Can I download a game from EU E-shop on the Wii U whilst in Australia?
I don't have a Wii U yet but am after a specific game (underground), only available on EU E-shop, but I live in Australia. Is there a way to buy Wii U here, then connect to EU E-shop, download the game and go back to AUS E-shop? If not through console itself, can i use a vpn? Or just set the region initially on Europe, then download that game, then change it to Australia? Do you pay with credit card?
Best Answer
No, you can't switch the E-shop region.
If you want to play this EU game, you got to buy an EU Wii U because the E-shop connection is linked to the console's region lock.
You might be able to bypass that by hacking the console ... but that's a whole different subject.
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