WiiWare games appear on Amazon
by Justin McElroy 
{ Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:15AM } 
Though discounts were a big selling point for the XBLA portion of Amazon's e-storefront, this first offering is at the full $15 price tag. Here's hoping that's not the case for all Wii releases. This isn't how we want to buy our games, but we could definitely be lured in by the prospect of saving a few bucks.
Update: Just like with the XBLA codes, there are no plans to sell WiiWare codes through Amazon's UK branch, reports CasualGaming.biz.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Blue_Falcon @ Apr 22nd 2009 10:21AM
Much better than buying point codes and being left with unused points, which is due to obnoxious pricing of Wii shop content.
Hardy @ Apr 22nd 2009 10:30AM
I somehow doubt they'll be price deals.
ps360owner @ Apr 22nd 2009 10:38AM
dont bet on psn being on there soon they dont need to because they dont have them stupid point things they deal in real money.
ps360owner @ Apr 22nd 2009 10:42AM
vote me down people i fail big time that will teach me not to read the whole artical lol.ok maybe they will start doing psn card games soon.
Feba @ Apr 22nd 2009 12:20PM
Patapon 2 would like to have a word with you.
On topic, this seems pretty pointless. You can get Wii Points cards below MSRP-- I stocked up on quite a few back when TRU had them %40 off, and now they're having another %25 sale next week. If I were to buy World of Goo, it would cost $9, not $15. If it's going to be the exact same cost, and you have to buy it online, you're using the exact same credit card info and so on. The only benefit is you don't have left over points. If it's going to be more expensive, it's absolutely not worth it.
Dreganfyre @ Apr 22nd 2009 10:41AM
Hmmm... Wonder if these work in Canada? Of course, there will have to be a pretty good discount to make up for the exchange rate these days... :(
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Apr 22nd 2009 10:42AM
one would think PSN was soon to follow...but with PSN using REAL money what would be the point unless the items were cheaper on Amazon??
Vcize @ Apr 22nd 2009 3:03PM
Because they WILL be cheaper on Amazon, of course (or at least have lots of sales that make them cheaper).
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Apr 22nd 2009 4:14PM
we can hope...lol..if its just a few cents tho I'll still buy it on my PS3 so I dont have to put a code in. If its a dollar or more then I will think about it.
The Baron @ Apr 22nd 2009 10:47AM
Just seems very odd that MS and Nintendo would allow other retailers to sell their downloadable games, when the whole point of digital distribution is to cut the retailers out of the loop
Ethan @ Apr 22nd 2009 11:10AM
Who likes typing in codes?
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Apr 22nd 2009 11:17AM
thats easier than typing in your Credit Card information EVERY FUCKING TIME.....
Nushio (NDF - Blue) @ Apr 22nd 2009 11:17AM
it beats typing in your credit card numbers on Xbox/Wii ware and having a bunch of useless points waiting for a good game to arrive.
Ethan @ Apr 22nd 2009 11:21AM
But, I know my credit card number and most people do. I'd argue that makes it less annoying. But more avenues of sale is good, and redundant points and lack of transparent pricing are certainly issues.
Dirty @ Apr 22nd 2009 11:59AM
You have your credit card number memorized?!? Freak!
Moptimus Slime (Play me out, Keyboard Cat) @ Apr 22nd 2009 3:29PM
I never did understand the 360 rate. $20=1600 points? είναι όλα τα ελληνικά σε με
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Apr 22nd 2009 4:13PM
I have mine memorized too. but thats not the point. I dont have a KEYBOARD attached to my Wii like I do my PS3. Which means I have to sit there and point at each letter to fill in my address and I dont have a SMALL address...its annoying
vidGuy @ Apr 22nd 2009 11:39AM
I'm all for it if we get the odd discount or two. I've already bought several XBL games on discount (either 33% or 50% off).
Dante G @ Apr 22nd 2009 12:16PM
Where exactly would you enter the code you get to download the game? I haven't seen such an option in the shop channel... Or would you be getting the game as a gift from amazon by entering your wii's code?
iofthestorm @ Apr 22nd 2009 5:09PM
One of the somewhat recent updates added something to the shop channel where you can redeem codes for games. I think it was around the release of World of Goo.
Dante G @ Apr 22nd 2009 5:50PM
Thanks. I'll check that out :)
AwesomeTown @ Apr 22nd 2009 12:20PM
Awesome, as my gift cards roll in from my Amazon Visa, it'll give me an excuse to catch up on all the Wiiware and XBLA games I missed.
WiNG [XBL&Steam: WiNGSPANTT] from lifeinagame.com @ Apr 22nd 2009 12:34PM
Amazon: savior of the Internet
DBuck_Eye @ Apr 22nd 2009 1:33PM
Froogle be damned!
Wildside @ Apr 22nd 2009 2:01PM
question, how are u suppose to get the WiiWare game from ur computer to ur Wii exactly??
Vcize @ Apr 22nd 2009 3:04PM
If it's anything like the XBL stuff then they give you a code, you boot up your Wii and enter the code, and it starts downloading.
Moptimus Slime (Play me out, Keyboard Cat) @ Apr 22nd 2009 3:20PM
I think the shop has a gifting system, so maybe you give them the console number and they gift you the game
Vcize @ Apr 22nd 2009 3:04PM
Now let's finish it off with the PSN already so I can finally get Wipeout HD.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Apr 22nd 2009 4:11PM
we can hope...lol..if its just a few cents tho I'll still buy it on my PS3 so I dont have to put a code in. If its a dollar or more then I will think about it.