10 Video Game Pre Orders That Were Actually Awesome

10. Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Released eight years after the series’ last home console instalment, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts was originally designed as a remake of the beloved Nintendo 64 classic Banjo-Kazooie after Microsoft acquired Rare in 2002. Development on a redo was halted in its early stages, with Rare insisting that the formula was in need of innovation if it was to compete with other titles in its genre.

The title would gain decent scores from review outlets as the pair of unlikely heroes bundled their way onto the next generation of consoles in time for the 2008 holiday season.

Awaiting those brave enough to preorder Nuts & Bolts was a code for the N64 original. Long-time fans of the series rejoiced as the gift of nostalgia bundled with granted them early access to their childhood love two weeks before those foolish enough to err on the side of caution and wait for a price cut. Newcomers to the series were rewarded for their curiosity with one of gaming's finest 3D platformers, which also served as a history lesson to those intrigued by the series' beginnings.