Spend the indicated type of credits to unlock the corresponding bonus song.
| Unlockable: | How to Unlock: |
| Battle Theme (GF) | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Battle Theme (Metroid) | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Gandrayda | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Gryyo | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red creditsM |
| Gryyo (Thorn Jungle) | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Helios | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| In the Cockpit | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Omega Ridley | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Phaaze | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Pirate Homeworld | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Skytown | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Steamlord | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| The Corruption | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Title Screen | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
| Valhalla | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 4 Red credits |
Beat the game and you will get Hyper Mode Difficulty
Bonus contentSpend the indicated type of credits to unlock the corresponding bonus content.
| Unlockable: | How to Unlock: |
| Bumper Stickers | 1 Blue credits, 2 Friend credits, 3 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Diorama 1 | 1 Blue credits, 1 Friend credits, 3 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Diorama 2 | 1 Blue credits, 1 Friend credits, 3 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Diorama 3 | 1 Blue credits, 1 Friend credits, 3 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Diorama 4 | 1 Blue credits, 1 Friend credits, 3 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Diorama 5 | 1 Blue credits, 1 Friend credits, 3 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Diorama 6 | 1 Blue credits, 1 Friend credits, 3 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Mii Bobblehead | 1 Blue credits, 2 Friend credits, 3 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Screenshot Taker | 1 Blue credits, 2 Friend credits, 3 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
Spend the indicated type of credits to unlock the corresponding concept art.
| Unlockable: | How to Unlock: |
| Creatures 1 | 1 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Creatures 2 | 2 Blue credits, 1 Friend credits, 2 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Samus | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Storyboards 1 | 2 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| Storyboards 2 | 2 Blue credits, 1 Friend credits, 2 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| World 1 | 1 Blue credits, 1 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
| World 2 | 2 Blue credits, 1 Friend credits, 2 Gold credits, 3 Red credits |
Beat the game and you will get Hyper Mode Difficulty
Extended EndingCollect at least 75% or more of suit upgrades to view an extended ending once you complete the game.
100% EndingCollect all 100 pickups to view a secret ending clip after the game credits.
Hints, Tips & TricksDefeating the Boss guarding the Nova BeamKill all the Space Pirates except for one. When the sucking beam enters the room, kill the Space Pirate and it will get sucked into the beam. Then, look up. There will be four panels. Shoot one until it explodes. Repeat this until you have shot all four.
Defeating Pirate CommandosSelect your X-ray visor, then lock onto a Space Pirate Commando. A small screen will appear showing an "up close" of the Commando. You should now be able to see a small red spot where its face should be. If you can manage to shoot this spot, he will die instantly. Two to five rapid fire shots usually hits it.
Defeating Pirate BerserkersUse the following trick when you encounter a Pirate Berserker (which happens often). This huge creature has two red lights on its shoulders. While dodging its shots and "waves of pain", destroy these lights using your beam and missiles. When they are both destroyed, wait for it to shoot purple orbs. Dodge the red ones, as they will hurt you. Shoot the purple orbs and they will fly back at him. After doing this about three times, a red light should pop up on his head. Go into hyper mode and blast way at it. This should not take too long. Then, collect the health and continue on your journey.
Defeating Omega RidleyWhatever you do, do not get hit. Besides that, just shoot him in the mouth whenever you get the chance. When he is stunned, rip open his chest with your Grapple Beam, go into Hyper mode, and blast away. Repeat this until he gets armor over his chest. When he is stunned, go into your X-Ray visor and shoot his shoulders. You will then be able to shoot his chest. Use your Hyper mode and kill him.
Japanese messagesWhen in your ship at the beginning of the game you will eventually be asked to input your security clearance on a console. Afterwards, activate the console again and input the same sequence: the character second from the right, the "X" like one that is second from the left, then the three dots above a line fourth from the right, then the pyramid made of three line on the far left. You will hear a message in Japanese from Satoru Iwata, the president of Nintendo. The translation is "Hello, this is Iwata from Nintendo. A president has to take things really seriously, even if it doesn't seem like it. It's understandable if you lose weight from stress... but I get fatter instead. Nobody thinks I'm taking it seriously."
Secret Message from MiyamotoWhen in Samus' ship, go to the radio and press the following symbols:
Going from left to right, press the eighth symbol, the third symbol, the fifth symbol and then the fourth symbol.
You will then hear a message from Mr. Miyamoto!
A rough translation:
Ah, can you hear me? This is Miyamoto.
All of you playing Metroid, can you hear me?
It’s fun, isn’t it?
I’ve also worked on many [Metroid] games, but this one is the best yet, don’t you think?
Definitely play it all the way to the end.
See you!
When in Samus' ship, go to the radio and press the following symbols:
Going from left to right, press the third symbol, the sixth symbol, the fourth symbol and then the eighth symbol.
You will then hear a message from Mr. Yamoto!
When in Samus' ship, go to the radio and press the following symbols:
Going from left to right, press the first symbol, the third symbol, the eighth symbol and then the fifth symbol. You will then hear a message from Mr. Tanabe!
When in Samus' ship, go to the radio And press the following symbols.
Going from left to right, press the second symbol, the seventh symbol, the fifth symbol and then the first symbol.
You'll be greeted by Iwata himself. Of course, this is in Japanese.
A brief translation...
Hello, this is Iwata from Nintendo.
A president has to take things really seriously, even if it doesn't seem like it. It's understandable if you lose weight from stress...but I get fatter instead. Nobody thinks I'm taking it seriously.
There is a reference to Planet Zebes (the planet that Samus visited during the original Metroid and Super Metroid) that can be found on the Pirate Homeworld. Land your ship at the Research Facility and find the place on the map called Metroid Processing. Once in this room you will find an empty tank next to the Spider Ball rail. Scan the tank to get the following message: "Data decoded. Zebes specimen. Highly aggressive subject has been transferred to an off-site laboratory."
Bumper Stickers for your ShipHaving these games on your Wii system memory will cause your ship to get decals when you enable the bumper sticker bonus:
Wii Play
Wii Sports
Zelda: Twilight Princess
Super Paper Mario
Metroid Prime 3
Excite Truck
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves
Mario Party 8
