Nintendo have released a trailer and tv spot in Japan for their "Play on Wii" version of Metroid Prime.

The game is said to feature cleaned up graphics and Widescreen support,  as well as a control scheme close to that of Metroid Prime Corruption.

They're not bundling 1 & 2 together? I was looking forward to this but with all the great games coming in 2009, it will probably be a long time until I get these. I only finished Prime 3 recently-ish anyway, it's best to spread them out so they don't get tedious.

Let's hope they improve the controls a bit, Prime 3 was excellent but it could use some more turning speed options (though you still turn much faster than in most analog stick FPS titles, contrary to popular mocking). I do see some tweaks in regards to turning in the beginning of the video, but we can't judge it until we get some hands-on time and see all the advanced options.

I may actually finish Metroid Prime (I got it with my GC back in the day), and play Metroid Prime 2. I always felt that the controls just weren't up to what they wanted to do with Metroid. The lock-on system works with Zelda, but that's not a FPPS (First Person Platforming Shooter). I finished Metroid Prime 3, and one reason was the awesome controls.

I hope they make more Metroid games in the vein of MP3, because that one was almost perfect.

Lock-on worked like a charm in Prime 3 also :P

"Lock-on worked like a charm in Prime 3 also :P"

Yes you did, it's required for some things, like using the grapple hook on enemy shields or interactive environment elements :P

"Yes you did, it's required for some things, like using the grapple hook on enemy shields or interactive environment elements :P"

Eh, no, you lock-on, then flick the nunchuck to throw the grapple beam to the point you locked on, whether that was an enemy or some point to swing from or detach something from, etc. The difference from past Primes is that, while being locked-on  allows you to move in relation to that object, strafe it basically, just like in Zelda (or past Prime games), by default you can still freely aim your weapon anywhere on the screen.

It's still a big aid though, just a "loose" lock on I suppose. It can be changed in the options to completely fixate on the object and not allow you to aim anywhere but dead-center, but it doesn't feel as fluid like that, so default option works best imo. It's still a lock-on though, and enables the strafing controls and what not.

Wow...why? to make money thats why.

You mean the sole reason the industry exists as we know it, instead of some online freeware repository? Yeah, it's kind of obvious, isn't it? What company doesn't want to put quality titles that happened to be on underperforming platforms on newer and more popular systems, to give them another chance? SEGA did it when the Dreamcast went down, Nintendo does it now that from a distant third place they're a distant first. They're hardly the first company to re-release titles, so what's with only posting in Wii threads to attempt a negative spin on the topics?

Should I mention Xbox Originals, or Sony's similar availability on PSN? What about the VC? Or does the difference in distribution methods somehow negate the fact every company out there is doing the same damn things?

Try sparking some proper discussion sometime instead of your usual hit and run flame baits. Much like you stopped posting in the Iwata's 79 thread, since your "argument" there had no point or goal other than to attempt to piss people off, then proceeding to bail out without actually discussing, only stating random opinions as fact, in attempts to speak for the majority of what you falsely think is like-minded crowds of core gamers. Grow up, as someone in that thread asked already.

I never bought prime 1 or 2 when they were released, so these wii updates I will get for sure.

I never owned a GCN, so I'm looking forward to these releases. Same with the Pikmin series.

"You mean the sole reason the industry exists as we know it, instead of some online freeware repository? Yeah, it's kind of obvious, isn't it? What company doesn't want to put quality titles that happened to be on underperforming platforms on newer and more popular systems, to give them another chance? SEGA did it when the Dreamcast went down, Nintendo does it now that from a distant third place they're a distant first. They're hardly the first company to re-release titles, so what's with only posting in Wii threads to attempt a negative spin on the topics?

Should I mention Xbox Originals, or Sony's similar availability on PSN? What about the VC? Or does the difference in distribution methods somehow negate the fact every company out there is doing the same damn things?

Try sparking some proper discussion sometime instead of your usual hit and run flame baits. Much like you stopped posting in the Iwata's 79 thread, since your "argument" there had no point or goal other than to attempt to piss people off, then proceeding to bail out without actually discussing, only stating random opinions as fact, in attempts to speak for the majority of what you falsely think is like-minded crowds of core gamers. Grow up, as someone in that thread asked already."

