Metroid: Other M
Nintendo Wii U · 2010
About this game
Metoid: Other M follows recent console releases of Metroid games by being developed, like the Metroid Prime trilogy, by a studio outside of Nintendo.
This time, rather than being handed to what, at the time, was a rookie studio, Metriod: Other M has been developed by veteran developer Team Ninja, notable for Dead or Alive and the Ninja Gaiden series.
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Other M takes place, chronologically, after the events of Super Metroid , and before the events of Metroid Fusion .
After a recuperation introduction, and a cinematic retelling of the final moments of Super Metroid , the game begins with Samus intercepting and investigating a distress call.
The call comes from a space station (much like Metroid Fusion ) that is in trouble.
Samus meets up with her old military commander, Adam Malkovich and joins his team of Federation soldiers as they investigate the distressed station.
Per the gameplay story, Samus is largely considered to already have many of her suit's abilities (such as missiles and bombs) in tact, but doesn't use them until Adam gives the authorization.
The game features a return to the side-scrolling gameplay of classic 2-D Metroid games, but in a hybrid form which also includes first-person shooter segments (utilized simply by pointing the Wii Remote at the television), and even 3rd-person “over the shoulder” segments for very small rooms.
Targeting enemies is typically just a matter of aiming in the right direction, and specific shots are automatic in 2-D mode.
In first-person mode, Samus can lock on to enemies to fire missiles.
The Morph Ball returns, as expected, and operates in a similar manner to the popular Metroid Prime titles, with the camera zoomed in extremely close in tight environments.
The over-the-shoulder 3rd-person view is mostly used for exploration of small rooms, and not combat.
The game is played using only the Wii Remote without the Nun-chuck accessory.
As a staple of the series, Samus can again build up her armaments and weapons by collecting
About Nintendo Wii U
The Wii U (2012) was commercially Nintendo's least successful home console, hampered by market confusion over whether the GamePad tablet controller was a new device or a Wii accessory. Its low sales mean smaller overall print runs across the board, and several first-party and indie darlings have already become noticeably pricier than their commercial performance would suggest, since there are simply fewer copies in circulation.
Gamevaro tracks Metroid: Other M for Nintendo Wii U 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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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €25.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €21.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | PAL | €93.74 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Metroid: Other M, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U titles.
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: Other M worth?
Metroid: Other M for Nintendo Wii U is currently worth €25.79 loose, and €93.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metroid: Other M rare?
Metroid: Other M has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Metroid: Other M?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Metroid: Other M worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Metroid: Other M is currently worth €25.79 loose, versus €21.29 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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