METROID PRIME™: BLAST BALL

1 Important Information

Basic Information

2 About amiibo

3 Online Features

4 Parental Controls

Getting Started

5 Introduction

6 Controls

7 Saving and Deleting Save Data

Blast Ball

8 Blast Ball Menu

9 Playing Blast Ball

10 Blast Ball Screen

11 How to Play Blast Ball

Support Information

12 How to Contact Us

1 Important Information

IMPORTANT

Important information about yourhealth and safety is available in theHealth and Safety Informationapplication on the HOME Menu.You should also thoroughly read theOperations Manual, especially the"Health and Safety Information"section, before using Nintendo 3DSsoftware.

Please read this manual carefullybefore using this software. If thesoftware is to be used by youngchildren, the manual should be readand explained to them by an adult.

♦ Unless stated otherwise, anyreferences to "Nintendo 3DS" inthis manual apply to all systems inthe Nintendo 3DS™ family.

♦ When playing on aNintendo 2DS™ system, featureswhich require closing theNintendo 3DS system can besimulated by using the sleepswitch.

The in-game language depends onthe one that is set on the system.This title supports five differentlanguages: English, German, French,Spanish and Italian.If your Nintendo 3DS systemlanguage is set to one of these, the

Language Selection

same language will be displayed inthe software. If your Nintendo 3DSsystem is set to another language,the in-game default language will beEnglish.For instructions about how to changethe system language, please refer tothe System Settings electronicmanual.

Advisories

This software (including any digitalcontent or documentation youdownload or use in connection withthis software) is licensed byNintendo only for personal andnon-commercial use on yourNintendo 3DS system. Your use ofany network services of thissoftware is subject to theNintendo 3DS Service UserAgreement and Privacy Policy,which includes the Nintendo 3DSCode of Conduct.

Unauthorised reproduction or use isprohibited.This software contains copyprotection technology to preventreproduction and copying ofcontent.Your Nintendo 3DS system andsoftware are not designed for usewith any existing or futureunauthorised technical modificationof the hardware or software or theuse of any unauthorised device inconnection with your Nintendo 3DS

system.After the Nintendo 3DS system orany software is updated, anyexisting or future unauthorisedtechnical modification of thehardware or software of yourNintendo 3DS system, or the use ofany unauthorised device inconnection with your Nintendo 3DSsystem, may render yourNintendo 3DS system permanentlyunplayable. Content deriving fromthe unauthorised technicalmodification of the hardware orsoftware of your Nintendo 3DSsystem may be removed.

This software, instruction manualand other written materialsaccompanying the software areprotected by domestic andinternational intellectual propertylaws.

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Trademarks are property of theirrespective owners. Nintendo 3DS isa trademark of Nintendo.

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2 About amiibo

This software support .You can use compatible amiibo™accessories by touching them to theTouch Screen of a NewNintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XLsystem.

♦ An amiibo can be read by multiplecompatible software titles.

♦ If the data on your amiibobecomes corrupted and cannot berestored, go to the HOME Menu

⇒ amiibo Settings andreset the data.

Your amiibo aren't just for show. Youcan use NFC (near-fieldcommunication) to connect them tocompatible software and play withthem in the game.For more information, visit:- amiibo.nintendo.eu (Europe)- amiibo.nintendo.com.au (Australia/New Zealand)

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IMPORTANTA light touch on the Touch Screen isenough for the system to detectyour amiibo. Do not press the amiibointo the screen or forcefully drag itacross the screen.

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3 Online Features

● If you post, send or otherwisemake available any information orcontent through wirelesscommunication please make surenot to include any information thatcan be used to identify youpersonally, such as your name,email address, your address oryour telephone number, as othersmay be allowed to see suchinformation and content. Inparticular, when choosing a user

Online Precautions

♦ For information about connectingyour Nintendo 3DS system to theinternet, refer to the OperationsManual.

This software allows you to connectto the internet to compete in BlastBall games (p. 9). It also allows youto download software from theNintendo eShop (p. 8).

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name or nickname for your Mii™characters, please do not useyour real name as others may beable to view your user name andthe nicknames of your Miicharacters when using wirelesscommunication.

● Friend codes are a part of asystem that allows you toestablish a friendship with otherusers, so that you can play,communicate and interact withpeople you know. If you exchangefriend codes with strangers, thereis a risk that you could receiveinformation or messages withoffensive language orinappropriate content and thatstrangers may see informationabout you that you do not wantstrangers to see. We thereforerecommend that you do not giveyour friend codes to people youdon't know.

● Do not engage in harmful, illegal,offensive or otherwiseinappropriate activity that mightcause problems for other users. Inparticular, do not post, send orotherwise make available anyinformation or content thatthreatens, abuses or harassesother persons, infringes on therights of others (such ascopyrights, portrait rights, privacyrights, rights of publicity ortrademarks) or that may makeother people feel uncomfortable.

In particular, when sending,posting or making availablephotos, images or videosdisplaying other people, makesure to obtain their permissionbeforehand. If inappropriateconduct is reported or confirmed,you may be subject to penaltiessuch as being banned from theNintendo 3DS Services.

● Please note that Nintendo serversmay become temporarilyunavailable without prior noticedue to maintenance following anyproblems, and online services forcertain software may bediscontinued.

4 Parental Controls

You can use the following ParentalControls to restrict certain featuresof this software. ♦ For more information about

Parental Controls, refer to theOperations Manual.

● Online InteractionRestricts online interactions withother players.

● Nintendo 3DS Shopping ServicesRestricts the purchase ofdownloadable content.

