DieAppleDie was the only person I remember defending region-locked consoles in a thread we had discussing that a while back, since Nintendo are currently region-locking their consoles.

OT: I don't have much to say about the actual topic, other than what's already been said.  Guy was a complete imbecile about the matter, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a dreadful and archaic way to handle digital content.

And...?

Good for Sony for knowing how to do online correctly(?).

I think the point is that, in 2013, it shouldn't be a trial-and-error type of thing.

I understand the point of view that "It's their first attempt at this kind of online ecosystem, and they can't be expected to do everything right first time around!" Which can certainly be a factor.

But I would be a much more convincing argument if it were 2006, rather than now.  This is Nintendo's 5th console with online capabilities.  It's their 3rd (I think?) which supports downloadable titles.  There's been plenty of time to learn what works and what doesn't.

And even if it was their first, Microsoft, Sony, Valve - even EA and Ubisoft have created systems of delivering digital content over the past 7 years.  At some point, it should have at least been considered how those systems work - every single one of them is tied to an account rather than a machine.

But many people think the Wii U is stuck in 2006/2007. I don't see why that can't go with Online, too.

But even in 2006, digital content wasn't tied to a machine :P

(And besides, you can't believe everything people tell you on the internet.  Otherwise I'd have to believe that you're actually a 40-year-old man living in your mother's basement!)

Most of the time the system is replaced with a new one.  But if it's just a matter of a minor fix and there is no chance of it happening again, why should they not just make the repair and send it back, like nothing ever happened?  What's the difference?

Sony and Microsoft both do it, why is Nintendo expected to do more?

Most consumer electronics products state right on the box in bold letters not to return it to the retailer.  It's a common practice within the industry.  As I said, especially with Nintendo's policy on digital games being what it is (for better or worse), the worst thing you can do is return your system full of digital games to the retailer and get a replacement system, thereby knowingly losing all of your digital content.

I was just pulling your leg. I was referring to the people who think Nintendo is always late to the party.

Ninty is the worst when it comes to stuff like this. period. Yeah the guy messed up but that doesnt make Ninty's policy not suck

This is why i would mod my WiiU if i had one. Questionable business practices warrant questionable consumer response.

People are actually sayi.g it's his fault for buy a dud....