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[L~A]

Pre-load is there, it seems!

1) you buy the game on the eShop.
2) you download the game.
3) on launch day, you download some additional data at midnight, and you can start playing right away!

Game size is 11.6 GB (15.6GB?) in NA / 17.2GB in Europe.

Just announced via Twitter. Europe and North America so far (can anyone confirm for Japan?).

Nintendo News: Avoid the Rush: Consumers Can Now Pre-Load Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- It’s no secret that video game fans are beyond eager to get their hands on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. To help shoppers avoid the day-one rush, Nintendo is offering a few ways for people to get their hands on the game as soon as possible after it launches in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.

Starting now, Wii U owners can pre-purchase Super Smash Bros. for Wii U directly from the Nintendo eShop or by purchasing a download code for the game from participating retailers. At the time of pre-purchase, much of the game’s data will be pre-loaded to the purchaser’s Wii U system if it is in Standby mode. As soon as the game releases in the Nintendo eShop at midnight Eastern time on Nov. 21, the final data needed to unlock the full game will automatically download.

Super Smash Bros for Wii U has also been available for pre-order on Nintendo.com. Today Nintendo announces that these pre-orders will also support the same pre-load capability. Within 72 hours of the game’s release date, people who have pre-ordered the digital version of the game on Nintendo.com using their Nintendo Network ID will be emailed a redemption code. Once they redeem the code, they will also be able to pre-load the game.

These pre-purchase and pre-load options offer a tremendous benefit to players, who will be among the first people able to play the game once it arrives on their Wii U systems.

For more information about the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game, visit http://www.smashbros.com/us.

 

[Gartooth]

Wait is this to preloaded the game or can we actually play it?

Edit: Never mind, seems only preload.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Should note that it's preload. I about shit a brick thinking I could download and play it.

 

[Rich!]

Wait is this to preloaded the game or can we actually play it?

Honestly, what do you think?

 

[MagiusNecros]

You can probably buy it, it will pre-download, and you can play it immediately when it releases on the 21st. Much like a Retail copy.

 

[DoctorFling]

Jeez, that thread title almost gave me a heart attack

 

[L~A]

It's the pre-load. You buy, download the game, and then it's unlocked on release day.

 

[Blooddimond]

Any idea on file size?

 

[oti]

Not the best title.

 

[random25]

Wow can anybody confirm if it is available for pre-load (or just a pre-order?)

I am tempted to download it early if that is the case...

Edit: so pre-load...hmmmm...

 

[Mrbob]

I hope NoA can figure out the concept of pre loading.

 

[Gartooth]

Honestly, what do you think?

Noticed the OP was updated after I posted.

 

[69wpm]

It's the pre-load. You buy, download the game, and then it's unlocked on release day.

Heart attack, I nearly had a heart attack. Thought they would have released it early eShop only.

 

[Sai-kun]

Awful, just awful title.

 

[RadioJoNES64]

11.6 GB is how big it is.

 

[MrSaturn99]

Flood of disappointment and heartbreak incoming!

 

[Kal-El814]

Nice, thanks for the heads up. Will purchase today.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

I RAN

What's the size?

11.6 GB

Ohh, thanks.

 

[-Horizon-]

How many people will bring the torches because of the thread title? lol

Edit: never mind, it got changed quick

 

[BigK_201]

Looks like North America too. Just got the Press Release saying that is available right now!

 

[Orakio Rob]

Heart attack, I nearly had a heart attack. Thought they would have released it early eShop only.

Same here!

Available on the Canadian eshop too. US$ 64,99, 15,6 GB.

 

[Starwolf_UK]

Hope this means GAME will send out codes soon (as £50 on the eShop is insane to pay when the code can be had for £40) and that those can also be used for preload...well for people getting it via that route (I'm disc due to the adapter bundle).

 

[Rosur]

11.6 GB is how big it is.

Poor basic owners

 

[BY2K]

11.6 GB is how big it is.

HOW!?

EDIT: I think 11.6GB is very small for a game like this, not big!

 

[ohlawd]

much better title

preload, fuck yeah. Enjoy peeps.

 

[brandonh83]

Might get this one digitally, actually. I trust Nintendo enough to make software that works regardless if the online is broken or not as I don't really give a shit about that personally and it just seems like a nice game to have on the console at all times.

 

[kittens]

I would totally do this, but with no account system, there's no way I'm buying full priced games digitally. :-(

 

[nintendors]

Downloading now (NA WiiU)


Or I should say "preloading" I guess ? :/

 

[BigK_201]

From the NA Press Release:

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- It’s no secret that video game fans are beyond eager to get their hands on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. To help shoppers avoid the day-one rush, Nintendo is offering a few ways for people to get their hands on the game as soon as possible after it launches in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.

Starting now, Wii U owners can pre-purchase Super Smash Bros. for Wii U directly from the Nintendo eShop or by purchasing a download code for the game from participating retailers. At the time of pre-purchase, much of the game’s data will be pre-loaded to the purchaser’s Wii U system if it is in Standby mode. As soon as the game releases in the Nintendo eShop at midnight Eastern time on Nov. 21, the final data needed to unlock the full game will automatically download.

