The Banjo-Kazooie series is known for its intriguing features, particularly Stop ‘n’ Swop. This special element includes six differently colored eggs and a large ice key that unlock various rewards in the game. Originally, the developers intended players to own both games Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, finding all Stop ‘n’ Swop items in the first game. Once all items were gathered, players would switch cartridges to transfer these collectibles to the sequel. Unfortunately, due to revisions in Nintendo 64’s hardware, the ten-second transfer window was reduced to one second, making the process impossible to complete. This left many fans disappointed yet curious about what the Stop ‘n’ Swop feature could have been. In 2008, improved versions of both games were released on Xbox360 featuring a fully functional Stop ‘n’ Swop. This implementation unlocked rewards not only in the Banjo-Kazooie games but also on Xbox itself, including Dashboard Themes and Gamerpics. To access this feature, players must first unlock Treasure Trove Cove and enter a specific phrase inside the Sandcastle found within this world. Entering the code correctly triggers a short video sequence revealing the location of a Stop ‘n’ Swop collectible. If players make a mistake while typing, they must restart with the code. Notably, the letters on the ground inside the Sandcastle do not play a tune or change color after using Kazooie’s Beak Buster.
» Stop 'n' Swop in Banjo-Tooie
Upon discovering a mysterious egg in Banjo-Tooie, players can bring it to Heggy who will hatch it and provide unique rewards. This transfer function is only available in the re-released version of the game. Players can find up to three mysterious eggs in total, with one already available inside Heggy’s Egg Shed. Besides eggs, players can find the ice key hidden within a cave on the right side of the Digger Tunnels. This key unlocks a frozen vault located in a cave in Hailfire Peaks on the Icy Side. To get into this cave, players must navigate water tunnels in Glitter Gulch Mine and destroy a rock with Kazooie’s silhouette using the Talon Torpedo technique, which is acquired in Jolly Roger’s Lagoon. Inside the cave, the frozen vault can be opened with the ice key, revealing the Mega Glowbo. This item can be taken to Humba Wumba in Pine Grove to transform Kazooie into a green dragon. This transformation allows Kazooie to spit fire and carry unlimited Fire Eggs, proving useful when battling enemies and completing quests. In the Xbox 360 re-release, players can hatch all Stop ‘n’ Swop eggs and unlock all associated rewards. After collecting any of these items in Banjo-Kazooie, players automatically receive these collectibles in subsequent games in the series, including Banjo-Tooie and Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts. Interestingly, the updated version includes new items belonging to the Stop ‘n’ Swop II series, found in Jinjo Village and Spiral Mountain where players originally found Stop ‘n’ Swop eggs in the Nintendo 64 version.
» Stop 'n' Swop in Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts
In the re-released version of Banjo-Kazooie, players can collect mysterious items transferable to Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts. This process begins in Showdown Town, where a video sequence displays crates and their hiding spots. These mysterious crates appear at locations marked with Stop ‘n’ Swop silhouettes, either on the ground or walls, and are color-coded based on items collected in the predecessor game. While Stop ‘n’ Swop crates look different, they function like normal crates. Players can bring them to Mumbo’s Motors where Mumbo uses his magic to unlock them. Opening the first Stop ‘n’ Swop crate unlocks an achievement worth zero points, meaning it isn’t required for earning all 1250 gamerscore points in the game. Each opened crate rewards players with a special vehicle part only obtainable by owning the re-released Banjo-Kazooie and collecting all Stop ‘n’ Swop items. Most of these parts serve as decorative elements for vehicles without special functions. However, one part called Mole-On-A-Pole helps players locate Jinjos in worlds by revealing their positions on the map in the bottom right corner of the screen.
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BANJO-KAZOOIE
Opens the door to the tomb that can be found behind Jinxy in Gobi’s Valley.
Spawns the yellow egg on the table inside Nabnut’s house in Click Clock Wood.
Reveals Sharkfood Island that is next to the Sandcastle in Treasure Trove Cove.
Opens the top of a locked barrel located in the cellar of Mad Monster Mansion.
Spawns the red egg on the bed inside the Captain’s Cabin in Rusty Bucket Bay.
Reveals the green egg on Loggo in the bathroom of Mad Monster Mansion.
Removes the alcove’s ice wall inside Wozza’s Cave in Freezeezy Peak.
BANJO-TOOIE
Behind the waterfall in Spiral Mountain and unlocks the Cheato Code Homing.
Can be found in a nest inside Heggy’s Egg Shed and unlocks Jinjo in Multiplayer.
Above the tree stumps in Spiral Mountain and unlocks the Breegull Bash ability.
Inside a cave behind the Jinjo Village and opens the Mega Glowbo’s frozen vault.
BANJO-TOOIE XBLA
Inside a sarcophagus in Gobi’s Valley and unlocks the Breegull Bash technique.
On the table of Nabnut’s House in Click Clock Wood and unlocks a Gamerpic.
Inside Sharkfood Island in Treasure Trove Cove and unlocks Jinjo in Multiplayer.
In the bathroom of Mad Monster Mansion and unlocks the Cheato Code Homing.
Inside the Captain’s Cabin of Rusty Bucket Bay and unlocks a new Dashboard.
Located inside a barrel of Mad Monster Mansion and unlocks Stop ‘n’ Swop II.
Located in an alcove of Wozza’s Cave and opens the Mega Glowbo’s vault.
BANJO-KAZOOIE NUTS & BOLTS
On a turret of the big castle near the harbor and contains the Gold Fish part.
Below the lighthouse on a small beach and contains the Google Eyes part.
Inside the boat house that is below Banjoland and holds the Fluffy Dice part.
Inside the water tunnel below L.O.G.s Factory and contains the Beacon part.
Beneath the world doors of Terrarium of Terror and holds the Disco Ball part.
At the top of a house near the Jiggy Bank and contains the Mole-On-A-Pole part.
Can be found on the top of Boggy’s Gym and holds two Great Britain Flag parts.
