Metroid Prime Remastered was a long-standing rumor in the Nintendo community for some time, being all but confirmed yet having no official news from the publisher. That was until the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, when the team finally showed off the first trailer for the game along with its release the day of. If you’re the type to enjoy physical copies, you may be wondering how you can snag yourself a copy. Here’s how to get the physical edition of Metroid Prime Remastered.
How to Get the Physical Version of Metroid Prime Remastered
If you’re trying to find the physical edition of the game at launch, then you will be out of luck, unfortunately. According to Nintendo, the shadow drop launch with the Direct was the digital edition only. The physical edition, however, will not be released until February 22. This will come with the box and, of course, the game cartridge housed within.
As for where you can buy the physical edition, you can get it just about anywhere that sells Nintendo Switch games. Nintendo will sell the game on its website for a slightly higher price (given it costs more to sell a physical copy, obviously), while you can also find it at places like GameStop and Target should you want to go to a local store. If you have any other stores near you that sell newer video games, chances are you’ll find it there too.
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It’s good to see that those who prefer physical copies over digital still have the chance to enjoy games the way they want to. The digital age may be great for convenience, but the whole idea of who owns digital rights to a game can be a disaster when it comes time to take the game off digital storefronts. Sometimes, that peace of mind is worth it.
