Nintendo of America Inc. P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A. www.nintendo.com 57099A PRINTED IN USA INSTRUCTION BOOKLET PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO ® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME CARD OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain: · Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play. · Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it. · When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Doing so may cause fatigue or discomfort. · If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. · If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. WARNING - Seizures · · · Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: 1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. 2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. 3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. 4. Play in a well-lit room. 5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. WARNING - Battery Leakage The Nintendo DS contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery pack, or the combustion products of the ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo DS. If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with your eyes, immediately flush thoroughly with water and see a doctor. To avoid battery leakage: · Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids. · Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery. · Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire. · Do not touch the terminals of the battery, or cause a short between the terminals with a metal object. · Do not peel or damage the battery label. · WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers. · Do not operate the Nintendo DS within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature. · If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the Nintendo DS without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device. · Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. 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STORY CONTROLS GETTING STARTED ADVENTURE MODE How to Advance in the Game The Default Screen Basic Actions Weapon Actions Morph Ball Actions MULTIPLAYER MODE Single-Card Play Multi-Card Play Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Playing a Multiplayer Game HUNTERS DS DOWNLOAD PLAY RUMBLE PAK CREDITS WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION The Galactic Federation has heeded this strange, suspicious communication as well and has called for the help of Samus Aran. In the distant reaches of space, beyond the territories controlled by the Galactic Federation, is the Tetra Galaxy, once home to a mighty race known as the Alimbics. An advanced civilization, peaceful, prosperous, and powerful, the Alimbics maintained stability over the region forcefully but judiciously. They reigned over a vast region known as the Alimbic Cluster. One day, perhaps thousands of years ago, perhaps tens of thousands, they simply disappeared, leaving behind artifacts scattered across the Alimbic Cluster, all protected by a lethal arsenal of the Alimbics' most advanced weaponry. Today, for the first time in centuries, the long-dormant Alimbic Cluster has begun to stir, delivering strange tidings. A telepathic communiqué, originating within the Cluster, has been transmitted into the brains of some of the most exceptional beings in our galaxy. The message is translated into a thousand different languages on a thousand different worlds, but the message is always the same: "The secret to ultimate power lies in the Alimbic Cluster." This message has intrigued and enticed some of the most formidable bounty hunters in the galaxy, inspiring them to make the long journey to the Alimbic Cluster. Each of these great warriors has his own motivation. Some desire power--for themselves, their planet, or their people--while others simply desire to hunt and to kill, to prove themselves the best bounty hunter in the galaxy. Now, it's a race against time to see which bounty hunter will triumph and who will discover the secret behind this promise of "ultimate power." Her mission: to discover the truth about this mysterious message, to protect against a potential threat, and to keep the ultimate power of the Alimbics from falling into the wrong hands. Samus Aran One of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy. Her Power Suit has the ability to transform her into a Morph Ball. 06 Morph Ball 07 Control Modes You can select either Stylus Mode or Dual Mode to play the game. Both modes support right- and lefthanded controls. You can change the control mode by selecting CONTROLS under OPTIONS (page 13). See pages 22-24 for additional control information. Using the Nintendo DS Metroid Prime Hunters uses two control modes. In this manual, the controls for the Stylus Mode are explained using the configuration for right-handed players. Top Screen Power L Button SELECT START Stylus Mode Dual Mode Stylus Mode Buttons control the Attack and Move commands. The stylus handles all other controls. Left-handed Stylus Mode A, B, X, or Y Buttons +Control Pad L Button R Button Touch Screen Move Jump Boost Attack/Bomb Control Samus (see pages 22-24) Pause Menu (During Adventure Mode) R Button Attack (Hold down for a Charge Attack) / Bomb +Control Pad Boost X Button A Button B Button Y Button Dual Mode In addition to Attack and Move commands, the A, B, X, and Y Buttons control the character's viewpoint (look up/down), direction, and jump commands. Dual Mode Controls +Control Pad A, B, X, or Y Buttons R Button L Button Right-handed Move Jump/Boost Attack/Bomb Viewpoint (change direction) Move Attack/Bomb Jump/Boost Move Touch Screen Select/Confirm in the menu Control Samus (see pages 22-24 for additional information) Jump Left-handed Viewpoint (change direction) 08 If you close your Nintendo DS during a game, it will go into Sleep Mode to save battery life. Open the DS again to resume the game. 09 How to Use the Touch Screen Perform actions in-game by moving the stylus across the Touch Screen. On the menu screen or in the Gunship (page 18), commands are selected in the following manner: Selecting a Mode To choose the game mode, select the Menu icon on the Touch Screen. If you select an icon with the +Control Pad, the icon will highlight, with the explanation displayed on the Top Screen. Tap on the icon to confirm your selection. Starting the Game Make sure the Nintendo DS is turned off before you begin. Insert the Metroid Prime Hunters Game Card into your Nintendo DS and press Power on the Nintendo DS system. Touch the Metroid Prime Hunters panel to begin the game. If you would like to use the Rumble Pak, insert the Rumble Pak into the Game Boy® Advance Game Pak slot before turning the power on. When you turn on the Nintendo DS, the screen on the right will be displayed. After reading the message, tap on the Touch Screen to continue. Touch "Metroid Prime Hunters" on the DS Menu Screen to begin the game. *If you set your DS to Auto-Start mode, this step is not necessary. Please see the Nintendo DS hardware manual for details. Once the title screen is displayed, follow the instructions on page 12. Selecting Various Menu Icons and Items Tap on the icon or text to make your selection. Scrolling/Switching Selection Scroll through the text and switch selections by touching the icons below. 10 Screenshots surrounded by a blue frame are on the Top Screen, and screenshots surrounded by a red frame are on the Touch Screen. 11 Main Menu On the title screen, tap the Touch Screen to view the main menu. Select a game mode or the Options icon by tapping once. Options Change in-game settings here. After you have made your selections, tap on the checkmark icon to save your preferences. Menu Window Save Icon Mode Icon Return Icon Tap on this icon to return to the previous page. AUDIO CONTROLS CREDITS Choose between Stereo, Surround, or Headphone sound. Volume levels for sound effects and background music, and mic sensitivity can be adjusted here. Set the in-game controls (page 9) and the sensitivity of the Stylus here. You can also invert the up/down perspective controls by turning LOOK INVERT on. Look at the people responsible for Metroid Prime Hunters. If you have a DS Rumble Pak inserted in your DS, you can turn the Rumble Feature on or off. Adventure Mode (Pages 14-31) Control Samus Aran in this single-player adventure. RUMBLE PAK Multiplayer Mode (Pages 32-51) Up to four players can play multiplayer by using Multi-Card Play, DS Download, or Wi-Fi communication. By tapping on , you can exchange your Hunter License automatically with other nearby players who have also activated this feature (page 44). SHOW MY STATS ON Decide whether or not you would like your online game statistics and NINTENDOWIFI.COM Hunter's License (page 42) to be viewable at www.NintendoWiFi.com. ERASE ALL DATA After selecting this option, tap on the confirmation screen to erase all saved data and records (see page 19 for saving). Any data you erase is gone forever, so please be careful. 12 13 About Octoliths -How to advance in the gameLike Samus, six other bounty hunters are exploring the Tetra galaxy seeking out the Octoliths. If one of these Hunters defeats you in battle, you may lose any Octoliths you're carrying. If this happens, you must battle that Hunter again to reclaim your Octoliths. What is Adventure Mode? This story mode places you in the action as you battle enemies and solve puzzles as the main character, Samus Aran. Visit various planets and space stations within the Alimbic Cluster and gather all the Octoliths to acqui ...