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Kirby Air Riders vs Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

These are opposite picks. Kirby Air Riders is a party racer built for groups: 16-player online City Trial, 8-player local wireless and 4-player split on one system, with Bandai Namco's arcade handling and a 4.5 rating from over 500 owners. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a single-player first-person adventure from Retro Studios, the studio behind the earlier Prime games, so it is the one to get for a story campaign played alone. On build and content they are both full Switch 2 cartridges; the choice comes down to whether you want a room full of people or a solo sci-fi campaign.

  • Choose the Kirby Air Riders if you want a fast arcade racer to play with friends and family, online or on one TV.
  • Choose the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond if you want a solo first-person adventure with exploration and a story.

Prices

  • Kirby Air Riders: $39.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 8)
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: $9.99 at Target (checked today)
  • Difference: the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is $30.00 cheaper than the Kirby Air Riders at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)
Nintendo
Kirby Air Riders - Nintendo Switch 2

Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders - Nintendo Switch 2

4.5(501 ratings)
$39.99at eBayChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • 16-player online City Trial and 8-player local wireless
  • Riders and machines with distinct stats and copy abilities
  • Easy to learn: boost charge handles turns and speed
  • Strong 4.5 rating from over 500 owners
Cons
  • Offline single-player is limited to one player
  • Arena events can feel chaotic and random
  • Racing depth is lighter than sim-style racers
Nintendo
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

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Pros
  • Made by Retro Studios, the original Prime developer
  • Full solo campaign with exploration and combat
  • Everyone 10+ rating suits older kids and adults
  • Physical cartridge you can resell or lend
Cons
  • No multiplayer at all
  • Slower paced than an arcade racer
  • Little is confirmed beyond the basics until launch

What separates them

Kirby Air RidersMetroid Prime 4: Beyond
GenreArcade racing adventure with arena battlesFirst-person action adventure
MultiplayerUp to 16 online, 8 local wireless, 4 on one systemSingle player only
DeveloperBandai Namco StudiosRetro Studios, the original Prime team
Session lengthShort rounds built for quick pick-up playLong campaign sessions
Age ratingESRB Fantasy Violence, PEGI 7ESRB Everyone 10+
File size25 GB installNot listed here
Best settingCouch co-op and party nightsPlaying alone with headphones

Price history

$54.99$9.99
Nov 1Nov 10
  • Kirby Air Riders: lowest $48.99 on Nov 1 at Amazon; $54.99 on Nov 10.
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: lowest $9.99 on Nov 8 at Target; $9.99 on Nov 10.

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Kirby Air Riders

  • eBayNew

    In stockSold by sekdek (99.4% positive, 746 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $39.99+ $5.80 shippingChecked Nov 8
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    $59.99Free shippingChecked 7 h ago
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    In stockSold by Pana Supplies LLCReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

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    $9.99+ $5.99 shippingChecked 7 h ago
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    $27.33Free shippingChecked 7 h ago
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    In stockSold by Push Start PlayReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $39.99Free shippingChecked 7 h ago
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    Availability unknownSold by heckzzz626 (100% positive, 206 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $39.00Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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Specs compared

SpecKirby Air RidersMetroid Prime 4: Beyond
Release dateNovember 20, 2025Dec. 4, 2025
GenreRacing AdventureAction & Adventure
ESRB ratingFantasy ViolenceEveryone 10+
DeveloperBandai Namco StudiosRetro Studios
Number of playersSingle System (1-4), Online (1-16)—
PublisherNintendo—
Supported play modesHandheld mode, Tabletop mode, TV mode—
Game file size25 GB—
Package dimensions18 cm x 14 cm x 2 cm—
Local wireless playersLocal Wireless (2-8)—
PEGI rating7 years—
Item weight51 g—
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SpecKirby Air RidersMetroid Prime 4: Beyond
Item dimensions17.60 cm x 10.70 cm x 1.40 cm—
SystemNintendo Switch—
Online PlayYes—
Form FactorCartridge—
EditionStandard Edition—
Game TypeGame—
Release Year2025—
Number of Players Offline (Max)1—
Game ModesSingleplayer—
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What reviewers say

Kirby Air Riders

  • 4.5 / 5501 ratings

With 4.5 out of 5 from 501 ratings, owners mostly enjoy the boost-and-drift racing and the chaotic City Trial mode. Complaints centre on the storage footprint and on how much online play depends on a subscription.

What people mention
  • Boost driftingPraisedOwners like braking and steering to fill the boost gauge, then releasing it for a fast dash out of the turn.
  • City TrialPraisedThe five-minute scramble for machines and power-ups before a stadium contest is the mode players talk about most.
  • Rider rosterPraisedKirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede and Magolor each bring their own stats and specials, and the machines handle differently.
  • StorageCriticisedThe 25 GB install is a large chunk of Switch 2 storage, so owners mention adding a microSD Express card.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Reception split between fans happy to have Retro's Prime formula back and players who found the new open stretches padded. Combat and atmosphere drew the most praise; pacing and the hub areas drew the most complaints.

What people mention
  • AtmospherePraisedPlayers say the environments and soundtrack carry the mood of the original Prime games.
  • PacingCriticisedOwners complain the open sections between main areas drag and break momentum.
  • CombatPraisedBeam and psychic ability combinations are called satisfying, especially in boss fights.
  • Campaign lengthMixedSome feel the story is short for a full-price Nintendo release; others say it is tight and replayable.
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Questions and answers

Which is better for playing with friends?
Kirby Air Riders, clearly. It supports up to 16 players online, 8 over local wireless and 4 on one system. Metroid Prime 4 is a single-player game.
Which is better for a solo player?
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. It is a full first-person adventure campaign. Kirby Air Riders can be played alone, but its offline mode is one player and it is built around competition.
Which suits younger children?
Kirby Air Riders carries a PEGI 7 and ESRB Fantasy Violence rating. Metroid Prime 4 is rated Everyone 10+, so it aims a little older.
Is Kirby Air Riders a sequel to the GameCube game?
Yes. It follows Kirby Air Ride from the GameCube, keeping City Trial and Air Ride modes and expanding them, with Bandai Namco Studios developing.
Do I need the Switch 2 version?
Both are listed as Switch 2 games. Kirby Air Riders needs a 25 GB install, so plan for storage on the console.

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Nintendo Switch
Video game format—Physical
Brand—Nintendo
Features—Parental Controls
Minimum number of offline players—1