Since the announcement of Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch, there has been an increase in the number of people wanting to play through Metroid games, some who are undoubtably new to the franchise. For this reason, we wanted to compile a list of the different ways you can currently explore these different Metroid titles on the most recent Nintendo hardware, including their current pricing. We hope that this will be beneficial to anyone who wants to step back into Metroid, or play it for the very first time! Our aim is to continue to keep this page updated with the latest pricing and releases as time goes by. If you see an incorrect price, please let us know via our social media channels!
Please note: The prices shown in this feature will be their usual price sold, and do not reflect any software currently on sale. Please check your countries eShop via the official Nintendo website for the latest pricing.
Prices correct as of: 29th March 2023
As of March 27, 2023, it is no longer be possible to add funds to purchase Metroid games on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops. This means that most Metroid games (excluding the original Metroid, Metroid II: Return of Samus, Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion, Metroid Prime Remastered and Metroid Dread) cannot be purchased on current hardware.
METROID
FREE on Switch as part of the Nintendo Online Subscription (Requires dedicated app available from eShop)
METROID II: RETURN OF SAMUS
FREE on Switch as part of the Nintendo Online Subscription (Requires dedicated app available from eShop)
SUPER METROID
FREE on Switch as part of the Nintendo Online Subscription (Requires dedicated app available from eShop)
METROID FUSION
FREE on Switch as part of the Nintendo Online Subscription (Requires dedicated app available from eShop and Expansion Pack membership)
METROID: ZERO MISSION
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID PRIME
Available on Switch as Metroid Prime Remastered. Prices are the same for digital and physical.
United Kingdom: £34.99 (eShop, Switch)
European Union: €39.99 (eShop, Switch)
United States: $39.99 (eShop, Switch)
Canada: $49.99 (eShop, Switch)
Brazil: R$199,00 (eShop, Switch)
Australia: $59.95 including GST (eShop, Switch)
New Zealand: $69.95 including GST (eShop, Switch)
South Africa: R 899 (eShop, Switch)
METROID PRIME 2: ECHOES
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID PRIME 3: CORRUPTION
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID PRIME TRILOGY
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID PRIME HUNTERS
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID PRIME PINBALL
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID: OTHER M
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID PRIME: FEDERATION FORCE
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID PRIME: BLAST BALL
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID: SAMUS RETURNS
Currently unavailable on recent hardware
METROID DREAD
United Kingdom: £49.99 (eShop, Switch)
European Union: €59.99 (eShop, Switch)
United States: $59.99 (eShop, Switch)
Canada: $79.99 (eShop, Switch)
Brazil: R$299,00 (eShop, Switch)
Australia: $79.95 including GST (eShop, Switch)
New Zealand: $89.95 including GST (eShop, Switch)
South Africa: R 1,299 (eShop, Switch)