Super Smash Bros for Wii U has also been available for pre-order on Nintendo.com. Today Nintendo announces that these pre-orders will also support the same pre-load capability. Within 72 hours of the game’s release date, people who have pre-ordered the digital version of the game on Nintendo.com using their Nintendo Network ID will be emailed a redemption code. Once they redeem the code, they will also be able to pre-load the game.

These pre-purchase and pre-load options offer a tremendous benefit to players, who will be among the first people able to play the game once it arrives on their Wii U systems.

For more information about the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game, visit http://www.smashbros.com/us.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

HOW!?

All dat music.

 

[Zeeman]

HOW!?

Shit ton of music, I assume

 

[FleetingFlowAir]

Going to do this ASAP since I decided to go digital.

 

[ffdgh]

11.6 GB is how big it is.

4gb bigger than brawl. Oh well atlease space wasn't wasted on subspace lol.

 

[Exile20]

I would totally do this, but with no account system, there's no way I'm buying full priced games digitally. :-(

But there is an account sys.....ah forget it.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Seeing Nintendo do an online feature almost in the same year as competitors is freaking crazy!

 

[IntelliHeath]

Same here!

Available on the Canadian eshop too. US$ 64,99, 15,6 GB.

Let me guess?

full version is 15.6GB, when 11.6 is pre-load GB? right?

 

[Speedwagon]

HOW!?

Music must be lossy.

 

[GregLombardi]

Does anyone know when review embargoes are up?

 

[Exile20]

From the NA Press Release:

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- It’s no secret that video game fans are beyond eager to get their hands on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. To help shoppers avoid the day-one rush, Nintendo is offering a few ways for people to get their hands on the game as soon as possible after it launches in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.

Starting now, Wii U owners can pre-purchase Super Smash Bros. for Wii U directly from the Nintendo eShop or by purchasing a download code for the game from participating retailers. At the time of pre-purchase, much of the game’s data will be pre-loaded to the purchaser’s Wii U system if it is in Standby mode. As soon as the game releases in the Nintendo eShop at midnight Eastern time on Nov. 21, the final data needed to unlock the full game will automatically download.

Super Smash Bros for Wii U has also been available for pre-order on Nintendo.com. Today Nintendo announces that these pre-orders will also support the same pre-load capability. Within 72 hours of the game’s release date, people who have pre-ordered the digital version of the game on Nintendo.com using their Nintendo Network ID will be emailed a redemption code. Once they redeem the code, they will also be able to pre-load the game.

These pre-purchase and pre-load options offer a tremendous benefit to players, who will be among the first people able to play the game once it arrives on their Wii U systems.

For more information about the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game, visit http://www.smashbros.com/us.

This is pretty awesome from Nintendo.

 

[random25]

Just noticed that the official thread for Smash Wii U discussion got lost the moment this popped up. What's up with that?

Anyway, I still have more time to decide whether to download or wait for my reserved disc...decisions, decisions...

Edit: Just got to see it back...weird lol

 

[Isotope]

Is 11.6 the size of the preload file itself, because on the eShop, it says Smash requires 15.6 GB.

 

[Son Of D]

17.2 GB on the UK eshop. Wonder if that's because of EU language files.

 

[Kazerei]

HOW!?

I can't tell if you're surprised by how small or how large it is, heh.

 

[ohlawd]

the PR does say you can download most of the game and on launch, you can download the rest.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

I am surprised that Tropical Freeze is bigger.

 

[Endoplasmatisch]

no account system, no buy. couldn't resist to buy MK8 digitally, though.

 

[brandonh83]

But there is an account sys.....ah forget it.

What he means is a good account system like what Sony and Microsoft has. Nintendo has an account system, but it does not have the flexibility or convenience of the aforementioned ones, or Steam. I reckon you can have Nintendo transfer your NNID to another Wii U if something happens to the Wii U or you sell it, but stories and experiences have varied. It's shaky, and not the same thing, and not what people are talking about.

I bought a new Wii U a few weeks ago and they would not transfer my NNID over to it for whatever reason, so I lost everything. I had deleted it from the console before I got rid of it, not permanently, but they still acted like they couldn't do it. Or wouldn't. I got too frustrated to keep talking so I said fuck it.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

What he means is a good account system like what Sony and Microsoft has. Nintendo has an account system, but it does not have the flexibility or convenience of the aforementioned ones, or Steam. I reckon you can have Nintendo transfer your NNID to another Wii U if something happens to the Wii U or you sell it, but stories and experiences have varied. It's shaky, and not the same thing, and not what people are talking about.

Actually it's pretty easy.

Do you live in the US?
-You're OK to download without fear of losing anything.

Do you live in Europe?
-Physical only.

 

[brandonh83]

Actually it's pretty easy.

Do you live in the US?
-You're OK to download without fear of losing anything.

Do you live in Europe?
-Physical only.

Then I must live in some bizarro world in which this isn't a thing.

 

[Nintendojitsu]