Metroid Prime is getting remastered for Switch

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Nintendo announced during its Direct presentation today that a remastered version of the original Metroid Prime will be heading to Switch. It will launch digitally later today. A physical version will be available on February 22.

Metroid Prime debuted for the GameCube in 2002. It went on to become one of the most critically acclaimed games of all time. It spawned two sequels and two portable spin-offs.

This remaster adds dual-stick controls, which should make the experience more modern.

At the very beginning of the Switch, Nintendo announced Metroid Prime 4. This project encountered major development obstacles.

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