Rumor: Used Wii Us let you download previous user's games

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We've known for a while that Nintendo Network IDs can only be associated with a single Wii U console, and now it appears that this restriction is providing unexpected benefits for used console buyers. Specifically, NeoGAF member DSN2K claims that second-hand console purchasers are able to redownload any games that were purchased via the previous owner. From a newly created account, DSN2K was able to download Nano Assault Neo and Trine 2 at no cost.

It makes sense, given that all user accounts on a single Wii U console are able to access previously purchased content. What makes less sense is that previous purchases seem to remain connected to the hardware even after the associated accounts are deleted. Regardless, you might be in for a pleasant surprise if you pick up a used Wii U.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/04/rumor-used-wii-us-let-you-download-previous-users-games/#comments

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MoanPosted:

Feet Why would you buy a new console then?


If you knew about this there's no way you would even think about that.

PlusnetPosted:

Pretty dumb in my opinion.

ZyphrPosted:

Why would you buy a new console then?

FrenzyRGPosted:

not such a wii fun if you ask me

JavierHernandezPosted:

could be useful

CentPosted:

Not getting this anyways.

MortarPosted:

So in theory, pre-owned Wii U consoles should not deteriorate in price due to this. I suppose this will be good for people who own one and want to sell it, they may be able to get more money back opposed to the console not allowing users to do this.

It will be interesting to see whether this gets fixed, as you could purchase a pre-owned Wii U in say, 2 years, and it will come packed with a huge amount of games.

MoanPosted:

Ankoku SO my family sold the new Wii u to some random on a add website. I downloaded so much stuff on that thing and they are able to take all that?


Yes, whoever bought it has all of the games now!

AnkokuPosted:

SO my family sold the new Wii u to some random on a add website. I downloaded so much stuff on that thing and they are able to take all that?

Commando_84Posted:

hope they do it


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