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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GrownPosted:

Botch So if I bought this, with numerous games, then played each for five seconds, I could potentially sell the games and the console for a higher value on Ebay?


I would say yes.

MoanPosted:

Loan well i know if i buy one it will be a used one lol


That's a great idea!

ArmoredHazmatPosted:

Now thats whats up!

BotchPosted:

So if I bought this, with numerous games, then played each for five seconds, I could potentially sell the games and the console for a higher value on Ebay?

LoanPosted:

well i know if i buy one it will be a used one lol

DankruptPosted:

Exzo
phlegm That's awesome, even though the guy shouldn't of told everybody. Nintendo probably didn't know about this, and they probably won't like it either.


Yeah i completely agree.


yeah i agree as well im still not going to buy one tho haha

L33t-Ninja-MuchPosted:

AR15
Moan Like a license transfer, but easier.


I agree, that's what I was thinking as well.


awesome lol now im going to get a wii u used :D just to see if i get lucky

AR15Posted:

Moan Like a license transfer, but easier.


I agree, that's what I was thinking as well.

MoanPosted:

Like a license transfer, but easier.

SmurfsPosted:

phlegm That's awesome, even though the guy shouldn't of told everybody. Nintendo probably didn't know about this, and they probably won't like it either.


Yeah you make a good point. I agree.


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