Retro Studios’ "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" aims to push Samus Aran into new territory with open-world travel, psychic powers and AI-driven allies — yet much of the game still leans on familiar formulas.

Using the ATX 9801 is easy -- plug one end into a mains outlet, and it acts like a short extension lead with a digital display. The socket on the front accepts pretty much every power plug worldwide, ...