5 Introduction

This is a futuristic sport in whichplayers score points by shooting agiant ball into the opponents' goal.Each player pilots a mechanised suitcalled a "Mech". Matches are 3against 3.

6 Controls

Use power-up

Move Power Shot /Charge Shot Hold /hold Jump /

Lock on to theball

Free Aim + systemoveme

Sidestep/ + (left/right) + (left/right) +

Send presetchat message

Display pausmen

There are two controlconfigurations, and you can changebetween them on the Controls menu(p. 8). Controls that only apply toCONFIG B are in yellow.

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instruction booklet. This accessory is not necessary ifyou are using a NewNintendo 3DS/3DS XL system.

7 Saving and Deleting Save Data

Your progress is saved automaticallyat the end of a match.

It is possible to delete all data byholding + + + whenlaunching the game. This can bedone between when theNintendo 3DS logo disappears andwhen the game's title screen isdisplayed.♦ Deleted data cannot be restored,

so be careful.

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8 Blast Ball Menu

BLAST BALLSelect a play typeand play Blast Ball(p. 9).

Customize

Change yourMech's paint jobor change thepreset messagesset to . You canalso change thelanguage, genderor pitch of yourvoice.

When you play BlastBall for the first time,you can choose toplay a practice match.Selecting "Practice"and then finishing the practice matchor selecting "No practice" will takeyou to the Blast Ball menu, wherethe following options are available:

Practice

Practise movementand shooting. It isalso possible toplay a one-on-onematch against acomputer-controlledopponent.

Controls

View the controlsor switch controlconfigurations ifyou are using aNew Nintendo 3DSsystem or a CirclePad Pro.

ManualOpens thiselectronic manual.

NintendoeShop

Takes you to theNintendo eShop.

Training

Try your hand attraining for Mechcertification tobecome a combat-ready member ofthe FederationForce.

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9 Playing Blast Ball

There are fourdifferent ways to playBlast Ball.

Up to six players can play Blast Balltogether via Local Play. Each playerneeds their own Nintendo 3DSsystem and a copy of this software.

● You Will Need:One Nintendo 3DS system perplayer (max. 6)

One copy of the software per player(max. 6)

● How to PlayTo host a match, select "Create",choose the desired settings, andthen select "OK". When all playershave joined and selected their team,press to start. Players join amatch by selecting the name of thehost.

Select "Solo Play" to play Blast Ballon your own. Your teammates andopponents will all be computercontrolled.

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Select "Online" to connect to theinternet and play Blast Ball onlinewith other players.

Selecting Download Play lets up tosix players play a Blast Ball matchwith just one copy of this software.● You Will Need:

Sending Data

One Nintendo 3DS system perplayer (max. 6)

One copy of the software

● How to Play

1. Press or select "Create",choose the desired settings, andthen select "OK".

2. When the other players' namesappear, select "Upload" to begin.

Receiving Data1. On the HOME Menu, select the

Download Play icon, then touch"Open".

2. Select the Nintendo 3DS logo.3. Select this software from the list.

♦ You may need to perform asystem update. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin theupdate.If you receive a message duringthe system update that theconnection was unsuccessful,carry out the system update

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10 Blast Ball Screen

Score

Your Mech's energy decreases whenhit by the ball or an opponent'sshots. Once depleted, the Mech willbreak down and require a shortamount of time to repair itself.

Energy

Game Time

The weapon energy gaugedecreases as you fire. You cannotfire your weapon when it is empty. Itrecharges when you are notshooting.

Weapon Sights

Check other players' positions andthe ball's location.

Arena Map

Check the names of the players oneach team.

Player Status

Press or touch a power-up on theTouch Screen to use it.

Power-ups (p. 11)

Displays all of the chat messagesthat you can send, including thoseassigned to for quickcommunication.

Chat Messaging

Pre todisplay the pausemenu, which containsthe Game Time andthe following options:

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ResumeContinue playingthe current game.

Controls

View the controlsor switch controlconfigurations ifyou are using aNewNintendo 3DSsystem or a CirclePad Pro.

Exit Game

Exit the game andreturn to the playtype selectionscreen.

Mute TeaAudio

Touc to turnoff chat voices.

shows when"mute teamaudio" isactivated.

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11 How to Play Blast Ball

Shields a playerfrom damage andprevents the playerfrom being ejectedfrom their Mech if amember of theopposing team usesthe eject power-up.

Shield

♦ A draw in Challenge Mode willcause you to lose the challenge.

Shoot the ball to move it around thearena, and into the goal to score apoint. The first team to score threepoints or the one with most pointswhen the time runs out is thewinner. The game enters one minuteof sudden death if the score is tiedwhen the time runs out. The firstteam to score is the winner. Ifneither team can score a point, thematch is declared a draw.

Power-ups can be picked up afterthe ball has been shot a number oftimes. Once a power-up has beencollected, press or touch thepower-up on the Touch Screen touse it.

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Pick up RepairCapsules to restoreenergy.

A new ball appears after a goal isscored. In rare cases, a special ballis used.

The Results screenshows eachplayer'sachievements atthe end of a match.Select "New match" to play again or"Exit" to end the match and returnto the Blast Ball menu. "New match"can only be selected when you areplaying in Versus mode.

Mech movementspeed, weaponrecovery, and shotpower are allincreased when thispower-up is used.

Adrenaline

Ejects all membersof the opposingteam from theirMechs.

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12 How to Contact Us

For product information, please visitthe Nintendo website at:www.nintendo.com/countryselector

For technical support andtroubleshooting, please refer to theOperations Manual for yourNintendo 3DS system or visit:support.nintendo.com