With a small slew of Wii U launch issues reported, it seems another one has come to light: Nintendo Network accounts are bound to a single Wii U system.
That means if you buy a new system or your console breaks, you won't be able to transfer your account and you'll lose any products on that account, ie game progress or digital purchases.
Nintendo has stated that "A Nintendo Network Account can only be used on the console where it was created. In the future, you will be able to use your Nintendo Network Account with future Nintendo consoles and other devices, such as PCs."
So if you're a recent Wii U owner, don't try to jump ship onto a second Wii U any time soon.
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That means if you buy a new system or your console breaks, you won't be able to transfer your account and you'll lose any products on that account, ie game progress or digital purchases.
Nintendo has stated that "A Nintendo Network Account can only be used on the console where it was created. In the future, you will be able to use your Nintendo Network Account with future Nintendo consoles and other devices, such as PCs."
So if you're a recent Wii U owner, don't try to jump ship onto a second Wii U any time soon.
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