Nintendo Reveals Metroid: Samus Returns “New” Nintendo 3DS XL

Nintendo has announced a Metroid: Samus Returns themed “New” Nintendo 3DS XL. The console will be available on September 15th for $199.99.

Samus Edition New Nintendo #3DS XL hardware arrives 9/15 at select retailers, just in time for #Metroid: Samus Returns! pic.twitter.com/3OTcwMvAAL

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 8, 2017

Some Samus Returns Features Locked Behind Amiibo

Nintendo has clarified that the Hard Mode, Art Gallery and Music Player can only be accessed via the Metroid amiibos. Some fans are obviously disappointed with this announcement, but it nice to see amiibos have some added functionality to the game. Thoughts ?

Nintendo Reveal Amiibo Function In Metroid: Samus Returns

Alongside the announcement of Metroid: Samus Returns for the 3DS, Nintendo also revealed a new series of Metroid amiibo. The Metroid: Samus Returns website has now revealed their functionality in the game. Translated by Japanese Nintendo, the list reveals that not only will the Metroid series work, but also the Super Smash Bros Samus figures. Check out the list below.

Samus Aran (Metroid Series)

• Elon Reserve Tank (special ability recovery)
• Metroid II Art Gallery (unlocked after beating game)

Metroid (Metroid Series)

• Metroid Marker (tells you location of nearest Metroid)
• FUSION Difficulty Mode (unlocked after beating game)

Samus Aran (Super Smash Bros. Series)

• Missile Reserve Tank (missile recovery)
• Concept Art Gallery (unlocked after beating game)

Zero Suit Samus (Super Smash Bros. Series)

• Energy Reserve Tank (energy recovery)
• Sound Test (unlocked after beating game)

Metroid Samus Returns Coming To Nintendo 3DS Later This Year

Nintendo has announced that Samus is returning to the Nintendo  3DS in Metroid Samus Returns. This will with out a doubt keep Metroid fans tied over until Metroid Prime 4 releases on the Nintendo Switch in 2018. Metroid Samus Returns comes to Nintendo 3DS on September 15th 2017. The game is also developed by the prestigious Mercury Stream and is a Metroid II Remake. You can also pick up a limited edition of the game, which comes with the soundtrack. Last but not least you can expect a Amiibo 2 pack of Samus and a Metroid to release along side the game. 

Nintendo Is Aware Of The Demand For A Non Spin Off Metroid Game

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has said that Nintendo is well aware of the desire amongst fans to see a proper new installment in the Metroid series. “Look, we know that the fans want a straight Samus Aran game," Fils-Aime say in an interview with Kotaku. "We also know that the best way to launch a game like that is to surprise and delight them, to give them a launch date, in an environment like this let them play it vs. what other companies do which is to announce a project that you may not see for 5 or 6 years. "It’s just not the way we do things," he added. "We know the community wants to see a straight-up Metroid game. We know it." We’ve been looking for a proper Metroid game since Other M in 2010, which wasn’t highly regarded with most fans. Most fans are interested in another game in the Prime series of the Metroid games. Federation Force kinda looks interesting, but it’s no Metroid Prime 4. 

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Metroid Prime Trilogy Available Now On Wii U

The Metroid Prime Trilogy is now available on Wii U across North America and Europe and for the first week Nintendo is offering the digital re-release at half price. The game is available for $10 in the US and £9 in the UK. Next week the trilogy will return to its usual listing price of $20 and £18. This offer marks the 3rd re-release of Wii games on Nintendo's Wii U platform, following the listings of Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Punch-Out. While Wii game discs can play on the Wii U, users need to enter the console's emulator in order to play them. These re-releases remove that barrier, and also offer 1080p output. Download it now!

Legless Peach Amiibo Sells For A Crazy Price On eBay

We know that that defective Amiibo figures are selling extremely well on eBay. A legless Princess Peach Amiibo has just been sold on eBay for $2510 In comparison the defective Samus Amibo figure sold for $2,500. Make sure you’re on the look out for defects. To read are original article on the legless Peach Amiibo click here and to read about the Samus Amiibo click here.

Defective Amiibo Sells Big On eBay

There has been pictures of a defective Samus Aran Amiibo that has dual cannons instead of one. Well that Amibo just sold on eBay for $2500. Not bad for an item which was picked up at retail for $13. I’m sure there are others out there, so it will be interesting to see just how much they go for as well.

Nintendo and Loot Crate Amiibo Details Revealed

Nintendo has revealed details on the pricing and character info on there deal with Loot Crate. 2 payment options are available. You can choose to pay $50 a week plus $5 shipping and handling, which comes to $165 total. You can also can get a $10 discount by paying $140 plus $15 shipping and handling. Amiibo figures will sell at retailers for $13, so you're not really getting a discount. The first set of characters from Loot Crate will ship on November 20 and includes Mario,DK, Kirby and Pikachu. New Amiibo characters will be rolling out in waves over the coming months, but Loot Crate has not yet announced whether they'll continue the service past the initial offering of 10 characters. Over the course of 3 weeks, you’ll get 10 figures as listed below. To read the original store about this article click here.

• Pikachu
• Princess Peach
• Yoshi
• Fox
• Samus
• Luigi
• Zelda
• Donkey Kong
• Mario
• Kirby

Could This Be The Release Date For Super Smash Bros. On Wii U ?

The image below was posted on Twitter, it depicts a reservation card with a November 21 release date for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U. No official word on a release date has come from Nintendo. Nintendo has stated that the game’s release window is Winter 2014. Nintendo typical release there games on Fridays, so the date could be real.

Nintendo’s Amiibo Figures Available for Pre-Order

The first set of Nintendo’s Amiibo figures are said to interact initially with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U when it releases later this year. The Amiibos transfer information using NFC (Near field communication) similar to Disney Infinity of Skylanders characters. The Wii U has an NFC reader built into the game pad, for those who don’t know it’s the little rectangle in the left bottom corner of the game pad. Besides Super Smash Bros. the Amiibo’s are said to work with Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad : Treasure tracker,Yoshi’s Woolly World and Mario Party 10. Each figure will cost $13 USD, The first set of characters include.

-Mario

-Peach

-Yoshi

-Donkey Kong

-Link

-Samus

-Kirby

-The Villager

-Fox McCloud

-Pikachu

-Marth

-Wii Instructor