In what order should I play the Metroid games?

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Chronological order is

Metroid (NES) or Metroid Zero Mission (GBA)
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime Hunters (skip it)
Metroid Prime 2
Metroid Prime 3
Federation Forces (skip it)
Metroid 2 (or the 3DS remake)
Super Metroid
Metroid Other M
Metroid Fusion