ridley]], [[Simon Belmont|Simon]], and [[Richter Belmont|Richter]], while having the same weight as [[Solid Snake|Snake]] and [[R.O.B.]]
 
When [[Kirby]] copies Banjo & Kazooie, his backpack has a plush toy version of Kazooie inside.
 
Banjo & Kazooie's [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|fighter spirit]] uses their artwork from ''Banjo-Tooie''. The [[Hero]]es and Banjo & Kazooie are the only DLC fighters to never appear as main opponents in any spirit battle.


===Unused appearances===
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
[[File:BanjoKazooieTreehouse.jpg|thumb|left|Banjo and Kazooie's cameo in an early build of ''Donkey Kong 64'']]
Both Banjo and Kazooie made a cameo in [[List of Donkey Kong 64 pre-release and unused content|early versions]] of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', but were ultimately cut from the final game. Their faces were going to appear on a shower stall in [[DK's Tree House]].
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==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)}}
====Palutena's Guidance====
The ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' reveal trailer for the duo was shown off during a Nintendo Direct on June 11th, 2019, releasing sometime in Fall 2019. The reveal trailer heavily references [[King K. Rool]]'s original reveal trailer, with [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]] and King K. Rool looking outside a tree house window and seeing a silhouette of Banjo-Kazooie. It is then revealed to be [[Duck Hunt]] playing a prank, much like the K. Rool reveal trailer had [[King Dedede]] pretending to be King K. Rool. Banjo and Kazooie then appear from the sky, and knock Duck Hunt out of frame, with Banjo holding his signature instrument he is named after, the banjo. The trailer references Banjo's heavy connection and roots to the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise as both were owned by Rareware (now called [[Rare Ltd.]]) in the 1990s, and Banjo's first appearance was in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''.
Banjo & Kazooie share this stock conversation with all other Fighters Pass characters. It was originally used for [[Mewtwo]], [[Lucas]], [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], [[Ryu]], [[Cloud Strife|Cloud]], [[Corrin]], and [[Bayonetta]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', who are downloadable fighters in that game.  
*'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]:''' Who is THAT?
*'''[[Palutena]]:''' I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
*'''[[Smash Taunt#Viridi|Viridi]]:''' It must be an intruder from another dimension!
*'''Pit:''' Whoever it is, the goal remains the same: to fight and win!
 
====Spirit====
{{spirit
|no=1337
|name=Banjo & Kazooie
|image=[[File:SSBU Banjo and Kazooie Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''{{wp|Banjo-Kazooie}}'' Series
|type=Fighter
|obtain=Classic Mode as Banjo & Kazooie
}}
 
====Official website====
*''The missing piece of the puzzle is found as Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! With Banjo’s bare hands to bruise rivals up close and Kazooie’s egg-cellent shooting skills, your rivals will be singing the blues in no time. For their Final Smash, these perfect partners call upon a flock of Jinjos and the Mighty Jinjonator to deal the final blow to any “feeble jerk” that may stand in their way!''
 
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
TalonTrot.jpg|Kazooie carrying Banjo to run faster in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
BreegullBash.jpg|Banjo slamming down Kazooie to attack [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
Banjokazooieegg.jpg|Kazooie firing an egg in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''
BanjoKazooieSmash.jpg|Screenshot from the ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' reveal trailer showing Banjo and Kazooie with various fighters
Banjo & Kazooie SSBU.jpg|Artwork with shadow
Banjo & Kazooie amiibo.png|Banjo and Kazooie's amiibo
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jpn=カズーイ
|JpnR=Kazūi
|JpnM=Possibly derived from Katsuhito Yamauchi ({{ruby|山|やま}}{{ruby|内|うち}}{{ruby|克|かつ}}{{ruby|仁|ひと}}), [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]]'s son and father of Banjō Yamauchi, from whom [[Banjo]] takes his name. This was rumored after [[Gregg Mayles]] confirmed the origin of Banjo's name but did not confirm Kazooie's name being based on Katsuhito's.{{ref needed}}
|Spa=Kazooie
|Fre=Kazooie
|Ger=Kazooie
|Ita=Kazooie
|Chi=小笛
|ChiR=Xiǎodí
|Chi2=阿卡 (''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'')
|Chi2R=Ākǎ
|ChiM=Literally "small flute"
|Chi2M=In Chinese, adding an 「阿」 in front of a given name makes it a diminutive form.
|Rus=Казуи
|RusR=Kazui
|RusM=Kazooie
|Kor=카주이
|KorR=Kaju'i
|KorM=Kazooie
}}
 
