A couple of weeks ago there was a report from MTV Multiplayer that the Wii Speak Channel would only be available to new purchasers of the Wii Speak mic. The report stated that a 'Wii Download Ticket Number', essentially a one-time-use code, would be needed to access the Wii Speak Channel. Eurogamer got a clarification on the matter from a Nintendo UK representative.
Quote:
"Any consumer who may have misplaced their Wii Download Ticket number for the Wii Speak Channel or require a new number following a Wii exchange may contact their local Nintendo Customer Services department, where they can request a replacement Wii Download Ticket number."
So in other words, if you buy a Wii Speak for your Wii you get a Wii code for the Wii Speak channel, and you can get a Wii replacement if you Wii lose it or Wii buy a second-hand Wii Speak without the original Wii code. Wii thank goodness for that.
Maybe I'm just too cynical, but I don't see anything in that statement that says that used sales are a-ok. It talks about losing your ticket or Wii exchanges, presumably due to repair. Sure, you could lie and say you lost your ticket, but it reads to me like they've left the door open to saying "no" to anyone who admits to picking it up used.
Maybe I'm just too cynical, but I don't see anything in that statement that says that used sales are a-ok. It talks about losing your ticket or Wii exchanges, presumably due to repair. Sure, you could lie and say you lost your ticket, but it reads to me like they've left the door open to saying "no" to anyone who admits to picking it up used.
Your not the only one. This isn't a acceptance by Nintendo of used Wii Speak copies, but it does sound more like a loophole for people to exploit. Whether or not this is Nintendo's attempt to back-peddle on their previous position without needing to eat copious amounts of crow, remains open for conspiracy theorists.
Your not the only one. This isn't a acceptance by Nintendo of used Wii Speak copies, but it does sound more like a loophole for people to exploit. Whether or not this is Nintendo's attempt to back-peddle on their previous position without needing to eat copious amounts of crow, remains open for conspiracy theorists.
If they wanted to allow people to buy it used, there wouldn't be a one-time-use code attached to it. The only thing otherwise that they are preventing is creation of third party peripherals, and... correct me if I'm wrong, Nintendo would have to allow the sale of those anyway.
Wow! EvAv is encouraging their users to lie in order to get product that they didn't pay for. Way to go, guys! That's some real stand-up morals you've got there.
You know what, fuck yall. You're off my RSS reader now.
Wow! EvAv is encouraging their users to lie in order to get product that they didn't pay for. Way to go, guys! That's some real stand-up morals you've got there.
You know what, fuck yall. You're off my RSS reader now.
You should probably take 1Up off your RSS reader too then.
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I agree with Boramis's analysis, and I find the 'if it's good enough for <insert other site here>, it's good enough for Evil Avatar' rationale perplexing.
I thought the unique code per speak was more an extension of the friend codes- another layer of parental safety features to keep away predators- than a barrier to used sales.
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Wow! EvAv is encouraging their users to lie in order to get product that they didn't pay for. Way to go, guys! That's some real stand-up morals you've got there.
You know what, fuck yall. You're off my RSS reader now.
