Metroid Prime: Hunters
Nintendo DS · 2006
About this game
An episode in the Metroid Prime series which started on the GameCube, this game takes place between Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes .
Interstellar bounty hunter Samus Aran is sent to the distant Alimbic Cluster by the Galactic Federation to investigate a message saying that the source of ultimate power lies in this desolate part of the galaxy, once home to an advanced culture.
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Samus is not alone, however.
Other races have heard this mysterious message, too.
Six other bounty hunters, each with unique characteristics, will do everything to get their hands on the Alimbic relics for their own reasons.
The single-player mode is more focused on shooting than other Metroid games but also has puzzles in classic Metroid fashion.
Unlike previous games, Samus has all her moves from the start, but she still has to look for weapons.
The player may also run into other bounty hunters in this mode.
The multiplayer mode is similar to Unreal Tournament or Quake games .
Players can choose from any hunter that was defeated in single-player mode.
There are seven modes in total including: Nodes, Survival, Bounty, Prime Hunter, Battle, Capture, and Defender.
Each mode has its own unique rules.
There are a vast number of arenas that can be played over local wireless or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
When using friend codes, voice chat before and after matches is enabled.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Metroid Prime: Hunters for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €38.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €156.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €740.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €14.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €14.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €142.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €16.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €13.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €170.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €48.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €43.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €65.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €10.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €21.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €13.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €169.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €740.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €48.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €6.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €30.10 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Metroid Prime: Hunters has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Metroid Prime: Hunters worth?
Metroid Prime: Hunters for Nintendo DS is currently worth €19.99 loose, €14.92 complete in box, and €142.06 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metroid Prime: Hunters rare?
Metroid Prime: Hunters has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Metroid Prime: Hunters?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Metroid Prime: Hunters, loose is €19.99 and CIB is €14.92 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Metroid Prime: Hunters worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Metroid Prime: Hunters is currently worth €19.99 loose, versus €18.63 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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