In this Thread, I will help new users get set up with their new WiiU Systems and the Online WebSites to get the most out of your new System.
This is a Work-In-Progress
I will be adding Pictures to go along with this as well, for easier navigation.
Ask any questions and I will add them to the FAQ that I will build in the 3 post.
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There are 2 versions of the WiiU currently Available.
The WHITE 8GB Hard Drive Version
- Includes:
- - White WiiU System
- - - AC Adapter
- - - Sensor Bar
- - - HDMI Cable
- - White WiiU GamePad
- - - AC Adapter
- - - Stylus
The BLACK 32GB Hard Drive Version (This is the Preferred System to get)
- Includes:
- - Black WiiU System
- - - AC Adapter
- - - Sensor Bar
- - - HDMI Cable
- - - WiiU Console Stand (2 pieces, Holds the WiiU in "Standing Position")
- - Black WiiU GamePad
- - - AC Adapter
- - - Stylus
- - - GamePad Stand (non-charge)
- - - GamePad Cradle (AC Adapter plugs into this to charge the GamePad
- - - Nintendo Deluxe Digital Promotion
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The WiiU is tied by one Main Account to a few separate WebSite to maximize enjoyment and promotions.
They are:
- Nintendo eShop
- MiiVerse
- Nintendo Deluxe Digital Promotion
- Club Nintendo
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Nintendo eShop:
You can only Purchase and Download Content from the Application on the WiiU, but you can always check to see the latest Sales and Offers here:
http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers
Nintendo will soon be offering a way to purchase Content directly from the Internet, but they haven't set a date for that Service to be available.
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MiiVerse:
MiiVerse is Nintendo's own "Social Media" Site.
It is accessible from the WiiU and from the Internet.
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/
It lets you Post Messages to other people in "Communities"
Communities are split up by either:
- Game (like Amazing Spider-Man 2 or Zelda: The Minish Cap)
- Game Series (like The Legend of Zelda)
- Application (like TVii or YouTube)
- Event (like E3)
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Nintendo Deluxe Digital Promotion:
Nintendo Deluxe Digital Promotion is ONLY available with any version of the Deluxe WiiU
https://p.nintendo.net/deluxe/login.do
When you Purchase or Download a game from the Nintendo eShop (WiiU only) you get points.
Once you get 500 NDDP Points, you get a $5.00 eShop Credit.
A $59.99 game on the eShop will give you 599 NDDP Points
You will receive a code in your account. Take the code and enter it into the WiiU eShop (top button on the eShop where it says to add funds)
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Club Nintendo:
https://club.nintendo.com/
When you register a game or a System, you earn Coins.
Coins let you redeem Virtual Console Games, or other Prizes.
If you earn 300 Coins per Fiscal Yeas (ending in June I believe) You attain Gold Member Status.
If you earn 600 Coins per Fiscal Year (ending in June I believe) You earn Platinum Status.
Gold Member Status earns you a Special Reward announced around the end of June.
Platinum Member Status earns you a choice between two different Special Rewards announced around the end of June.
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Also, You don't actually need your TV to play if one of you wants to play and the other wants to watch TV/Movies.
Being and Playing Online is ALWAYS free!
But, the games do cost to purchase, obviously.
Make sure you get a Black System as it has a bit more Hard Drive Storage.
When you do get it. Before you go online you need to make a Nintendo Network ID.
After that go here:
https://p.nintendo.net/deluxe/login.do
Register your ID there and when you buy games through the eShop, you will get points for every purchase.
You then get $5.oo when you get enough points to use back in the eShop.
That purchase then adds more points back to the program. It's actually quite amazing!