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Metroid Prime

2002 · GameCube

MainlineMetroid Prime (3D)

All its versions

GameYearPlatformType
Metroid Prime(this page)2002GameCubeOriginal
Metroid Prime Remastered2023SwitchRemaster

Also available in: Metroid Prime: Trilogy

What it is

The 2002 GameCube game that launched the 3D sub-series: a breathtaking first-person exploration of the planet Tallon IV, scanning alien environments to uncover their history.

Releases & editions

PlatformYearEditionDetails
GameCube2002Standard
Wii2009Metroid Prime: Trilogy
Wii2009New Play Control!JP

Where it sits in the story

Prime Era (Chozo Ruins to Phaaze)

Where it sits for newcomers

For fans

The original GameCube release has been fully replaced by the 2023 Switch remaster — no reason to track down the disc.

See the full where-to-start guide →