Author Topic: Wii U Digital Deluxe Program Details Revealed (Read 5484 times)

NWR_DrewMG · « **on:** October 30, 2012, 05:38:22 PM »

Save your coins and shelf space with Nintendo's digital incentive program.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/32308

Nintendo of America has revealed the details of their Wii U digital download incentive program, titled the Deluxe Digital Promotion. The program, which runs through the end of 2014, will offer approximately ten percent of the purchase price back to the customer in store credit which can be used on either the Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Wii U eShop.

1 point in the Digital Deluxe program is equivalent to a penny. A reward of approximately 1/10th the price of the game, in points, will be rewarded upon purchase. When a user has collected 500 points, they will receive a code that can be redeemed for $5 toward a Nintendo eShop purchase. These codes must be redeemed by June 30, 2015, however the credit earned from these codes will never expire.

A website will be launching in December which will allow users to log in using a Nintendo Network ID and password to view their point totals. Until that site is launched, users will be unable to redeem their points for eShop credit.

Both first and third party published games will be eligible for the promotion, but 3DS and Wii purchases, as well as purchases made from the Wii U Basic Set, will not be eligible.

UncleBob · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2012, 05:40:35 PM »

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For every penny spent in the eShop, a point is earned. When a user has collected 500 points, they will receive a code that can be redeemed for $5 toward a Nintendo eShop purchase.

I don't think that's quite right...

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2012, 05:43:02 PM »

That would be an awesome system, infinite free eShop games.

UncleBob · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2012, 05:55:25 PM »

Quote from: NWR_insanolord on October 30, 2012, 05:43:02 PM

That would be an awesome system, infinite free eShop games.

Nintendo has found a way to get me to fully and unquestionably support Digital Downloads.

Though there'd still be a few games I'd buy retail releases of...

Soren · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2012, 06:16:08 PM »

Quote from: NWR_insanolord on October 30, 2012, 05:43:02 PM

That would be an awesome system, infinite free eShop games.

Not quite. I'm assuming the $5 credits don't generate points. So you'd still have to spend money to generate points.

EDIT: This is a great idea to push people to buy more digital. But then you remember games are going to be tied to the hardware and then wonder why bother having such a large digital library.

NWR_DrewMG · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2012, 06:32:14 PM »

Ack, good catch guys. Thanks for the correction. I fixed the article.

Pixelated Pixies · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2012, 06:47:10 PM »

I've always thought this could be a worthwhile scheme to help push digital sales. I'm really glad that Nintendo are starting push this.

NeoThunder · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2012, 07:14:43 PM »

So am I correct in understanding that if you buy a game for $10, you'll get 100 points?

WiiUIVLife · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2012, 08:57:36 PM »

I'm completely sold on that offer. Best perk ever for a future Wii U Deluxe Set owner!!!!

Tizona · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:35:09 PM »

Wowza! I was feeling bad about not preordering NSMB: U with my system, but know I'm happy I didn't so I can pick it up digitally and get some Eshop Monies!

AV · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:35:15 PM »

I buy mario U via download at launch and might be able to get a free smaller download game that seems like a no brainer.

if I buy the disk i get the disk and box for shelf and no prize. screw that !

Stogi · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2012, 09:57:06 PM »

Would you rather have this or simply $5 off your first purchase, because I don't think you'll have both.

For example, Tekken is about $10 cheaper when bought online, but Japan doesn't have a Deluxe Program (at least not yet).

Kairon · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2012, 10:03:25 PM »

This may be capable of fully funding my dlc microtransaction purchases...

Soren · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2012, 10:08:29 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on October 30, 2012, 09:35:15 PM

I buy mario U via download at launch and might be able to get a free smaller download game that seems like a no brainer.

if I buy the disk i get the disk and box for shelf and no prize. screw that !

There are pros/cons to both digital and retail purchases.

UncleBob · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2012, 11:16:55 PM »

Quote from: Stogi on October 30, 2012, 09:57:06 PM

Would you rather have this or simply $5 off your first purchase, because I don't think you'll have both.

