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Nintendo: new in-store mehanic for digital software distro. in Europe
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James Coote
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I suspect most Wii U customers don't hang around on Nintendo forums or browse the eShop for the latest games, but instead find out about what games are for the system by seeing what disk boxes are in the shop.
So, if this leads to more Wii U games, by way of those plastic voucher cards, having a presence in shops, then it could be one way to boost sales for the mostly-indie devs on the eShop, and also make the Wii U's collection of games look a bit more substantial in-store (since at the moment, there are so few Wii U games in boxes on shelves, that a lot of retail stores relegate them to an obscure corner of the store, or simply give them one sparsely populated set of shelves, versus a whole wall of green X1 or blue PS4).
So, if this leads to more Wii U games, by way of those plastic voucher cards, having a presence in shops, then it could be one way to boost sales for the mostly-indie devs on the eShop, and also make the Wii U's collection of games look a bit more substantial in-store (since at the moment, there are so few Wii U games in boxes on shelves, that a lot of retail stores relegate them to an obscure corner of the store, or simply give them one sparsely populated set of shelves, versus a whole wall of green X1 or blue PS4).
Good. Now, bring it to other European countries (like...Italy!).
Also, the next step is to find a way to redeem those codes istantly at the shop, so the download can start right there and not just when you're back home and you insert the eShop code into the eShop. Something like what happens when you buy anything on SOE's online store.
...Oh, right, the eShop web app!!!1111!!!!!
Also, the next step is to find a way to redeem those codes istantly at the shop, so the download can start right there and not just when you're back home and you insert the eShop code into the eShop. Something like what happens when you buy anything on SOE's online store.
...Oh, right, the eShop web app!!!1111!!!!!
TheSlySoul
Member
So pretty much it is like Amazon with PSN cards.
CaptainLoveline
Member
Errmm... Nintendo has been doing this for a while now, this must be veeeeeery old news
What country are you in? The OP states that it is only in one store in the UK and only since Sep17th
Bony Manifesto
Member
Wait, Nintendo hasn't been doing this up to now?
Gipsy Danger
Member
I assume because those are limited stock physical cards. This is a process which can print codes so there is no issues with stock or shelf space.
what?
I'm in the UK and GAME have been selling digital codes for the eshop at least the last year and a half. I bought Link Between Worlds from them at launch as a eshop code! They sell them in store too!
They've done them as on-demand printing before too.
Robin64
Member
That makes sense. I wonder then how they'll advertise them for sale in the store. Maybe a poster?
lol next door. From Günzburg (Legoland Germany) to the Legoland in Denmark is a 1000km drive. Also, this way you can just drive to the Legoland that is closer AND the Legoland in Germany obviously doesn't require you to know English
Wickerbasket
Member
Yeah, I don't understand what's new about this.
GAME have been doing this for ages: I thought it had been like this since launch. The prices for the digital games make it not worth it though.
Bony Manifesto
Member
Presumably they'll do what everyone else does and have some empty boxes to put on the shelf, which you'll take to the counter if you want to buy.
pinkurocket
Member
This is about a new way of using some fancy tablet to select and preview the games, and then purchase and print a code. Different from the cards with digital codes you can buy now. I think.
Yep.
Robin64
Member
But if this is about saving shelf space, then they already have the digital cards on the shelves which are less space than boxes.
Gipsy Danger
Member
This is a good question. I imagine it will end up just replacing the cards that they use. But I have no idea.
Brewster's Wallet
Member
Does it get us Shovel Knight on 3DS quicker?
MmmSkyscraper
Unconfirmed Member
LOL at going outside. Nice try Nintendo.
CaptainLoveline
Member
Yes, I'm in the UK. But multiple stores have been doing it since last year, not just the one like Nintendo is saying.
Exactly what I'm thinking, I'm confused myself by this.
Bony Manifesto
Member
I don't think it is about saving shelf space, as they're already at the sweet-spot between visibility and fitting as much stuff into a particular space with DVD-sized cases. This is about guaranteeing a wide range of games be available and visible to customers who go into a shop. Retailers are, understandably, very cautious about buying packaged game codes up-front, so the selection is currently very slim and frequently out of stock (or more likely, non-existent).
Yeah - I'm in the UK and I've bought a few Nintendo games via codes (including Hyrule Warriors) .
This news is kinda weird.
This system is different than the one available at GAME and some retailers.
This one involves that Nintablet, which is used to access some sort of web eShop, from where you can purchase pretty much anything on the eShop (pretty sure GAME doesn't have everything available at the moment). It doesn't involve any card that needs to be activated at the POS. Of course, it's the retailer using the tablet, not you
This is just another method to get digital games at retailers. Seems like an evolution of what they already have, rather than something brand new. I guess it's much more convenient for them as they don't have to print any cards, they just have to send the table device to the retailers.
This one involves that Nintablet, which is used to access some sort of web eShop, from where you can purchase pretty much anything on the eShop (pretty sure GAME doesn't have everything available at the moment). It doesn't involve any card that needs to be activated at the POS. Of course, it's the retailer using the tablet, not you
This is just another method to get digital games at retailers. Seems like an evolution of what they already have, rather than something brand new. I guess it's much more convenient for them as they don't have to print any cards, they just have to send the table device to the retailers.
Starwolf_UK
Member
So assuming this has the complete eShop (that would be the new part).
It begs these questions, why can't the Nintendo Store or GAME issue games on demand out of the entire eShop? (rather than being limited to a small selection that physical cards exist for) Why can't consumers do the same (for gifting purposes).
It begs these questions, why can't the Nintendo Store or GAME issue games on demand out of the entire eShop? (rather than being limited to a small selection that physical cards exist for) Why can't consumers do the same (for gifting purposes).
I thought retailers only had to pay for them once they are purchased.
Neat, I had this problem once where I could've bought a download code for something like Mario & Luigi Dream Team Bros. for £15 since it was offered as a GAME deal, but they didn't have any of the physical eShop cards left when I went. That's nice.
Surely this should mean the web based eShop isn't far off?
Edit: Ah, it'll sell digital only titles too? Cool, more visibility for Pullblox/Fallblox/Nintendo Pocket Football Club/Dillon etc etc.
Surely this should mean the web based eShop isn't far off?
Edit: Ah, it'll sell digital only titles too? Cool, more visibility for Pullblox/Fallblox/Nintendo Pocket Football Club/Dillon etc etc.