GS News - Preowned Wii U consoles allow free game downloads

Second-hand systems reportedly allow new owners free access to all digital titles purchased by original user.

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[Samsyvret]

This is exactly why I avoid digital distribution at all costs, unless it's a game I really want that has only been released as a digital download.

[dstr]

Hell I got a preowned wii for £20, connected it to the net and it had nearly a dozen 64 games downloadable, was a good day lol

[Crit-Chance]

So early on the system's lifetime, yes. But what if you download stuff now and in 2 years you decide to trade your console in.

[UKgamer]

You would think that this wouldn't happen any more since the Nintendo network but it still does.

[kyloctopus]

While some companies are convincing you to buy their stuff used, other companies (Sony) are eliminating the idea of used games.

[MikeCR]

If this is true, this is a massive mess up... Literally the fact that it's not tied to a USER is mad.

[CronosGolden]

pretty much the only reason why I kept my wii

[LilCaboosie]

What does second part have to do with anything?

[dstr]

The same was true for the Wii; nintendo just doesnt seem to care about these things

[kyloctopus]

Simple logic. Buy the must have console, sell it for double. PROFIT.
I guess this guy couldn't resist playing Little Inferno (Please take the time look up this creepy game)

[SotNist]

can these gaming outlets seriously not afford to buy something on a wiiu, wipe it clean, and then see if it can be redownloaded again... instead of just speculating on whether or not neogaf posts are legit or not?

[mastersword]

were you planning on buying a second hand console????

[Crit-Chance]

You should try out its browser. Trust me.

[DragonXD]

If it's a glitch then awe...
If It true then once again, Nintendo has proven that they know how to treat their fans. No offence to Sony or Microsoft.

[ButteryGames]

They don't need money? Are you being serious? They're a business like any other, not some playground of fun and free shit.

[Cmoneymax]

becuase nintendo dont need money they just want there consumers to have fun

[Strospiteri]

Ehem, steam. This was a bad move by nintendo. It should have been an account, not the actual console id.

[LilCaboosie]

I never asked the first part, I said the 2nd.

[GrimReaper]

This is why I refuse to buy anything off the eshop.

[MsRyanator]

LOL THAT MANY PEOPLE RETURNED IT TO FIND THIS STHI