Nintendo gave its fans an incredibly nice gift with the shadow drop release of Metroid Prime Remastered following yesterday's Nintendo Direct announcement.
The first video comparison with previous Metroid Prime releases already highlights significant improvements. However, PC gamers willing to use Nintendo Switch PC emulators like Yuzu can get an even bigger graphics upgrade.
Not only does Metroid Prime Remastered already run on the emulator, but it does so beautifully at 4K resolution and near-locked 60 frames per second, as shown by YouTuber Emulators & Gameplay HD. For the record, the video was captured on a PC featuring the following specifications:
- CPU: i9-13900K (Stock)
- GPU: MSI NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti
- RAM: 32GB DDR5 5200
- Operating System: Windows 11
Metroid Prime Remastered also runs on Ryujinx, the other major Nintendo Switch PC emulator, as shown in the video below.
That's not to say either version is perfect, of course. There are still crashes and bugs to contend with, but chances are they'll be resolved soon enough.
Metroid Prime Remastered is now available digitally via the Nintendo eShop at $39.99. A physical release will be available through retailers on March 3rd.
With revamped graphics, sound, unlockable art, and updated control schemes, Samus’ 3D debut has reached even greater heights. Use new dual-stick controls, intuitive motion aiming, revert to classic controls, or opt for a hybrid option – whichever you prefer.
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