{"product_id":"metroid-prime-hunters-first-hunt-demo-cart-nintendo-ds-very-good-loose","title":"Metroid Prime: Hunters [First Hunt - Demo Cart] Nintendo DS (Very Good, Loose)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metroid Prime: Hunters [First Hunt - Demo Cart]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hunt begins with legendary bounty hunter \u003cstrong\u003eSamus Aran\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eMetroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt [Demo Cart]\u003c\/strong\u003e, an official \u003cstrong\u003eplayable demo\u003c\/strong\u003e that introduced fans to first-person Metroid action on the Nintendo DS! Blast through futuristic corridors, confront hostile creatures, and master Samus's signature weapons in a series of compact training challenges. This early first-person shooter for the Nintendo DS handheld system puts \u003cstrong\u003estylus-controlled aiming\u003c\/strong\u003e at your fingertips, bringing a fresh dimension to the familiar Power Suit experience. With timed objectives and arcade-style challenges, every encounter tests your accuracy, movement, and reflexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree distinct training modes showcase different sides of the \u003cem\u003eMetroid Prime\u003c\/em\u003e experience. Race through enemy-filled rooms in Regulator, withstand increasingly dangerous attacks in Survivor, or transform into the iconic Morph Ball to navigate a timed obstacle course. Experiment with multiple control configurations while mastering Samus's Arm Cannon, missiles, and explosive bombs. Originally bundled with early Nintendo DS systems, this \u003cstrong\u003ephysical demo cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e offers Nintendo enthusiasts a fascinating glimpse into the handheld's launch-era capabilities and the early development of the Metroid Prime Hunters experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial \u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS demo cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring playable preview challenges, not the complete retail game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide \u003cstrong\u003eSamus Aran\u003c\/strong\u003e through first-person combat using stylus aiming and customizable control configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace through \u003cstrong\u003eRegulator mode\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearing enemy-filled chambers before the ten-minute timer expires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvive relentless waves of hostile creatures in Survivor mode while collecting ammunition and missiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransform into the \u003cstrong\u003eMorph Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e to collect course markers, deploy bombs, and race against the clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire the \u003cstrong\u003ePower Beam\u003c\/strong\u003e and charged homing missiles to defeat enemies and overcome a Samus-like opponent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e debuted on November 21, 2004, as a \u003cstrong\u003epack-in demo cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e included with early North American Nintendo DS systems. 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