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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will not debut until December 4 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, yet the first two Amiibo will be available in shops next week. Amazon has replenished preorders for the new Samus Amiibo and the Samus & Vi-O-La Amiibo prior to their November 6 release. The Sylux Amiibo, which launches on the same date as the game, is currently unavailable at Amazon, though Walmart has recently restocked preorders.
Metroid enthusiasts can also acquire the latest Metroid Prime Trilogy retrospective publication and four officially approved accessories for Switch 1/2, featuring a wireless controller, Switch 2 carrying case, and gaming earbuds at an affordable price.
- Acquire Metroid Prime 4, Amiibo, and Visual History at Amazon
- Purchase Metroid Prime 4 + Amiibo at Walmart
Review all the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preorder information you require below. We’ve also included a preview of the new Amiibo, accessories, and retrospective publication.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for Nintendo Switch 2
$70 | Releases December 4
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for Nintendo Switch 2 encompasses the base Switch game along with the Switch 2 Upgrade Pack for $70. Similar to other first-party Switch 2 titles and select third-party games, the complete game is contained on the cartridge, allowing you to avoid downloading data other than patches.
The Switch 2 edition of Metroid Prime 4 boasts superior graphics, enhanced resolutions in both handheld and docked modes, and elevated frame rates. Two distinct graphics modes will be available upon release. When the Switch 2 is docked, Quality mode presents Samus’ latest adventure at 4K with 60fps. Performance mode delivers a resolution of 1080p at 120fps. In handheld mode, Metroid Prime 4 provides 1080p resolution at 60fps in Quality mode and 720p at 120fps in Performance mode. High Dynamic Range is available consistently.
Switch 2 gamers are also given the choice to utilize mouse controls with the Joy-Con 2 to aim Samus’ arm cannon. Players can switch effortlessly between dual stick, mouse, and gyro motion controls whenever necessary.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for Nintendo Switch
$60 | Launches December 4
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is priced at $10 less on the original Switch system. As with other titles offering versions for both generations of Switch hardware, you can upgrade to the Switch 2 version for $10. The upgrade is accessible for both digital and physical owners of Prime 4 on Switch.
PowerA has introduced four Metroid Prime-themed accessories for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 over the last two months, including a wireless controller compatible with both platforms, a hardshell carrying case for Switch 2, a crossbody bag tailored for the original Switch and Switch Lite, and a pair of wired gaming earbuds available at a significant discount. Discover all four officially licensed PowerA Metroid items below.
Metroid Prime Enhanced Wireless Controller
$70
PowerA’s latest Metroid-themed wireless controller is compatible with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 through Bluetooth. The controller is officially endorsed and maintains a classic form similar to Nintendo’s Pro Controllers.
It includes anti-friction joystick rings, motion detection, dual vibration motors, and two rear buttons that can be remapped instantly. The striking design showcases Samus Aran adorned in her Varia Suit with a cosmic backdrop on the right. The Metroid Prime logo is displayed on the left grip.
The controller can last for up to 30 hours between charges and comes with a 10-foot USB-C cable.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Switch 2 Carrying Case
$20
PowerA’s Slim Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 features Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s cover design on both the front and rear of the hardshell exterior. The interior of the case is lined with soft material and includes a built-in console stand along with compartments for 10 games.
Metroid Prime Trilogy Wired Gaming Earbuds
$17.21 (originally $25)
PowerA’s Metroid Prime-themed gaming earbuds are visually appealing, but it’s important to mention that the controller lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, the Switch 2 console does accommodate wired earbuds.
The $25 earbuds showcase Metroid designs on both sides and come with three interchangeable silicone tips. They are equipped with an inline microphone for voice communication, 8mm dynamic audio drivers, and an adjustable slider to keep the wires from tangling.
Frankly, the most impressive feature could be the drawstring storage pouch, which includes three pieces of key art showing Samus from her appearances in the original trilogy.
Metroid Prime Trilogy Crossbody Bag for Switch
The Metroid Prime Trilogy Crossbody Bag showcases the same design that appears on the drawstring pouch included with the earbuds. PowerA claims the bag is intended for Nintendo Switch OLED, Switch, and Switch Lite. However, it will also function with the Nintendo Switch 2 if the Joy-Con 2 Controllers are detached.
Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective (Hardcover)
$46.49 (was $50) | Available Now
In reference to the Metroid Prime Trilogy, the official visual retrospective launched on October 28. Created by the team responsible for the exquisite Legend of Zelda strategy guides, Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective is a 208-page clothbound hardcover that every enthusiast will want to explore.
This publication comprises concept art, sketches, and illustrations alongside insights from Retro Studios developers, as well as additional behind-the-scenes content like producer’s notes from Nintendo’s archives. The volume encompasses Metroid Prime, Prime 2: Echoes, Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered.
Series producer Kensuke Tanabe penned the foreword for this work, and each game’s segment is introduced by a developer from Retro Studios.
Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective is a stunning book. It features an embossed metallic-foil image of Samus on the clothbound cover, sheet-fed art paper, and a sewn binding.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was first disclosed during E3 2017, shortly after the Nintendo Switch debuted. Preorders commenced simultaneously. Numerous fans maintained an Amazon preorder for nearly eight years before the retailer ultimately canceled all outstanding orders earlier this year. Prime 4 was initially being developed by Bandai Namco, but the project was halted and rebooted in 2019 by Retro Studios. The Nintendo subsidiary was behind the previous three Prime titles, and Beyond is spearheaded by the original producer Kensuke Tanabe. The gameplay footage released thus far appears very encouraging.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond occurs after the storyline of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, though the exact time gap is uncertain. What is known is that it will have Samus exploring a completely new planet, Viewros, inhabited by an unfamiliar musical alien species known as The Lamorn, who have summoned Samus to rescue the planet from a mysterious threat. Samus wields entirely new psychic abilities that will enable her to interface with the peculiar ruins and relics on Viewros and defend herself against the perilous creatures that inhabit the world. As confirmed in an earlier gameplay preview, Samus’ cryptic adversary, Sylux, will also make an appearance and clearly plays a crucial role in the narrative.
If you’re seeking to experience the earlier Metroid Prime titles prior to the arrival of Beyond, sadly, the long-anticipated Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch never came to fruition. However, you can still enjoy the stunning 2023 remaster of the original GameCube classic. Metroid Prime Remastered is an outstanding revamp of the 2002 masterpiece. You can acquire the physical copy for Nintendo Switch for $40 at Amazon. Samus’ 2021 side-scrolling journey Metroid Dread is also highly enjoyable.
- Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch) — $39.88
- Metroid Dread (Switch) — $51 (
$60) - Metroid Dread Amiibo 2-Pack — $24.88 (
$30) - Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS) — $43
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