Metroid Prime Remastered

This remaster of the 2002 GameCube game puts players back in the armor of Samus Aran. The groundbreaking action-adventure game that ushered the franchise in the ...

The real shocker came at the end of the trailer, when Nintendo announced that Metroid Prime Remastered would be launching today. Well, Nintendo is finally bringing the inaugural game in the saga to Switch, as it has announced Metroid Prime Remastered. Fans have long waited for Nintendo to show some love to the Metroid Prime series, whether it be update on the Elusive Metroid Prime 4, or a return to an old game in the series.

The reveal was made on Wednesday's Nintendo Direct, an online press conference in which Nintendo revealed its big games for the first half of 2023. Also ...

Metroid Prime Remastered is digital only for the next two weeks. Metroid Prime, among the GameCube's most beloved games, is being remastered for the Nintendo Switch. Also announced at the show was Pikmin 4's release date (July 21) and the addition of several Game Boy and Game Boy Advance classics to Nintendo Online.

The long-rumored Metroid Prime remaster have been unveiled at the latest Nintendo Direct, and it out digitally on Nintendo Switch now!

Over time, though, it started to become clear that the project had been abandoned in favor of focusing on the first game. The reveal trailer featured action from Samus’ first first-person adventure with updated graphics and motion controls. The title is available now on the Nintendo eShop for

Metroid Prime celebrated its 20th anniversary in November 2022 and Nintendo is finally commemorating the occasion with a Switch port.

A physical version is coming on February 22. Metroid Prime celebrated its 20th anniversary in November 2022 and Nintendo is finally commemorating the occasion with a Switch port. After Grubb’s leak for the game didn’t come through, [he repented by getting his long hair cut](_wp_link_placeholder).

Dropping soon after today's Nintendo Direct, it's a remaster of the original Metroid Prime released on the GameCube. On top of remastered visuals, the game will ...

Widely revered, Metroid Prime is one of the GameCube's best games and one of the best in the series. Metroid Prime Remastered is now available on Switch. Metroid Prime Remastered out now on Switch

"This should be fixed" - After months — heck, possibly years — of rumours, Metroid Prime Remastered is finally out on ...

Check out the tweet below (we've removed the colourful language — click the image credit to see the original tweet): We'll have our own thoughts on Metroid Prime Remastered in due course for our full review. It's still a wonderful re-master and should be played and enjoyed."

Nintendo and Retro Studios' classic GameCube adventure has been released for Switch, and the version allows for pointer controls in the style of Wii's ...

“Pointer,” based on the Wii release, works similarly to the dual-stick mode but uses gyro controls on the right Joy-con for aiming, with fire on the A button (the right trigger is used for gyro recalibration). The gyro controls are very responsive and accurate, and map perfectly to the movements of Samus’ right arm. What it didn’t mention was that the game also has a “pointer” control scheme enabling motion controls for camera movement and aiming, “similar to Metroid Prime Trilogy for Wii.” It’s possible the remaster was done in-house at Retro, although the team there is presumably busy working on It will doubtless be nostalgic fun if you happen to own a GameCube controller and [the adapter](https://www.polygon.com/2017/10/24/16533932/nintendo-switch-gamecube-controllers) that was released alongside Super Smash Bros. “Hybrid” works like the classic controls but enables the pointer-style gyro controls for aiming.

Best physical deals + digital discounts! - Despite the many rumours we've had over the past few years surrounding potentia...

Let us know in the comments. The game costs $39.99 / £34.99 to buy digitally, so make use of some of our discounted eShop credit to save some pennies. [Metroid Prime Remastered](games/nintendo-switch/metroid_prime_remastered) is already available digitally, but there's also a lovely physical copy headed our way very soon indeed.