Super Metroid

System: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS Release date: 12/10/2007

Important information

As of 27/03/2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

When space pirates snatch the last remaining Metroid, bounty hunter Samus Aran is called back into action!

Use new abilities like the Grapple Beam and X-Ray Scope to navigate the massive labyrinths of Planet Zebes, battling enemies and enormous bosses with an arsenal of beams, missiles and bombs.

Super Metroid is renowned as one of the greatest 2D action games ever made, and paved the way for the Metroid Prime series with its innovative blend of exploration, action and secrets galore.

Please note: Super Metroid on Wii U Virtual Console is the European version of the game, which was optimised originally by the developer to offer gameplay and music speed similar to the US version. Demos and animations may run at PAL speed. The aspect ratio has been corrected for this release.

Please note: Super Metroid on New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console is available in English only.

This game on Wii U Virtual Console is the European version of the game, which was optimised originally by the developer to offer gameplay and music speed similar to the US version. Demos and animations may run at PAL speed. The aspect ratio has been corrected for this release.

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This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe GmbH. The payment will be made with Nintendo eShop funds usable through the Nintendo Account used to complete the purchase.

This content is sold by Nintendo of Europe GmbH, payable with Nintendo eShop funds usable through your Nintendo Account. The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.

This content may be purchased by users who have registered a Nintendo Account and accepted the respective legal terms. To be able to purchase content for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems, a Nintendo Network ID is also required and your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. If the funds have not yet been merged, you will have the option to do so during the purchase process. To start the purchasing process, it is necessary to sign in with the Nintendo Account and the Nintendo Network ID. After signing in it will be possible to review the details and complete the purchase.

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After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to the respective Nintendo Account, or respective Nintendo Network ID in the case of Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family systems. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the system/console/hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download software from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.

In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, only the free launcher application can be downloaded.

Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

After your payment has been processed, the content will be downloaded to the applicable system linked to your Nintendo Account, or your Nintendo Network ID in the case of Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems. This system must be updated to the latest system software and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. Depending on the system/console/hardware model you own and your use of it, an additional storage device may be required to download software from Nintendo eShop. Please visit our Support section for more information.

In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, only the free launcher application can be downloaded.

Please make sure you have enough storage to complete the download.

The details of the offer are displayed based on the country settings of your Nintendo Account.

The Nintendo Account Agreement applies to the purchase of this content.

The use of an unauthorised device or software that enables technical modification of the Nintendo console or software may render this game unplayable.

This product contains technological protection measures.

Content not playable before the release date: {{releaseDate}} . For pre-orders, payments will be taken automatically starting from 7 days before the release date. If you pre-order less than 7 days before the release date, payment will be taken immediately upon purchase.

Players who have purchased the Wii version of this Virtual Console game and transferred it to their Wii U console will be able to buy the enhanced Wii U version for a reduced price. Please visit our Support section for more information about Wii to Wii U system transfers.

Categories

Action, Platformer

Players

1

Publisher

Nintendo

Features

Off-TV Play

Age rating

Virtual Console (New Nintendo 3DS)

System

New Nintendo 3DS (European version)

Release date

10/03/2016

Age rating

PEGI 7

Languages

English

Download size

97 blocks

Virtual Console (Wii U)

System

Wii U (European version)

Release date

16/05/2013

Age rating

PEGI 7

Compatible controllers

  • Wii Classic Controller +
  • Wii Remote,
  • Wii U Pro Controller,
  • Wii U GamePad

Languages

English, French, German

Download size

71.50 MB

Virtual Console (Wii)

System

Wii

Release date

12/10/2007

Age rating

PEGI 7

Compatible controllers

  • Wii Classic Controller +
  • Wii Remote,
  • GameCube Controller

Languages

English, German, French

Super Nintendo

System

Super Nintendo

Age rating

PEGI 7

Languages

English, German, French