Digital or retail for WiiU?

Considering how bad Nintendo is with digital content there shouldn't be anyone who's buying digital unless that's the only way you can get them.

Unlike everywhere else that you actually own the game Nintendo's system is more of a rental system.

When I get one, it will be retail since digital is often more expensive, for some really weird reason. Pay more and not get anything extra, but have things taken away instead doesn't sound like a very good deal.

When I get one, it will be retail since digital is often more expensive, for some really weird reason. Pay more and not get anything extra, but have things taken away instead doesn't sound like a very good deal.

Litchie

Real companies do it so you never lose the title, always works perfectly, can be moved from location to location, there's advantages of digital content anywhere else.

When I get one, it will be retail since digital is often more expensive, for some really weird reason. Pay more and not get anything extra, but have things taken away instead doesn't sound like a very good deal.

Litchie

Retail most of the time. I'll probably never need an external HDD for the Wii U. With a 32 GB SD card that will put my console up to 64 GB. My Xbox 360 HDD is only 60 GB and I never came close to filling that up either.

I think i remember Nintendo saying the 3rd parties could price their own software however they saw fit. Also, Nntendo said they were working on a solution to the problem of tranfering your e-shop purchased games to different Wii U systems. Its just gonna take some time for all this to settle out. But yeah, for now i would only download specific e-shop games like Nano Assault or Trine 2 for the time being and retail for everything else unless you are brave or confident your Wii U will never break.

[QUOTE="Litchie"]

When I get one, it will be retail since digital is often more expensive, for some really weird reason. Pay more and not get anything extra, but have things taken away instead doesn't sound like a very good deal.

Jaysonguy

Real companies do it so you never lose the title, always works perfectly, can be moved from location to location, there's advantages of digital content anywhere else.

Everything you mentioned can be done with an actual PHYSICAL copy, so whats the point of paying money for something you will never own?

Digital sucks no matter where you get it from.

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[QUOTE="Litchie"]

When I get one, it will be retail since digital is often more expensive, for some really weird reason. Pay more and not get anything extra, but have things taken away instead doesn't sound like a very good deal.

Vickman178

Real companies do it so you never lose the title, always works perfectly, can be moved from location to location, there's advantages of digital content anywhere else.

Everything you mentioned can be done with an actual PHYSICAL copy, so whats the point of paying money for something you will never own?

Digital sucks no matter where you get it from.

1. You do own it, you own the license, same thing as a retail copy.

2. Can never lose it no matter fire, theft, flooding

3. Anyone who's ever had to move instantly sees the advantage to digital

Retail games are dying like split screen gaming has died, things are just evolving.

Both. Wherever I can get the better deal is where my $ will go.

online multiplayer games id like to keep on the HDD without switching discs.....but for all single player games im buying retail.

so far i got nintendoland and tekken digital... i wanted blackops 2 also but wierd they dont offer it.

I think i remember Nintendo saying the 3rd parties could price their own software however they saw fit. Also, Nntendo said they were working on a solution to the problem of tranfering your e-shop purchased games to different Wii U systems. Its just gonna take some time for all this to settle out. But yeah, for now i would only download specific e-shop games like Nano Assault or Trine 2 for the time being and retail for everything else unless you are brave or confident your Wii U will never break.

Videodogg

Retail most of the time. I'll probably never need an external HDD for the Wii U. With a 32 GB SD card that will put my console up to 64 GB. My Xbox 360 HDD is only 60 GB and I never came close to filling that up either.

Bigboi500

Considering how bad Nintendo is with digital content there shouldn't be anyone who's buying digital unless that's the only way you can get them.

Unlike everywhere else that you actually own the game Nintendo's system is more of a rental system.

Jaysonguy

I'll be buying retail, mostly, so that I don't fill up my memory.

Physical. Always. I still buy CD's and vinyl.

Physical. Always. I still buy CD's and vinyl.

FFCYAN

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[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

Real companies do it so you never lose the title, always works perfectly, can be moved from location to location, there's advantages of digital content anywhere else.

Jaysonguy

Everything you mentioned can be done with an actual PHYSICAL copy, so whats the point of paying money for something you will never own?

Digital sucks no matter where you get it from.

1. You do own it, you own the license, same thing as a retail copy.

2. Can never lose it no matter fire, theft, flooding

3. Anyone who's ever had to move instantly sees the advantage to digital

Retail games are dying like split screen gaming has died, things are just evolving.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="Vickman178"]

Everything you mentioned can be done with an actual PHYSICAL copy, so whats the point of paying money for something you will never own?

Digital sucks no matter where you get it from.

Djmaster214

1. You do own it, you own the license, same thing as a retail copy.

2. Can never lose it no matter fire, theft, flooding

3. Anyone who's ever had to move instantly sees the advantage to digital

Retail games are dying like split screen gaming has died, things are just evolving.

"a disc"

How about a few thousand, let me know how that goes.

[QUOTE="Djmaster214"][QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

1. You do own it, you own the license, same thing as a retail copy.

2. Can never lose it no matter fire, theft, flooding

3. Anyone who's ever had to move instantly sees the advantage to digital

Retail games are dying like split screen gaming has died, things are just evolving.

Jaysonguy

"a disc"

How about a few thousand, let me know how that goes.

I'm always getting retail and never really considered otherwise. BUT with the gamepad i find myself not using the TV at all, and doing just about everything on the pad. The only drag now is that I have to disc swap. If i went digital, I could find myself ignoring the TV/console altogether. Something I'm considering anyway.

One thing that should be considered is if you have a Deluxe system, you basically get a 5$ credit with every purchase made on the eShop via the Deluxe Digital Promotion.

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[QUOTE="Djmaster214"] lol i'v moved 7 times. its not a huge deal to put a disk in a box. Djmaster214

"a disc"

How about a few thousand, let me know how that goes.

One thing that should be considered is if you have a Deluxe system, you basically get a 5$ credit with every purchase made on the eShop via the Deluxe Digital Promotion.

QuebecSuperstar

Nope, that never happened

What they do offer is 10% back on purcahses for the next 2 years

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One thing that should be considered is if you have a Deluxe system, you basically get a 5$ credit with every purchase made on the eShop via the Deluxe Digital Promotion.

Jaysonguy

Nope, that never happened

What they do offer is 10% back on purcahses for the next 2 years

*purchases*

But yeah, you're right.

I'm also not a huge fan of buying digital (unless it's a game not available on retail) since you can't trade it in anywhere. Digital is a drawback for us but it's good for developers and publishers, as it might cut down on used game sales.

As long as their online games are much more expensive on the eshop than retail (at least her ein Switzerland), there's no need to get them digital. But I do get games that are digital only

So we do not fully own the game if we buy it off eShop?thedude-

[QUOTE="thedude-"]So we do not fully own the game if we buy it off eShop?darkspineslayer

I have no issue with Xbox buying digital, but with the Wii U it will all be physical disks. Here is why:

1) Less expensive. Digital is rare to be on sale

2) Can't sell the back to store for credit.

3) Can't take to friends house for gameing session

4) If console goes (this is for Nintendo only) you lose your game. Nintendo ties to system and not the user.

5) Lack of internal storage on all versions of the Wii U.

6) Having to deal with gamecards or give Nintendo a credit card.

Still like my Wii U and am looking foward to Metroid and Zelda.

I have no issue with Xbox buying digital, but with the Wii U it will all be physical disks. Here is why:

1) Less expensive. Digital is rare to be on sale

2) Can't sell the back to store for credit.

3) Can't take to friends house for gameing session

4) If console goes (this is for Nintendo only) you lose your game. Nintendo ties to system and not the user.

5) Lack of internal storage on all versions of the Wii U.

6) Having to deal with gamecards or give Nintendo a credit card.

Still like my Wii U and am looking foward to Metroid and Zelda.

mgools

I buy the disc, pure and simple. I keep my disc's perfect so I never have a problem playing them. Also, I have owned my house for 10 years so I am not going anywhere anytime soon. Digital download for me when it is a digital download only game.

[QUOTE="mgools"]

I have no issue with Xbox buying digital, but with the Wii U it will all be physical disks. Here is why:

1) Less expensive. Digital is rare to be on sale

2) Can't sell the back to store for credit.

3) Can't take to friends house for gameing session

4) If console goes (this is for Nintendo only) you lose your game. Nintendo ties to system and not the user.

5) Lack of internal storage on all versions of the Wii U.

6) Having to deal with gamecards or give Nintendo a credit card.

Still like my Wii U and am looking foward to Metroid and Zelda.

AlmightyDerek

[QUOTE="AlmightyDerek"][QUOTE="mgools"]

I have no issue with Xbox buying digital, but with the Wii U it will all be physical disks. Here is why:

1) Less expensive. Digital is rare to be on sale

2) Can't sell the back to store for credit.

3) Can't take to friends house for gameing session

4) If console goes (this is for Nintendo only) you lose your game. Nintendo ties to system and not the user.

5) Lack of internal storage on all versions of the Wii U.

6) Having to deal with gamecards or give Nintendo a credit card.

Still like my Wii U and am looking foward to Metroid and Zelda.

thedude-

[QUOTE="thedude-"][QUOTE="AlmightyDerek"] You don't lose your game if your system breaks. I don't know why people keep saying this. Your account is transferable, but only Nintendo can transfer it. It's not the most convenient system but you don't lose your games. The rest of your points are valid of course.AlmightyDerek

Unless it's a situation where you don't own the console (fire, theft) or even the situation where a few years down the line the console breaks and Nintendo charges more money to repair it then it costs to buy one new during a sale period.

Every other platform you own a license of that game, Nintendo is the only one where you don't

[QUOTE="AlmightyDerek"][QUOTE="thedude-"] It is still a huge hassle that is not present on other hardware avenues.Jaysonguy

Unless it's a situation where you don't own the console (fire, theft) or even the situation where a few years down the line the console breaks and Nintendo charges more money to repair it then it costs to buy one new during a sale period.

Every other platform you own a license of that game, Nintendo is the only one where you don't

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[QUOTE="AlmightyDerek"] Agreed, they need to fix that, but that's not the same as losing your games forever.thedude-

Unless it's a situation where you don't own the console (fire, theft) or even the situation where a few years down the line the console breaks and Nintendo charges more money to repair it then it costs to buy one new during a sale period.

Every other platform you own a license of that game, Nintendo is the only one where you don't

I don't know if it's that though

I think that people just don't know better.

Right now if you make a screen name and your Wii U breaks and you send it in to be fixed you still lose that name.

That's insane and no one in their right mind would think that's how it should work, the thing is that's how it works everywhere else so people think it'll be that way for Nintendo too.

I'm going all Digital. I am even ready to go sell/trade in my physical copy of NintendoLand for the digital version. Changing games without swapping discs is a HUGE benefit for me. My wife and son are notorious for scratching/losing/breaking optical media so it also saves me money as well as wear & tear on the machine.

I'm going all Digital. I am even ready to go sell/trade in my physical copy of NintendoLand for the digital version. Changing games without swapping discs is a HUGE benefit for me. My wife and son are notorious for scratching/losing/breaking optical media so it also saves me money as well as wear & tear on the machine.

rschauby

1. How about you make them do things right? Like seriously, you allow that from either one of them?

2. Hope your console doesn't break

Wiiu digital is connected to an account. Also, you can share one Mii between 3ds and wiiu,no?Heirren

No, you can't