Update 3/2/23: Physical copies of Metroid Prime Remastered are currently only available at Best Buy in the US for $39.99. At the time of writing this is for both delivery and store pickup. Amazon orders have been delayed into late March or April (new orders are also unavailable for now). In response to the shortage, Nintendo of America has told Nintendo Life “We will do everything we can to meet the strong demand for the product.”

Order Metroid Prime Remastered (Physical Version)

• Get it at Best Buy – $39.99 (Delivery or Pickup)
• Get it at GameStop – SOLD OUT
• Get it at Amazon – SOLD OUT
• Get it at Target – SOLD OUT
• Get it at Walmart – SOLD OUT
• Get it at Nintendo Store – SOLD OUT

Nintendo did the old shadow-drop trick and released Metroid Prime Remastered on the Nintendo eShop the same day the company announced the game. But if you prefer your Switch titles in physical form, you don’t have to wait long. Boxed copies of Metroid Prime Remastered hit store shelves on February 22, but have also seemingly sold out everywhere online for the time being. We’ll keep you updated with any developments, but you should also follow on Twitter for instant news on stock availability.

Metroid Prime Remastered (Digital Version) Is Out Now on the eShop

• Get it at Nintendo eShop – $39.99

If you enjoy having your games in digital format (to say nothing of getting access to it immediately), you can buy it on the Nintendo eShop right now.

Metroid Prime Remastered Trailer

What is Metroid Prime Remastered?

Metroid Prime Remastered is a souped-up version of a game that originally came out on GameCube in 2002. This version has revamped dual-stick controls, but old-school gamers can opt to play with controls that mimic the non-dual-stick feel of the original if they so choose.

At its original launch, Metroid Prime was yet another instance of a classic 2D Nintendo series making its way to 3D in a way that was better than anyone could have reasonably hoped. All the hallmarks of the side-scrolling Metroids are here, including environmental puzzle solving, massive boss fights, and more — and it worked incredibly well in 3D.

You can check out our original Metroid Prime review for more details and to see what our critic thought of it at the time or update your play status and wishlist for every Metroid game ever.

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