For example, Tekken is about $10 cheaper when bought online, but Japan doesn't have a Deluxe Program (at least not yet).

I'm pretty sure a similar program was announced in Japan...

Shaymin · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2012, 12:03:14 AM »

The only restriction announced is that you had to get the Deluxe set.

Also, I love how Nintendo's acronym for this is DDP. "I like Wii. You liked Wii. And I'm going to help you... like U."

Adrock · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2012, 12:13:45 AM »

Quote from: Shaymin on October 31, 2012, 12:03:14 AM

Also, I love how Nintendo's acronym for this is DDP. "I like Wii. You liked Wii. And I'm going to help you... like U."

+1 for you, sir.

Not sure how much I'm going to use this. The only games I'm going to download are eshop only games. There are quite a few download only games I never bought on my PS3 (i.e. Braid, Hard Corps Uprising, Bloodrayne": Betrayal etc.) so if those get ported over, I'll certainly have more incentive to use the Deluxe Digital Promotion.

Kairon · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2012, 12:17:22 AM »

Quote from: Adrock on October 31, 2012, 12:13:45 AM

Not sure how much I'm going to use this. The only games I'm going to download are eshop only games.

I'm going to be doing the same thing, but I'm fairly confident that over two years my buying habits will net me a significant amount of points regardless. Like I said before, an easy way to spend these points in small quantities will probably be by purchasing paid DLC.

Nintendofanboii · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2012, 03:08:23 AM »

So when you buy the deluxe system, you get around 3400 points?

NeoThunder · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2012, 03:33:48 AM »

Don't think you get points for buying the system

Stogi · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2012, 05:13:22 AM »

Quote from: UncleBob on October 30, 2012, 11:16:55 PM

Quote from: Stogi on October 30, 2012, 09:57:06 PM
Would you rather have this or simply $5 off your first purchase, because I don't think you'll have both.

For example, Tekken is about $10 cheaper when bought online, but Japan doesn't have a Deluxe Program (at least not yet).

I'm pretty sure a similar program was announced in Japan...

Last I read they were only considering it for Japan and Europe.

azeke · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2012, 05:29:54 AM »

I wonder what's going to happen with European Club Nintendo stuff, since we already have similar stuff here: you buy games and systems, get Club Тintendo "stars" and then trade "stars" for Wii Shop points.

xcwarrior · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2012, 06:51:22 AM »

I'm going to buy the deluxe version, but I'm still buying games physically whenever possible. I like actually owning them. I don't understand the lazyness people have with wanting things digital. You own a file. And Nintendo hasn't exactly gotten down user accounts just yet. I hope they do.

But at the same time, Nintendo doesn't really do deals for digital games. So if I wait 3 weeks, I'll pick up a game physically for $40, and meanwhile that same day you can buy it digitally - still for $60. Have fun with that.

Adrock · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2012, 08:20:38 AM »

I would love know where you're getting 1st party Nintendo games for that much less 3 weeks after release. Used? Sales? The best I've been able to do was the Buy 2 Get 1 or Buy 1 Get 1 half off deals at various retailers, but I usually have to get lucky with the release dates. Usually the games I get have been out for a few months or I have to exchange 1 for a game that is coming out in a few weeks (as is the case with Paper Mario Sticker Star). So close after release, the best I've seen is that sometimes Target will give a $5 gift card with select games. That's a free tube of toothpaste and some floss right there.

I don't consider it laziness though. Some people like the convenience. I say to-may-to, you say to-mah-to, I suppose.

Ceric · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2012, 11:31:03 AM »

Japan has this program as well. It was announced their before the US in the Japanese Wii U Direct.
I like digital for my computer because: Its either and MMO of some sort or I got it on Steam and I've been through 5 computers with my Steam account with no problems whatsoever getting my games. I also like the Convenience and the space savings in my house.

That being said I'm a little wary with how Nintendo has handled this in the past.

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