Amazon Delays Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Pre-Orders
A physical edition of Nintendo’s Metroid Prime Remastered was slated for launch on February 22, 2023, but buyers who purchased copies from Amazon are finding that their orders have been delayed several weeks. A shadow-dropped title that debuted on the same day it was announced, fans of the Metroid franchise rushed to retailers to secure copies while supplies lasted—which, as is often the case with Nintendo products, wasn’t very long.
Though the practice of pre-ordering is bemoaned by many in the modern gaming era, when it comes to sought-after titles likeMetroid Prime Remastered’s physical edition, it seems to be the only option. Brick-and-mortar outlets like Target, Best Buy, and GameStop can’t keep the game in stock, and the chances of happening across a copy at a local gaming store are, for most, almost zero. Of course, digital versions of the game are available on the Nintendo Switch eShop, but, for collectors, that’s a fairly shallow replacement.
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Developed by Nintendo subsidiary Retro Studios and released in 2002,Metroid Prime revitalized the Metroid franchise and is remembered as one of the most prominent GameCube games. Fans have been clamoring for a remaster for years, and the game’s sudden and unexpected release likely contributed to more than a few FOMO-fueled purchases. That said, despite the demand, Amazon seems to be the only online retailer suffering weeks-long delays. This was likely the result of the online marketplace selling more copies of the game than were inventoried.
Still, in spite of the setbacks, most gamers aren’t likely to cancel their preorders. Certain to appreciate in value as many sought-after Nintendo games have in
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