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Nin-Network Acct locked to system it was made on [Upd: Customer Service can't help]
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Ninja Scooter
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It shouldn't be the case NOW, not "for long". It is something that should be a no-brainer for a tech/software company in 2012. Customers shouldn't' have to wonder "When" nintendo will decide to fix this. That's the whole problem. Nintendo have a completely archaic and backwards mindset with this stuff. They are stuck in the software world of 10 years ago. Even if they do eventually get it fixed after a few months of being ripped for it, it says a lot about what stuff they will fuck up in the future that they didn't get something as simple as this.
This is true.
This is also true.
Still doesn't mean people aren't coming to hasty conclusions, but that's been the usual MO around here lately.
WrenchNinja
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Games are locked to the 3DS too. It's just as bad.
i think people are really over reacting to this thing.
do you really think that there is no possible way to de-associate an account from a physical console? it's just a damn field in a database, of course it is possible.
the only think we really get out of this is that the customer service just doesn't currently have the tools to perform such action, and that's about it.
do you really think that there is no possible way to de-associate an account from a physical console? it's just a damn field in a database, of course it is possible.
the only think we really get out of this is that the customer service just doesn't currently have the tools to perform such action, and that's about it.
OldJadedGamer
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I can't find the account thread, anyones searching skills better than mine?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I'm sceptical that there's legitimately nothing that can be done for transferring systems...at the very least forever. This strikes me as customer service basically saying they can't do anything now, because Nintendo hasn't provided them with any tools or options to do so. The 3DS has a system transfer option, and it was possible to do so via customer service with the Wii. In the latter case, to my knowledge, it was literally an entire NAND/firmware copy.
I can't see Nintendo not providing customer service/technicians with the tools to do these kinds of transfers, eventually.
For now though it's still inexcusably bad.
I can't see Nintendo not providing customer service/technicians with the tools to do these kinds of transfers, eventually.
For now though it's still inexcusably bad.
Zombie James
Banned
Completely unacceptable in this day and age. What's the point of having a network account that's completely locked down to one physical machine? Reggie's got some explaining to do.
MasterShotgun
brazen editing lynx
Urge to go mostly digital is quickly dwindling. I'm pretty sure they'll transfer accounts if your Wii U breaks and you send it in, but the case of stolen consoles is not looking positive for now. They ought to fix this shit quickly.
dragonflys545
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So Customer Service can't help... zzzz Nintenfail. Oh well none of my friends own one anyway except me.
Paracelsus
Member
They can't help because they actually have no idea or is it a "deal with it" situation?
Huh? Transfert system will come eventually, it's just not possible by now, exactly like it was for the 3DS.
Can I Transfer Data from One Wii U Console to Another Wii U Console? said:
I wouldn't say right, just better. "Right" would be completely ditching DRM.
In a warped sense, I actually suspect that if Nintendo's Customer Service DOES lack the tools it means they're absolutely intending to implant them at a consumer level, then when those options are in place add some Nintendo-exclusive override features. It'd be insane to lock this down harder unless the intent was the patch in a more open system, and their FAQ supports this as I recall.
i totally agree with you... let's also not forget about the official nintendo faqs regarding accounts:
whatever limitation we now have on the account system (not able to log in on another hw) will be lifted with an upcoming update.
does the current situation suck? sure.
is it permanent? no.
BobTheFork
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What difference does it make if he serious or not. If he was, it's a shitty post that screws up the thread.
If he wasn't, it was a shitty post the screws up the thread.
I've never understood why it's ok to post that shit as long as you don't really mean it.
Is it permanent for the Wii U? It looks like it. 'Don't worry, just wait 5 more years and if we put out another console, you can use it then'
Eteric Rice
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I think I'll just... Not buy any digital games until this is fixed...
Ninja Scooter
Member
They are just barely getting online! Give'em a break! You have to remember they are about 10 years behind everyone else. Account management is a foreign concept.
dragonfart28
Banned
Customer service might be saying that now, but they'll let you transfer your info. if something happens down the line. They had the same initial stance with VC downloads, but they let us transfer if you need to get the system replaced.
