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Nintendo\u2019s \u201cCustomer Appreciation\u201d sale continues through September 26th. It includes discounts on Switch games and accessories, and I thought I\u2019d call out one of my favorite games that\u2019s cheaper than ever. Metroid Prime Remastered<\/strong><\/em> is down to $27.99 in digital format for the Switch and Switch 2, and it\u2019s among the best remasters I\u2019ve played because it makes smart improvements to an already-great game. You can get it for this price at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The physical version costs around $42 at those retailers.<\/p>\n Most Metroid <\/em>fans have already played this one \u2014 maybe multiple times, even \u2014 but if you\u2019ve somehow missed out, here\u2019s your sign to pick it up. It applies a modern coat of updated textures and improved lighting to the 2002 GameCube title, and it runs at a smooth frame rate. Notably, the control scheme doesn\u2019t require motion controls like the Wii re-release did.<\/p>\n For about the same price as this digital title, true fans can also buy the Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective<\/em> hardcover book. Normally $49.99, it\u2019s $28.50 at Amazon and Walmart for the 208-page art book covering the original trilogy, peppered with some fantastic quotes from people who worked on the games. It\u2019s an unusually candid look into Nintendo\u2019s first-person shooter series and the company\u2019s game design philosophy. It\u2019d make for a great holiday gift. Read our coverage of the book.<\/p>\nOther great Verge-approved deals<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n