==Notes==
*Prior to Banjo and Kazooie's inclusions in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', they were among the most requested ''Super Smash Bros.'' characters of all time. A Rare employee wrote on their website in 2009, that although they had not been considered for ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', many Rare franchise trophies were originally in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.<ref>{{cite|author=Lerako|url=www.raregamer.co.uk/scribes-september-18th-2009|title=Scribes – September 18th 2009|publisher=Rare Gamer|language=en-gb|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> Vice President of Microsoft's gaming division, {{wp|Phil Spencer}}, made a Tweet in 2015, stating "it would be cool" to see Banjo and Kazooie appear as DLC fighters in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''.<ref>{{cite|author=Campbell, Even|date=April 3, 2015|url=www.ign.com/articles/2015/04/03/xbox-head-phil-spencer-says-it-would-be-cool-to-see-banjo-in-super-smash-bros-for-nintendo-3ds-and-wii-u|title=Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says 'It Would Be Cool' to See Banjo in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|publisher=IGN|language=en|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> He doubled down on the comments in 2018, a year before Banjo and Kazooie's reveal in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.<ref>{{cite|author=Winslett, Ryan|date=March 21, 2018|url=www.cinemablend.com/games/2391161/microsoft-is-willing-to-put-banjo-in-smash-bros|title=Microsoft Is Willing To Put Banjo In Smash Bros.|publisher=Cinemablend|language=en|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref>
 
==References==
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Their moveset and appearance is directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''{{wp|Banjo-Tooie}}''. [[Spiral Mountain]], the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage.
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 13:43, April 15, 2025

Kazooie
Kazooie, as she appears in the N-Gang comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht".
Kazooie in the comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"
Full name Kazooie the Breegull[1]
Species Red-Crested Breegull
First appearance Banjo-Kazooie (1998, Banjo-Kazooie franchise)
N-Gang ("Freeze Frame", cameo) (1999, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Challenger Pack 3) (2019)
Portrayed by Chris Sutherland (1998–present)[2]

Kazooie is one of the main characters from the Banjo-Kazooie franchise, first appearing in Banjo-Kazooie for the Nintendo 64, where she serves as Banjo's partner. She is a red crested bird with a yellow bill and legs and green eyes, and is a member of a fictional species of birds called the Breegull. As a playable duo, Banjo and Kazooie appear together in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as the third Fighters Pass DLC character.

Kazooie is owned by Rare, a former second-party developer for Nintendo. In 2002, Rare was sold to Microsoft, and the rights of Kazooie, Banjo and Conker were transferred to the company.

History[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing[edit]

Although Kazooie is absent from Diddy Kong Racing, she is mentioned in the instruction manual[3] and official Nintendo Player's Guide, prior to her debut in a video game. An additional nod to her is featured in the form of a kazoo being played during Banjo's segment of the opening title sequence, though it is absent from Banjo's theme on the character select screen. This segment is still included in the remake, Diddy Kong Racing DS, despite Banjo's absence.

N-Gang[edit]

"Freeze Frame"[edit]

Banjo and Kazooie make a brief cameo at the end of the N-Gang comic "Freeze Frame", where they are seen celebrating alongside other Nintendo characters.

"N-Gang vs. Nintendo"[edit]

Banjo and Kazooie's appearance in the comic

Kazooie appears alongside Banjo in the 2000 N-Gang comic "N-Gang vs. Nintendo", where they play on the same soccer camp team with Wario, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, and Lanky Kong.

"Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht"[edit]

Kazooie makes a brief cameo at the end of the N-Gang comic "Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht", where she is seen at a Christmas party with other Nintendo characters.

Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]

Artworks for Kazooie, along with Banjo and other Banjo-Kazooie characters, make an appearance in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

BanjoKazooieEmblem.png
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Banjo & Kazooie
Banjo & Kazooie artwork for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (downloadable)
Special moves
Neutral:  Egg Firing / Breegull Blaster
Side:  Wonderwing
Up:  Shock Spring Jump
Down:  Rear Egg
Final Smash:  The Mighty Jinjonator
Battle entrance
Banjo appears from a Jiggy-shaped portal with Kazooie, bowing.
SmashWiki article: Banjo & Kazooie (SSBU)

Kazooie, alongside Banjo, was announced as a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct on June 11 (PST). Ultimate marks their first non-cameo appearance in a new game since Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie, which was released for the Xbox 360 in 2010, as well as the duo's first appearance on a Nintendo console since Banjo-Pilot. Banjo & Kazooie were released on September 4, 2019 (PST) as part of Challenger Pack 3.

