Nintendo clarify Wii Speak situation
Second-hand Speak won't have problems, pass it on.
Nintendo has released a statement that should remove the confusion regarding the Wii Speak activation codes.
"Nintendo can confirm that when consumers purchase the Wii Speak accessory, they are provided with a Wii Download Ticket with a unique number. The ticket, which can be redeemed via the Wii Shop Channel, will enable the user to download the Wii Speak Channel free of charge to a single Wii console," says the Japanese game giant.
All the talk of activation codes has sparked some concern over the possibility of second-hand sales of the peripheral.
However, Nintendo have now confirmed that there shouldn't be a problem, since replacement tickets can be issued.
"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." Say Nintendo.
The Wii Speak peripheral is available from December 5th.