Wow, such a long response, yet so empty at the same time. Oh, it must be the random flame baits you throw around as facts, even though they have little to do with what I was saying, that pad it up like this.

Yes, I know they do it for money, I already spent a paragraph explaining that money is what makes the industry run, otherwise we'd just be getting free games. I don't see you add anything, or why you bothered (pretend) trying.

The Play on Wii range is going to be at a budget price. You want them to release two graphically updated games in a retail box for "20 bux" when Microsoft release their Xbox originals for $15 as a mere download identical to its original form? Talk about double standards huh? At least they do rework aspects of the games, since it's pretty much required for the controls since they don't employ a classic controller, so a higher price is expected considering they did work on them, as little as it is. More than the work Xbox Originals get anyway. Things like Donkey Kong even have new levels and a wholly rebalanced experience. Obviously it's not going to make people who had the original games buy these, but that's not who this range is for, especially since GameCube games run fine 100% on Wii if you already have them.

And yes, it's the same as PSN rereleases and Xbox Originals and SEGA's rereleases of Shenmue II, Skies of Arcadia, Crazy Taxi, Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, Phantasy Star Online, (hey that's 6, do I get a cookie for passing your meaningless, unecessary and arbitary quota?) which they often released for more than just one new platform, and other companies have done the same, like CAPCOM with Okami and RE4 most recently, but also Monster Hunter G and Square Enix with Final Fantasy Tactics, and many many others. You're just blindfolded and pretend-set on how Nintendo and the Wii suck to actually see theyr'e not that diferent and anything you think is bad that they do, others have done also, and it's not really evil or anything considering it's always a mere option you can freely ignore if you feel is so absurd. You seriously need some games to be entertained by if this is what you do for fun.

PS#1: It's oh so clear you only post to stir things up since no human being can possibly be this fanatical, this ignorant and this absurd and provocative without wishing it. Oh, and I didn't see you win any argument in that thread, only give up posting when too many were onto your ridiculousness with things you have nothing to counter with, other than your usual Wii flaming that does nothing to back up your points, only show you have no interest in really discussing anything, just preaching your personal preferences as industry facts or as the core gamers' collective opinion, or whatever. If you think otherwise then go back to that thread, don't pretend-explain how you won in this one, where people can't see the whole "discussion" (in quotes because you didn't really discuss, only preach).

PS#2: Yeah, Microsoft never rips you off, only Nintendo does, that's why they force companies to release things like DLC or XBLA games they wanted to put out for free for a set price, or increase the price they wanted to sell it for. Lol? Almost (?) all corporations rip you off, especially when we're speaking of luxury entertainment goods like video games are, so deal with it.

That control scheme better not suck. The original Prime is one of my favorite games of all time, so i'll want to try this out. 

Well, Prime 3 was excellent so it will be at least like that. A few more options and enhancements wouldn't hurt of course, I do see some things going on with the turning that seemed different to Prime 3.

The first Metroid Prime was probably the best in the trilogy. I'm glad they are remaking it. I hope they remake the second one as well.

They're not remakes, just ports. They do have plans for MP2. The confirmed plans are for these as wikipedia says.

Title
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat	December 11, 2008	TBA	TBA 2009	TBA
Pikmin	December 25, 2008	February 26, 2009	February 6, 2009	March 9, 2009
Mario Power Tennis	January 15, 2009	March 26, 2009	March 6, 2009	March 9, 2009
Chibi-Robo!	TBA 2009	TBA	TBA	TBA
Metroid Prime	February 19, 2009	TBA	TBA	TBA
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes	TBA 2009	TBA	TBA	TBA
Pikmin 2	March 2009	TBA	TBA 2009	April 2009

"Wow, such a long response, yet so empty at the same time. Oh, it must be the random flame baits you throw around as facts, even though they have little to do with what I was saying, that pad it up like this.

Yes, I know they do it for money, I already spent a paragraph explaining that money is what makes the industry run, otherwise we'd just be getting free games. I don't see you add anything, or why you bothered (pretend) trying.