The Wii U overreactions these past few days are kinda funny.
I predict these threads will be resurrected when Nintendo is pretty safely in the lead.
The Wii U overreactions these past few days are kinda funny.
I predict these threads will be resurrected when Nintendo is pretty safely in the lead.
Jake Tower
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Fox Mulder
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You shouldn't have to call customer support to deal with profiles. I can take my Live account over to a friends house and play anything I've ever bought.
I've had three different ipads and have had no problem swapping my profile and purchases from them.
Being locked to hardware is insane.
So what is that option when you first start up a wii u that asks if you want to create a Mii from an already existing Nintendo network account? Does that just copy over a Mii that exists on another console? When I read it I originally assumed it would let you login that account to the Wii U, but clearly that's not the case. Did I just completely misread what it was saying?
I wasn't replying to BGBW :I
grimshawish
Banned
I want to think this. No system at all indicates there might be something in the works.
But am not getting hopeful.
Pretty sure it can be done technically, but Nintendo doesn't want it done frequently (because they're being morons) so they just didn't give the tool or tools involved to front line CS reps or probably normal call escalations people.
C'mon guys, stop with the sarcasm! It's screwing up our threads!What difference does it make if he serious or not. If he was, it's a shitty post that screws up the thread.
If he wasn't, it was a shitty post the screws up the thread.
I've never understood why it's ok to post that shit as long as you don't really mean it.
Is it permanent for the Wii U? It looks like it. 'Don't worry, just want 5 more years and if we put out another console, you can use it then'
gutterboy44
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So what is the opposite term for "the cloud"? Nintendo saves your data in the earth?
Nintendo support page only says: "Transferring content from one Wii U system to another Wii U system (for example, from a Basic 8 GB Wii U to a Deluxe 32 GB Wii U) is not possible at this time."
Keyword: at this time.
Right next to the ET cartridges.
In the earth would imply that you could dig it out. They seem to pretty much burn up your data if you ever delete your ID.
Ninja Scooter
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Bombcast tomorrow should be gold. Unfortunately it sounds like Patrick won't be on (if there even is one?)
Zenaku
Member
If Nintendo Customer Service lacks the system to disconnect accounts from the systems, then chances are high that the systems OS lacks the system in place to connect a system with a pre-existing account.
All we can do is hope that a system to disable and re-enable accounts onto new systems is in the pipeline for future firmware updates, hopefully with a way to manage systems online (in case it gets stolen).
All we can do is hope that a system to disable and re-enable accounts onto new systems is in the pipeline for future firmware updates, hopefully with a way to manage systems online (in case it gets stolen).
just like they said in the faqs, you'll be able to login into different console later on.
they are not downright telling you "suck it".
do i think the current situation is ok? hell no!
but they already addressed this issues on their official faqs way before anyone complained.
let's wait and see what happens before getting our torches and marching to NoA buildings
Lol the fuck kind of argument is this? Or are you joking? Honestly can't tell.
Its a stupid decision. Doesn't matter if its in the instruction booklet or not. Hopefully as other people are saying, this will change in the future.
BobTheFork
Member
...yeah, and?
Sarcasm doesn't really work in text. There's always one or two assholes defending things like this, why would anyone think he wasn't being serious? Because what he said was too stupid?
Alec
Member
Shoooooweee. That escalated quickly.
exactly! and that's it! nintendo said this themselves.
right now their os lacks the system in place to even login a pre-existing account in any other system.
and they said they are working on it, in their faqs.
fly high ~ayunite~
Member
LOL I'm so not picking this thing up for another year, you guys might as well be beta testers, that's how bad things are
BGBW never seemed to be the kind of person to actually say stuff like that. I'm betting it's sarcasm but we'll see I guess.
(However, I have one person in mind who would seriously say such things.)
EDIT: Just asked him, he was joking.
Nintendo.
Ryan confirmed they'll have a show tomorrow.
Fox Mulder
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That's kind of true with any console lately though.
Doublesith
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No way I'm picking up a WiiU before Nintendo fixes this. No way.
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