are there any deals on points cards anywhere?

I assume you're looking for instant gratification (no shipping time).

Best you can do is try expired GamePro coupons at Best Buy for $5 off VG Accessory.

I've never played anything prior to MP except a little original Metroid as it was an unlockable(a bit boring though) but I loved Metroid Fusion

Is Super Metroid worth my wii points?

Easily, as it is far superior to Metroid Fusion. Super Metroid gives you much more freedom in your exploration.

Super Metroid is a much better game than either Fusion or the original. I'm downloading it as soon as I get home. It's my favorite of the 2Ds, followed by Zero Mission. If you loved Fusion, I'd definitely give it a shot.

Super Metroid is worth all points. To put it another way, all your points are belong to Super Metroid.

damn, if you guys talk so highly of Super Metroid, I might have to make a purchase (maybe an early birthday present)

Prior to Ocarina of Time, Super Metroid was widely considered the best game of all time. I can't ague either.

It is far superior to the original, but at the time I also found it a lot easier.

Guess it just goes to show that our skills have deteriorated since we were teens.

I downloaded Super Metroid earlier today and played for about 30 min. Simply put: it still rocks! I hadn't played this since the good ol' days at the height of the SNES popularity. It holds up really well and is probably one of the best games for the system. The graphics and controls are top notch. I remember spending hours playing it back in the day and am looking forward to going through it again. I like to take my time and explore everywhere though. I'm not really one for those speed runs, although some of them on youtube are really impressive!

Super Metroid still gets my vote as one of the top 5 games of all time.

I was gonna say top 5 of all 2-D games, but I think for me, that'd still be top 5 of all games, more or less.

I used to just totally own the Mega Man games, but now when I go back to them I actually struggle at times. I think we're just not as used to playing games quite like that all the time anymore.

Without a doubt. The music and sound is also amazing for the time. I played about 45 minutes tonight and really am glad to have this game finally on the VC. The sound emulation of the Virtual Console really lives up to the greatness of the soundtrack for Super Metroid.

The gameplay is solid as well. As much fun as the later GBA games were it is nice to return to Super Metroid again.

If I can just get to play Super Mario RPG again on the VC my purchase of a Wii will be fully justified.

Funny you used those as an example. I bought the Mega Man Collection for GC a couple of months back and once I started, some of my skills seemed to come back up from hiding. I rememberd patterns and tricks I once employed, etc. Many games these days are challenging, but not in the same controller-busting cheap way they were then.

Super Metroid ties with Zelda LTP for greatest game of all time.

A must buy.

Played it for about an hour and man is it filled with nostalgic goodness.

I think I'm the only one who never really liked Super Metroid all that much. It was good, but not great...I enjoyed the original Metroid much more.

My wife (along with everyone else) thinks I'm an idiot. :)

Super Fucking Metroid...finally something to make me stop playing RE4 every night.

Downloaded at about 4PM and played till I went to bed. Gamecube controller works better than I expected. I usually use the analog stick and only use the D pad to go into morph ball mode and to wall jump. Still might have to suck it up and get a Classic Controller.

Super Metroid is brilliant. The timed escape sequence at the beginning with the screen tilting is totally cool and very panic inducing. The atmosphere is incredible. It is the only game I played through more than once, and I look forward to playing it again.

not necessarily.. i don't mind waiting for them to ship..

You can get them from buy.com for $19.99, free (slow) shipping with Google Checkout for $10 off. $9.99 for one card, but $19.99 for each extra. Not a great deal, but the best I can think of.

Holy crap! Buy.com wants $6.18 to ship 1 little card!!! You would only save $3.83.

I was looking on eBay for point cards, and one guy had the Buy It Now price at $25. I emailed asking why I should buy his when I could go to any Wal-Mart and get one for $20... his response was "Because mine is oh so good." Weird.

Damn, I thought for sure they'd ship it free like the XBL subscription card they also sell. If that's the case, then screw Buy.com.

Can't you pay with a credit card to buy VC games?

Yes, without tax typically, but there are still slightly better deals to be had. It's all about minimizing the $/pt ratio.