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Play Classic NES Series: Metroid (Japan edition) Online
Famicom Mini: Metroid
Let's enjoy the Famicom version of Metroid on GBA, where you explore the planet Zebes using Morph Ball as a starting point, collect equipment and expand your path.
Browser play

Game Boy Advance (GBA) — EmulatorJS controls
Default Player 1 keyboard mapping. Change keys in Controller Settings.
| Console button | Keyboard |
|---|---|
| ↑ / ↓ / ← / → | ↑ / ↓ / ← / → |
| A / B | Z / X |
| L / R | Q / E |
| START / SELECT | Enter / V |
Open Controller Settings to configure your keyboard or gamepad. Touch controls are available on mobile.
How to Play Classic NES Series: Metroid
Quick start
When you start with Brinstar, first go left, get the Morph Ball, then go back to the right. Look for missiles and energy tanks, and remember the landmarks as you move through rooms with the same shape. Once you have the corresponding weapon, return to the colored door.
Controls
Left and right: Move, Up: Upward, Down after acquiring the morph ball: Transform, A: Jump, B: Shoot, SELECT: Beam/Missile switch, START: Pause. L+R to continue/reset/save/sleep GBA system menu.
Classic NES Series: Metroid Game manuals
Cheats
No cheats have been added for this edition.
Player verification and sources
Browser play was reviewed before this edition was published in the catalogue. The date below is the catalogue publication date, not the game’s original release date.
- Browser test and catalogue publication date
- Browsers and devices
- PC: Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Mobile: Chrome on Android and Safari on iPhone and iPad.
- Player engine and core
- EmulatorJS 4.3.0-pre · gba
- Tested by
- rwEmulator
Sources and editorial basis
rwEmulator reviews edition metadata, release information, game manuals and first-hand browser-play notes. Available manuals are linked below; the editorial policy explains how facts are checked and corrections are handled.