Second Hand Wii U buyers can access games bought by previous owner

Who doesn't like free games?

Posted By | On 04th, Jan. 2013

wii u front

It seems there has been a licensing issue on the Wii U as a bunch of users have reported that they can get any content for free that the previous owner has bought on the system.

This is obviously only working on second hand Wii U consoles right now, and Nintendo has not done anything about this. We suspect there will be a firmware update soon to fix this issue.

The issue is because of the games being linked to the consoles and not the Nintendo Network id, which is not how it’s supposed to be, but Nintendo seems to be really primitive in that department.

Gamers on NeoGAF have been reporting this issue, and one gamer said that he got Trine 2 and Nano Assault Neo for free. So basically what it means is that, if you bought a second hand Wii U console, you can download the games bought by the previous owner, because the games are linked to the console and not the id.

Tell us what you think in the comments section below.

Via Eurogamer.


Tagged With: ,

Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!

Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Showcases Oilwell Basin, Azuz, and New Monsters

Monster Hunter Wilds Trailer Showcases Oilwell Basin, Azuz, and New Monsters

Rompopolo and Ajakaran are two new threats, but there's also the Black Flame, a mysterious threat that awaits ...

PS5 Pro – 10 More Things You Need to Know Before You Purchase

PS5 Pro – 10 More Things You Need to Know Before You Purchase

Learn all the crucial details about Sony's upcoming mid-gen hardware refresh ahead of its imminent release.

15 Essential Nintendo Switch Games You Need to Play

15 Essential Nintendo Switch Games You Need to Play

The Nintendo Switch is chock full of great games, but some obviously outshine others in terms of quality. Here...

15 Recent Games with Phenomenal Facial Animations

15 Recent Games with Phenomenal Facial Animations

As incredible as their environments, effects, and performances can be, these games occupy a different tier wit...

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Announced for October 31st, PS Plus Subscribers Receive Early Access

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Announced for October 31st, PS Plus Subscribers Receive Early Access

It's live from October 31st to November 3rd for all platforms, but PS Plus subscribers can also play from Octo...

Starship Troopers: Extermination Interview – Campaign, Multiplayer, Post-Launch Plans, and More

Starship Troopers: Extermination Interview – Campaign, Multiplayer, Post-Launch Plans, and More

Offworld Industries speaks with GamingBolt about Starship Troopers' latest foray into gaming.