Metroid Prime Trilogy releases in Australia on October 15. Back in July, Nintendo told us we’d be getting something “special” with it. Looks like those plans have been shelved.
That pic up there is of the North American packaging, complete with snazzy metal case. Inside it also comes with a Metroid art book.
When I spoke to Nintendo Australia boss Rose Lappin in July, she said, “it’s got a little…special item in the book. That’s definitely coming.”
She didn’t elaborate on what this special item might be, but we figured—quite reasonably—we’d be getting the same collectible edition releasing overseas.
IGN AU just got their hands on a local copy and the results are…less than special. There’s a cardboard sleeve housing a standard white plastic game case. Inside, there’s a manual, Club Nintendo card and some sort of fold-out pamphlet. Check the link below for pics.
I feel so special right now.
Daniel
September 24, 2009 at 2:10 PM
I imported a month or more ago, got the tin, the booklet, and the game cheaper and months ahead.
A shot in the face to fans.
Report PermalinkMr Waffle
September 24, 2009 at 2:26 PM
The fact that PAL gamers got a game at all IS the bonus..?
Report PermalinkDr Nic
September 24, 2009 at 2:36 PM
They’re not counting the fold-out art book are they?
Report PermalinkFiannan
September 24, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Damn, I wanted the shiny metal tin. But in the end, I’m just glad we’re getting the game at all.
Report PermalinkGioSpy
September 24, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Hmm. This is kind of a cheap move.
Report PermalinkDunnowhathuh
September 24, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Ah yes, PAL gamers kicked in the nuts again.
Report PermalinkHieronimus Kava
September 24, 2009 at 4:09 PM
gosh darnit. I wanted that tin case =(
Report PermalinkI feel cheated and abused.
Costy
September 24, 2009 at 5:10 PM
I got this game last week (yes, the Australian version), which must of been of the first sent out.
Yes, it has no metal tin, but the bonus artwork found in the case is more than enough of a bonus to get me to buy it…. if I didn’t already get it free.
Report PermalinkBen Robinson
September 24, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Happy I imported.
Once again though, PAL fans are left in the dust.
Report Permalinkpaulus
September 24, 2009 at 5:14 PM
At the risk of being flamed, does it really, truly matter you’re getting a plastic case and not a metal one?
Once a game’s in my console I really couldn’t give a crap what box it came in.
Report PermalinkBen
September 24, 2009 at 5:20 PM
WHAT! Watching that IGN review made me jizz my pants. The metal tin and the games themself look awesome. Now we won’t even get a proper artbook or tin case!? Looks like another import for me…
Nintendo AU really suck! Overpriced games and tightarse moves are really getting on my nerves.
Report PermalinkBen Routledge
September 24, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Nintendo AU are nothing more than a pimple on a Hippo’s arse. And that fat hippo is Nintendo. Without anything further to look forward to, after New Super Mario Bros and Mario Galaxy 2 I’d say my Wii will go up for sale. It’s very very dusty right now.
Report PermalinkLazyAza
September 24, 2009 at 8:46 PM
I am almost tempted to buy a Wii for this trilogy. I hear nothing but good things about Metroid. Eh I think I’ll wait for the rumored next price drop.
Report Permalinkplmko
September 24, 2009 at 9:56 PM
Imported this a month ago, and have not regretted it.
Just playing through MP 1 and 2 makes you realise that they were well beyond their time.
Report PermalinkSimon Ostrowski
September 25, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Maybe an obvious question for some, but all this talk of importing the game: is the Wii multi-regional? I was always under the impression that it wasn’t…
Report PermalinkScruffy
September 25, 2009 at 3:32 PM
No, it isn’t region free, but an Au Wii will play UK games, so a lot of people import from there.
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