Samus Screen

The Samus Screen, also known as Status Screen or Inventory Screen is a screen that shows Samus's status and abilities. It was first featured in Super Metroid.

Manual information
"This display allows you to view the items that Samus is carrying and to arm or disarm those items.


 * Supply: You can supply Samus with energy if you find a reserve tank.
 * Auto: Samus's energy is automatically refilled to 99 units when her energy falls down to "0" during game play.
 * Manual: Samus's energy is refilled by 99 unitys if you move the cursor to RESERVE TANK and press the A button.
 * Beam: This shows which beams Samus is using. You can combine some beams for a powerful effect, but SPAZER and PLASMA beams cannot by used simultaneously.
 * Suit: This shows which suits Samus is wearing.
 * Misc.: Use this to check Samus's special powers.
 * Boots: This shows the boots Samus is wearing."

Manual information
"Press the R Button on the map screen to view the Status screen. Usable abilities can be confirmed on this screen."

Manual information
"On the Map screen press the R Button to view the Status screen and check Samus's status. View the abilities Samus can use on this screen."

Inventory data

 * Morph Ball: "Double tap down to take ball form and gain access to narrow passageways."
 * Long Beam: "Fire long-distance shots with this beam. Press L+B to fire diagonally."
 * Missile: "Press R+B to fire. Opens red hatches."
 * Charge Beam: "Hold B to charge. Release to fire. Charge Attack: Jump with a full charge."
 * Bomb: "Press B in Morph Ball form to set.
 * All Unknown Items: "Analysis inconclusive. Item incompatible with current suit."
 * Power Grip: "Grab and hang from ledges and corners."
 * Ice Beam: "This beam can freeze enemies in place. You can safely stand on frozen enemies."
 * Speed Booster: "Run until speed boost begins to break certain blocks and damage enemies."
 * High Jump Boots: "Increases maximum jump height. Adds Morph Ball jumping capability."
 * Varia Suit: "Decreases damage taken from enemies. Prevents damage from acid and heat."
 * Wave Beam: "This beam, which is made up of energy waves, can pass through solid objects."
 * Super Missile: "Arm with select. Fire with R+B. Opens green hatches."
 * Screw Attack: "Damage enemies while somersaulting."
 * Zero Suit and Paralyzer: "An auto-charging pistol. Stun enemies with charged shots."
 * Plasma Beam: "This powerful beam can blast through multiple enemies."
 * Gravity Suit: "Reduces damage from foes. Enables free movement in water. Stops lava damage."
 * Space Jump: "Somersault continually in the air. Use A mid-somersault to jump again."
 * Power Bomb: "Set with R+B in Morph Ball form. Opens yellow hatches."