Forward of Metroid Prime 4: Past’s launch this December, followers of the enduring Nintendo sequence can revisit the unique Prime Trilogy in written kind. On October 28, an official Metroid Prime Trilogy retrospective can be revealed by Piggyback, the technique information writer greatest identified for its glorious Legend of Zelda guidebooks. Preorders for Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visible Retrospective can be found now at Amazon for $46.49 (was $50).
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$46.49 (was $50) | Releases October 28
The e book’s full title is Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visible Retrospective: The Official Artwork and Making of Metroid Prime 1-3.
The 212-page clothbound hardcover with a stitched binding and etched metallic foil cowl artwork that includes Samus Aran carrying the Varia Swimsuit. Piggyback is utilizing high-quality, sheet-fed artwork paper to showcase the idea artwork and sketches from the event of the unique Metroid Prime (2002), Prime 2: Echoes (2004), Prime 3: Corruption (2007), and Metroid Prime Remastered (2023).
Together with the paintings, the e book comprises commentary from Retro Studios builders. The foreword was written by Metroid Prime sequence producer Kensuke Tanabe, and every of the 4 sections are launched by a developer from Retro Studios.
Preorder Metroid Prime 4: Past + Amiibo

Metroid Prime 4: Past launches December 4 on Nintendo Swap 2 and Swap. The Swap 2 model is on the market to preorder at Amazon, Walmart, and different main retailers for $70. The authentic Swap model is up for preorder for $60. If you wish to improve to Swap 2 to play Metroid Prime 4 in 4K decision, Amazon lastly has Nintendo’s new console in inventory. The upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A Bundle has offered out a few occasions, however the Mario Kart World Swap 2 Bundle is on the market for $499.
Nintendo can be releasing three new Amiibo for Metroid Prime 4. Two completely different Samus Amiibo figures launch November 6, whereas Sylux releases December 4. Amazon is offered out of two of the Amiibo, whereas Walmart is offered out of the one Amiibo Amazon has in inventory. You can too nonetheless get the Metroid Dread Amiibo 2-Pack that includes Samus and E.M.M.I. for $28.73 at Amazon.
Extra Metroid Video games

If you have not performed Metroid Prime Remastered, we might extremely suggest checking it out forward of Metroid Prime 4: Past. It is one of many easiest video games for Nintendo Swap and can function a superb primer (sorry) for Past. For traditional side-scrolling Metroid, take a look at Metroid Dread for Swap and Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS. The latter is a good remake of Metroid II that flew a bit beneath the radar as a result of it launched in 2017 after the Swap hit the market. Dread and Samus Returns have been developed by MercurySteam.
Nintendo Swap On-line members can play the primary 5 Metroid video games on Nintendo Swap and Swap 2. Metroid, Metroid II, and Tremendous Metroid can be found with the Swap On-line Particular person membership ($20/yr). To get the Recreation Boy Advance games–Metroid Fusion and Zero Mission–you want the Swap On-line + Growth Pack membership ($50/yr).
And if you wish to play all of those Metroid video games with a controller themed across the franchise, PowerA lately launched an formally licensed wi-fi controller that includes Samus Aran and a galactic background. You can too seize a pair of wired Metroid-themed earbuds packaged in a drawstring bag with Metroid paintings.
Extra Nintendo Information & Artwork Books


Amazon has offers on the hardcover editions of Piggyback’s different latest Nintendo books. We have included a listing of these beneath. And in the event you’re in search of extra official Nintendo artwork and lore books, you must take a look at Darkish Horse’s sequence of Zelda and Tremendous Mario books.
Piggyback’s Zelda Guides:
Nintendo Artwork & Lore Books:
