Wii U Download Games Exclusive Info

Have an old Wii U gathering dust? Plug it in, check your download history, and play one of these gems before the NAND gives out.

| Feature | Physical Disc | Digital Download (Post-shutdown) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Used market (eBay, retro stores) | Only redownloads for past buyers | | Price | Volatile ($15 for common, $100+ for rare) | Free if already owned | | Longevity | Discs rot/scratch; needs drive | Tied to Nintendo Account/NAND memory | | Installation | Copies data to internal storage | Downloaded directly to storage | Wii U Download Games

For a new Wii U owner today, focus on collecting physical discs. Only consider digital if you are buying a console from someone willing to transfer their Nintendo Network ID (NNID) – though this is risky. Storage Solutions: How to Hold All Those Wii U Download Games The basic Wii U comes with either 8GB (Basic) or 32GB (Deluxe). After system software, you have roughly 3GB or 25GB free. That is not enough. Have an old Wii U gathering dust