Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Nintendo Wii · 2007
About this game
In the third and final outing of the Metroid Prime series, bounty hunter Samus Aran is contacted by the Galactic Federation to discover why a computer network, known as the "Aurora Unit", has started to malfunction.
The Federation believes it is the work of their long-time nemesis, the Space Pirates, and dispatches Samus to investigate the situation.
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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is a first-person action game that spans the course of several planets.
Along the way, Samus meets with Federation members and other bounty hunters.
Samus also runs into many old foes; one such foe, Dark Samus, corrupts her with Phazon energy that increases her powers via a PED (Phazon Enhancement Device).
She can choose when to use this energy, but the Phazon will kill her if used for longer than a certain time period.
Gameplay is set within several 3D worlds, following the traditional Metroid formula of finding various armor and weapon upgrades to use, exploring areas, fighting numerous bosses, and avoiding environmental dangers.
Although the game contains several action-heavy sequences involving firepower, the game's main focus stays with using new items at various locations to discover previously unexplored areas.
The play control has been reworked to take advantage of the Wii's capabilities.
For instance, players point the Wii Remote to aim Samus's arm cannon.
The Nunchuk accessory is used for grappling objects; this grapple ability can be used to pull obstacles out of the way, grab an enemy's shield from its grip, or to swing across a gap.
Samus can also use the Morph Ball to roll through small spaces or to escape enemies; Samus can even jump while in Morph Ball form without using bombs.
Additionally, Samus can call her gunship to assist in battles, travel to other planets, or provide a mobile save point.
Also new to the series are a collection of "Achievements", which can be unlocked by performing various tasks, such as killing a certain number of enemies, or scanning certain objects.
About Nintendo Wii
Launched in 2006, the Wii's motion controls (Wii Remote) brought casual and non-traditional players into console gaming at a scale no prior system had achieved, making it one of the best-selling consoles ever. Because so many Wii units sold with bundled software like Wii Sports, the bulk of the library is inexpensive to collect — but it also means truly rare Wii titles (often niche Japanese-only releases) stand out sharply from the norm.
Gamevaro tracks Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for Nintendo Wii 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 | PAL | €9.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €3.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €32.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €146.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €14.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €118.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €4.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €45.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €20.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €35.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €14.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €35.59 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | PAL | €18.71 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €68.67 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | PAL | €21.95 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-J | €15.75 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €68.67 |
| 2026-07-11 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.75 |
| 2026-07-11 | New (sealed) | PAL | €70.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €5.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €32.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €8.33 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption 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 3: Corruption worth?
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €18.71 loose, €9.41 complete in box, and €35.57 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Metroid Prime 3: Corruption rare?
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption 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 3: Corruption?
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 3: Corruption, loose is €18.71 and CIB is €9.41 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Metroid Prime 3: Corruption worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is currently worth €18.71 loose, versus €15.75 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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