The Metroid Prime bundle found its way onto Amazon some time ago but now Nintendo have stepped in and given an official word. Find out the details inside.

Nintendo has given us official word on the upcoming Metroid Prime Bundle, coming out on August 15th in America. The bundle, set to retail for $99.99, will contain the a platinum GameCube, controller, Metroid Prime and two free discs.

"Other companies sell their systems starting at $150," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "No one can match Nintendo's value as we offer a Nintendo GameCube and two free discs, all at an MSRP of just $99.99."

The bonus discs will contain:

• An exclusive playable demo of Metroid Prime 2 Echoes
• The Metroid Chronicle, an interactive history of the Metroid franchise
• Two Metroid Prime 2: Echoes cinematic trailers
• A stunning Metroid Prime art gallery

All of this also comes in exclusive packaging that looks rather cool, if I do say so myself. An image can be found below.

People who currently own a GameCube are, for once, not at a disadvantage. You can either sign up for a, or renew your previous, one-year subscription to Nintendo Power or register a GameCube and five titles at Nintendo.com. More details can be found at www.nintendopower.com/metroidprime2, but don't forget this is an American offer and it is unknown if this bundle or offer will make its way to Europe at present.