The Play on Wii range is going to be at a budget price. You want them to release two graphically updated games in a retail box for "20 bux" when Microsoft release their Xbox originals for $15 as a mere download identical to its original form? Talk about double standards huh? At least they do rework aspects of the games, since it's pretty much required for the controls since they don't employ a classic controller, so a higher price is expected considering they did work on them, as little as it is. More than the work Xbox Originals get anyway. Things like Donkey Kong even have new levels and a wholly rebalanced experience. Obviously it's not going to make people who had the original games buy these, but that's not who this range is for, especially since GameCube games run fine 100% on Wii if you already have them.

And yes, it's the same as PSN rereleases and Xbox Originals and SEGA's rereleases of Shenmue II, Skies of Arcadia, Crazy Taxi, Sonic Adventure, Sonic Adventure 2, Phantasy Star Online, (hey that's 6, do I get a cookie for passing your meaningless, unecessary and arbitary quota?) which they often released for more than just one new platform, and other companies have done the same, like CAPCOM with Okami and RE4 most recently, but also Monster Hunter G and Square Enix with Final Fantasy Tactics, and many many others. You're just blindfolded and pretend-set on how Nintendo and the Wii suck to actually see theyr'e not that diferent and anything you think is bad that they do, others have done also, and it's not really evil or anything considering it's always a mere option you can freely ignore if you feel is so absurd. You seriously need some games to be entertained by if this is what you do for fun.

PS#1: It's oh so clear you only post to stir things up since no human being can possibly be this fanatical, this ignorant and this absurd and provocative without wishing it. Oh, and I didn't see you win any argument in that thread, only give up posting when too many were onto your ridiculousness with things you have nothing to counter with, other than your usual Wii flaming that does nothing to back up your points, only show you have no interest in really discussing anything, just preaching your personal preferences as industry facts or as the core gamers' collective opinion, or whatever. If you think otherwise then go back to that thread, don't pretend-explain how you won in this one, where people can't see the whole "discussion" (in quotes because you didn't really discuss, only preach).

PS#2: Yeah, Microsoft never rips you off, only Nintendo does, that's why they force companies to release things like DLC or XBLA games they wanted to put out for free for a set price, or increase the price they wanted to sell it for. Lol? Almost (?) all corporations rip you off, especially when we're speaking of luxury entertainment goods like video games are, so deal with it."

I've been watching gameplay footage on the official Metroid page and I can't wait for this.

This extremely disappointing... The graphics don't look "cleaned up" at all, and while Widescreen is a welcomed addition, it's pretty much a standard. You can't just price a six year old game with Wii controls at $30 with returning players wanting to come back for nostalgia. While I think this a great oppurtunity for people like Alaskan Gamer to try out an amazing game, I'd rather the game to have Wii updated graphics (or at least, the option to do so). A new area to Tallon IV isn't too much to ask for either. Yet another reason why Nintendo is becoming lazy (I do realize it will sell very well anyways)...

WAIT WAIT WAIT!!!  Did William just call Metroid Prime shovelware?  What, because they want to offer the amazing control scheme of Metroid Prime 3 for the previous two titles?  Because so many people ragged on the GameCube that they probably didn't get to play these games the first time around?  Because Nintendo is willing to use their games as a way to set an example for all the developers trying to make games on their system?

I don't care what big Willy thinks, I'm dying to play the first game with Wii controls and widescreen format.

Great idea. Very few played the originals.

Now that is a remake I can get behind. I didn't like the controls that much in the first one, and I loved the controls in the 3rd one. That, and I loved the world in the first one and hated it in the 3rd one. So, these are great changes, right? If it is $20 (at most $30) I will definitely get this. It has been awhile anyway since I last played it.

A few new screens. It looks like MP3...

It looks like MP :)
But yes, still a very pretty game, I really don't know why the GameCube didn't do better with games like this.

I put my pre-order down for the trilogy release next month.

Are they still going to sell them separately or are they just going to release the trilogy? 

" Are they still going to sell them separately or are they just going to release the trilogy?  "

Oh, well you should definitely be considering it.

Not interested, great for those who never played it and don't own it, but I have the original and as soon as I find a gamecube controller (mine was stolen :( ) i'll play it again sometime.