In the duo's reveal trailer, a Jiggy bounces across the floor as Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and King K. Rool are lounging in Donkey Kong's tree house, causing them to look outside the window and seeing a silhouette of Banjo & Kazooie. It is then revealed to be Duck Hunt playing a prank, in the same manner as King Dedede pretending to be K. Rool in the latter's reveal trailer. Banjo & Kazooie then appear from the sky, knocking Duck Hunt out of frame, with Kazooie holding her namesake instrument, the kazoo. Kazooie and Banjo appear in Sephiroth's reveal trailer, and are shocked to see him descend from the sky.

Banjo & Kazooie's moveset and appearances are directly pulled from their two Nintendo 64 titles, Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, though they also sport a few original attacks. Spiral Mountain, the location of their home, serves as the representation for their stage. Regarding weight, Banjo & Kazooie are a heavyweight fighter, being heavier than Link, Yoshi, Captain Falcon, and Mii Gunner, but lighter than Wario, Ike, Ridley, Simon, and Richter, while having the same weight as Snake and R.O.B.

When Kirby copies Banjo & Kazooie, his backpack has a plush toy version of Kazooie inside.

Banjo & Kazooie's fighter spirit uses their artwork from Banjo-Tooie. The Heroes and Banjo & Kazooie are the only DLC fighters to never appear as main opponents in any spirit battle.

Unused appearances[edit]

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

The Banjo and Kazooie poster originally found in DK's Tree House in Donkey Kong 64.
Banjo and Kazooie's cameo in an early build of Donkey Kong 64

Both Banjo and Kazooie made a cameo in early versions of Donkey Kong 64, but were ultimately cut from the final game. Their faces were going to appear on a shower stall in DK's Tree House.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Palutena's Guidance[edit]

Banjo & Kazooie share this stock conversation with all other Fighters Pass characters. It was originally used for Mewtwo, Lucas, Roy, Ryu, Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, who are downloadable fighters in that game.

  • Pit: Who is THAT?
  • Palutena: I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
  • Viridi: It must be an intruder from another dimension!
  • Pit: Whoever it is, the goal remains the same: to fight and win!

Spirit[edit]

Spirit
#1337 Banjo & Kazooie
Banjo & Kazooie spirit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Series/game Banjo-Kazooie Series
Type Fighter
How to obtain Classic Mode as Banjo & Kazooie

Official website[edit]

  • The missing piece of the puzzle is found as Banjo & Kazooie join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter! With Banjo’s bare hands to bruise rivals up close and Kazooie’s egg-cellent shooting skills, your rivals will be singing the blues in no time. For their Final Smash, these perfect partners call upon a flock of Jinjos and the Mighty Jinjonator to deal the final blow to any “feeble jerk” that may stand in their way!

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Kazooie.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カズーイ[?]
Kazūi
Possibly derived from Katsuhito Yamauchi (やまうちかつひと), Hiroshi Yamauchi's son and father of Banjō Yamauchi, from whom Banjo takes his name. This was rumored after Gregg Mayles confirmed the origin of Banjo's name but did not confirm Kazooie's name being based on Katsuhito's.[citation needed]
Chinese 小笛[?]
Xiǎodí
Literally "small flute"
阿卡 (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)[?]
Ākǎ
In Chinese, adding an 「阿」 in front of a given name makes it a diminutive form.
French Kazooie[?] -
German Kazooie[?] -
Italian Kazooie[?] -
Korean 카주이[?]
Kaju'i
Kazooie
Russian Казуи[?]
Kazui
Kazooie
Spanish Kazooie[?] -

Notes[edit]

  • Prior to Banjo and Kazooie's inclusions in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, they were among the most requested Super Smash Bros. characters of all time. A Rare employee wrote on their website in 2009, that although they had not been considered for Super Smash Bros., many Rare franchise trophies were originally in Super Smash Bros. Melee.[4] Vice President of Microsoft's gaming division, Phil Spencer, made a Tweet in 2015, stating "it would be cool" to see Banjo and Kazooie appear as DLC fighters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.[5] He doubled down on the comments in 2018, a year before Banjo and Kazooie's reveal in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ One of the answers during a question in Grunty's Furnace Fun in Banjo-Kazooie.
  2. ^ Credited in the sound test menu in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  3. ^ 1997. Diddy Kong Racing instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 24.
  4. ^ Lerako. Scribes – September 18th 2009. Rare Gamer (British English). Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Campbell, Even (April 3, 2015). Xbox Head Phil Spencer Says 'It Would Be Cool' to See Banjo in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. IGN (English). Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  6. ^ Winslett, Ryan (March 21, 2018). Microsoft Is Willing To Put Banjo In Smash Bros.. Cinemablend (English). Retrieved May 30, 2024.

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