One of the Nintendo Switch's best games has skyrocketed in price on second-hand markets, thanks to the announcement of its sequel, which is launching on the Switch 2 in 2027.
Nintendo might seem as if it's the lone bastion of supporting physical media, what with Sony phasing out discs for the PlayStation 6 generation, but that isn't the whole truth. The Switch 2 is home to the Game-Key cartridges, which are technically physical items, but they only provide a license for downloading titles off the eShop, meaning that if the system's digital storefront ever goes down, those games won't be available anymore.
The audience for the original Nintendo Switch is still all-in on physical media, which is partly why one title is going up in price. According to Gamesradar, copies of one of the Switch's best games has seen a steep increase, as it's getting a follow-up on the Switch 2 next year.
Metroid Dread is receiving a sequel in 2027, called Metroid Ravenous, which has inspired interest in the original. Second-hand copies of Metroid Dread, especially the special edition, are now selling for over $100 USD on sites like eBay, with fans eager to experience one of Samus' greatest adventures, before she starts devouring the competition next year.
It bears mentioning that Metroid Dread is purchasable on the Nintendo eShop, and has been since its initial 2021 release. The interest comes from having a copy of the game that players can always keep, even if Nintendo shuts down the Switch's servers, or maybe wanting something they can sell afterward, a concept that has become alien to Sony.
Second-hand copies of Metroid, especially the special edition, are now selling for over $100 USD on sites like eBay, with fans eager to experience one of Samus' greatest adventures, before she starts devouring the competition next year.
So, what's in the Metroid Dread special edition that makes it so valuable? Along with a physical copy of the game, it comes with an art book, steelbook case, and holographic cards depicting different moments from throughout the series. Not exactly must-need items, but still worth it to fans of the franchise.
The spike in interest has more to do with Metroid Ravenous, as it's a direct follow-up to Metroid Dread. A frustrating aspect of being a Metroid fan is waiting so long between new releases, to the point where there's little reason to be invested in the overall story, as there's no guarantee the latest game will sell well, meaning the narrative can take years, or even decades to continue.
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