Metroid fans can pick up a copy of the upcoming Metroid Prime 4 for a lower value than the game’s typical retail price, using a special offer from Nintendo. The highly-anticipated launch of the fourth Metroid Prime game has seen a long road to fruition with lots of twists and turns for fans of the franchise. After its initial announcement in 2017, Metroid Prime 4 spent years languishing in development hell, with the game changing hands in 2019 and being forced into a full restart under Retro Studios. However, fans won’t have to wait much longer for the game now.
Retro Studios and Nintendo have provided plenty of reasons to be excited about the newest entry in the Metroid franchise. The shooter will feature a wide variety of new gameplay elements and tools, introducing everything from mysterious psychic powers to a motorcycle for Samus to traverse the planet of Viewros. Metroid Prime 4 has even launched an early demo at select retail locations, with some fans getting the chance to try out the game ahead of its full release. Now, Nintendo shoppers can take advantage of a special Nintendo feature to pick up Metroid Prime 4 for a bargain.
Everything Metroid Prime 4 Locks Behind Amiibo
Unlocking everything in Metroid Prime 4 requires buying three pricey Amiibo figures, which will set players back by about $100.
Nintendo Fans Can Get Metroid Prime 4 Cheaper
Ahead of Metroid Prime 4‘s launch on December 4, fans can take advantage of Nintendo’s Switch Game Voucher program to score a deal on the game. The Vouchers, sold by Nintendo in sets of two for $99.98 USD, allow buyers to pick any two from a wide list of Nintendo Switch games, with Metroid Prime 4 recently added to the list. The Switch Vouchers already account for a discount on the Switch version’s $60 sticker price, with fans then able to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade to save $10 on Metroid Prime 4‘s Switch 2 version.
The special method for saving money on Metroid Prime 4 comes as the price of Switch 2 games has been a point of contention throughout the console’s history. The pricing of Mario Kart World was a source of significant controversy following its initial reveal, with the flagship Switch 2 launch title being priced above its peers at $80 USD. Switch 2 games have seen increased prices across the board with the newest Nintendo platform, matching its competitor consoles with new game prices rising to $70. Nintendo even confirmed that Switch 2 games will not be eligible for players looking to redeem Switch Game Vouchers, foreshadowing a later announcement about the future of the Voucher program.
Nintendo is Getting Rid of its Game Vouchers
Nintendo officially revealed earlier this year that it will be discontinuing its Switch Vouchers in the near future. The company is officially set to cease sales of Switch Game Vouchers after January 30, with fans no longer able to purchase new vouchers for discounted Switch games. Nintendo did confirm, however, that new games will continue to be added to the program despite its discontinuation, with Switch Vouchers remaining valid for up to a year after their purchase.
While Nintendo is sunsetting the Switch’s Game Voucher program, the list of games available to buy with Vouchers continues to grow. Alongside Metroid Prime 4, the recently-released Pokemon Legends: Z-A was added to the Switch’s Voucher program, allowing fans to snag the newest Pokemon game at a discount. The voucher options even include one popular Switch game released above Nintendo’s standard Switch price point, with the $70 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom available through a Switch Game Voucher. Fans should act fast to pick up their Switch Game Vouchers for Metroid Prime 4, with the discount coupons on the way out.
