Some Nintendo players can purchase Metroid Prime 4 for a reduced price

Metroid fans can pick up a copy of the upcoming Metroid Prime 4 at a lower value than the game's typical retail price, with a special offer from Nintendo. The long-awaited launch of the fourth Metroid Prime the game has seen a long road to fruition with plenty of twists and turns for fans of the franchise. Following the initial announcement in 2017, Metroid Prime 4 spent years languishing in development hell, with the game changing hands in 2019 and being forced into a complete reboot under Retro Studios. But fans don't have to wait much longer for the game now.

Retro Studios and Nintendo have given plenty of reasons to be excited about the latest entry in the Metroid franchise. The shooter will feature a wide range of new gameplay elements and tools, introducing everything from mystical psychic powers to a motorcycle for Samus to traverse the planet of Viewros. Metroid Prime 4 has even launched an early demo at select retailers, giving some fans the chance to try out the game before its full release. Now Nintendo shoppers can take advantage of a special Nintendo feature to pick up Metroid Prime 4 what a bargain.

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Everything Metroid Prime 4 locks behind Amiibo

Unlocking everything in Metroid Prime 4 requires purchasing three expensive Amiibo figures, which will set players back about $100.

Nintendo fans can get Metroid Prime 4 cheaper

Before Metroid Prime 4launch on December 4th, fans can take advantage of Nintendo's Switch Game Voucher program to get a deal on the game. Sold by Nintendo in sets of two for $99.98, the vouchers allow buyers to choose two from a wide list of Nintendo Switch games, with Metroid Prime 4 recently added to the list. The Switch coupons already account for a discount of the Switch version's $60 sticker price, and fans can then purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade to save $10 on Metroid Prime 4s Switch 2 version.

The special method of saving money on Metroid Prime 4 comes as the price of Switch 2 games has been a point of contention throughout the console's history. The pricing of Mario Kart World was a source of significant controversy after its initial reveal, with the flagship Switch 2 launch title priced above its peers at $80 USD. Switch 2 games have seen increased prices across the board with Nintendo's newest platform, matching its rival consoles with new game prices rising to $70. Nintendo even confirmed that Switch 2 games will not be eligible for players looking to redeem Switch Game Vouchers, foreshadowing a later announcement about the future of the Voucher program.

Nintendo is getting rid of its game vouchers

Nintendo officially revealed earlier this year that they will be discontinuing their Switch Vouchers in the near future. The company will officially stop selling Switch Game Vouchers after January 30, with fans no longer able to purchase new vouchers for discounted Switch games. However, Nintendo confirmed that new games will continue to be added to the program despite its discontinuation, with Switch Vouchers remaining valid for up to a year after purchase.

While Nintendo is shutting down the Switch's Game Voucher program, the list of games available to purchase with Vouchers continues to grow. Alongside Metroid Prime 4the recently released Pokemon Legends: ZA was added to the Switch's Voucher program, allowing fans to catch the newest Pokémon games with a discount. The coupon options even include a popular Switch game released above Nintendo's standard Switch price, by $70 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom available via a Switch Game Voucher. Fans should act fast to claim their Switch Game Vouchers for Metroid Prime 4with the discount coupons on the way out.