It's not the Metroid Prime-related release we're all waiting for, bet it's better than nothing

New $25 Metroid Prime-Themed Earbuds Include Cool Drawstring Bag

It's not the Metroid Prime-related release we're all waiting for, bet it's better than nothing

PowerA's Metroid-themed Wired Earbuds feature a blue and black color scheme and sport decals of Samus' logo on the left bud and a Chozo icon on the right. While PowerA says these Wired Earbuds are designed for use with Nintendo Switch, they'll also work with anything that has a 3.5mm jack. They also offer the same features as the other models of PowerA's Wired Earbuds, including 8mm drivers, three eartip sizes, and incline mic and mute controls. They come with the drawstring carrying bag mentioned above--which is in some ways even more enticing than the earbuds themselves.

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PowerA's Wired Earbuds come in multiple other Nintendo- and Fortnite-themed models, including this Mario Kart-themed variant. They feature red and black design with Mario Kart decals on each earpiece, plus a drawstring pouch featuring a collage of in-game Mario Kart Motors logos. It's on sale for $16 (was $20).

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Pokemon fans can grab a Pikachu-inspired set of PowerA Wired Earbuds for just $14.40 (was $20). The color scheme for this model is orange, purple, and yellow--the left earpiece is purple and sports an icon of Pikachu's head and ears, while the right is orange with a lightning bolt. They come with their own drawstring bag featuring Pikachu faces, Pokeballs, and other decals.

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For Fortnite collectors, PowerA's Wired Earbuds featuring the game's Banana character, Peely, are on sale for $16.49 (normally $20). They're identical in specs and features to all the previous models, but have their own unique colorway with a yellow right earpiece sporting Peely's face, and a blue left earpiece with a "Nana Nana" decal. The blue carrying bag features a pattern with various Peely illustrations, and a tag with the "Victory Royal" emblem.

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PowerA also has a series of budget-friendly over-ear gaming headsets with Nintendo and Fortnite themes, including an amazing pink Kirby Mouthful headset that's available for $30. There's also a red and black Mario Kart headset that matches the design of the Mario Kart earbuds listed above, and two Fortnite models based on the characters Llambro and Drift.

Each model features 50mm drivers, on-ear controls for easy access, and a detachable boom microphone. As with the earbuds, don't expect these to match the performance of expensive alternatives like Razer or SteelSeries. However, the video game-themed skins make them fun collectibles, and they could serve as a backup headset if needed or as an entry-level option for younger players.

PowerA Wired Gaming Headsets

Fortnite Drift -- $30 | Includes Signal Override Wrap
Fortnite Llambro -- $16 (~~$30~~) | Includes Glyphic Emote
Kirby Mouthful -- $30
Mario Kart -- $24 (~~$30~~)

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As mentioned above, Metroid Prime 4's release date is unknown, though Nintendo still claims it's launching in 2025. We're crossing our fingers that the arrival of new, official merch like these headphones could mean it's still on track for this year.

Regardless of when Prime 4 launches, fans at least have more cool Metroid-related releases to look forward to, including the upcoming Metroid Prime Visual Retrospective art book launching October 28. The clothbound hardcover clocks in at over 200 pages and includes concept art, development materials, and developer commentary on the first three mainline games in the series: Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. This is one of the first times the Metroid Prime series has been given the premium art book treatment, and the book is produced by Piggyback, who is also responsible for other excellent art books and guides for games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

If you're looking to catch up on some of Samus' latest adventures ahead of Prime 4's eventual launch, you can grab Metroid Prime Remastered on Switch, which offers an updated take on the original adventure. Physical copies are available for $40 from Amazon. There's also Metroid Dread, which offers a more traditional side-scrolling adventure that earned high marks when it released in 2021. Boxed copies are available at Walmart. You could also pair those games with the Metroid Dread Amiibo 2-Pack, which includes Amiibo figures for Samus and an EMMI robot.