Metroid Prime has always had a special place in the hearts of Nintendo fans, the two GameCube versions, Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes substantiated that place by not only being two of the best games on the console, but two of the best console shooters ever. The Wii version, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, was well received among critics and fans, albeit some lackluster sales — at least compared to Nintendo’s other properties.

Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Wii includes the two GameCube games and the third installment originally released on the Wii in 2007, all for $50. To make the deal even sweeter, it comes in a “collector’s edition” metal box and also includes an art book as well. However, Nintendo didn’t just put all the three games on a disc and shipped it off to retail, there’s plenty of additions and tweaks to the games, especially the GameCube ones, which now include Wiimote controls and full widescreen support. READ ON »