Can I use my NNID on another Wii U?

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Splatoon is coming out soon, I'll have it, but immediately after picking it up I need to catch a plane to my parents' house. They also have a Wii U.

Can I use my NNID on her Wii U, have my online progress saved, and not affect anything about my account being the primary user of my Wii U at home?

I know other systems allow this, but you can never tell with Nintendo.

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Can I link my Nintendo Network ID to another Wii U?

An existing Nintendo Network ID can't be moved or linked to a new Wii U. You are unable to log in to a Nintendo Network ID on a different console.

How do I transfer NNID to new Wii U?

The process they proposed was...
  • While logged in as NNID to be moved, copy save data from source Wii U to USB drive.
  • Copy all data from USB drive to another drive (e.g., computer)
  • After NNID transfer is complete, insert USB drive into target Wii U.
  • If target Wii U reads data -- success!


    • Can you transfer purchases from one NNID to another?

    digital games are locked to your unique NNID and the console itself. The only thing Nintendo can do is transfer your NNID to another console.

    How do I transfer my Nintendo Network ID?

    On the source system
  • From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings icon and then Open.
  • Tap Other Settings.
  • Tap 3 and then System Transfer.
  • Tap Transfer from a System in the Nintendo 3DS Family.
  • Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
  • Tap Send from This System.



    • Can I Use My Nintendo ID on Another 3DS?



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