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by james-skemp 3629 days ago
I understand the multiple buying is because, unlike Microsoft and Sony, they never really invested in their online network to support this.
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JonathonW 3629 days ago
The Wii U shop knows what VC games you've already purchased for Wii, because it offers upgrade pricing for most of them. And there are a few games out there that do cross-buy between the Wii U and 3DS shops.

The multiple purchase issue is a strategic/marketing issue, not a technical one.

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fredleblanc 3629 days ago
I suppose this makes sense for the average person, as most people probably don't understand how to use emulators and what not. Oh well.
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