Registering Wii U Download Code

So, a friend and I have both bought Mario Kart 8, and have thus been able to choose a free game to go with it. We have now received the download codes, however, my friend has a problem.

The codes expire before next month, and he doesn't have enough space to download his free game at the moment.

I've suggested he does the following:

Delete Mario 3D World from his system, in order to make space. (not touching his save file of course)
Download his free game onto the system.
Delete it from his system.
Download Mario 3D World back onto his system.

As far as I know, doing this would register the free game as downloaded on his account, and he'll be able to download it again any time in the future.

Is this correct, or have I missed or misunderstood something? Are there any better ways to do this?

PS: We know he could just get more space for his system, but that is not an option at the moment.

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Best Answer

I don't have a WiiU, but on the Wii and 3DS, you can purchase things from the store and then simply choose not to download it.

The way the system works is that you're charged for the item before downloading begins, so once the purchase goes through, you can simply hit the Home button to head back to the system menu.

Incidentally, if you do choose to upgrade to higher capacity in the future, bear in mind that WiiU programs can only use USB Drives (either HDDs or Flash?) and the Wii compatibility mode can only use SD (or SDHC, not SDXC) cards.

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How do I use a download code on Wii U?

Complete these steps

From the Wii U Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon.

Select Enter Download Code. This located at the top of the screen.

Enter the Download Code. You do not need to include dashes when entering a download code.

Can you still use download codes on Wii U?

You can now redeem download codes for Wii U software and add-on content on the web! By logging in with your Nintendo Network ID, your software will start downloading to your Wii U console automatically, so it'll be ready and waiting the next time you pick up the Wii U GamePad*.

How do I enter a Nintendo download code?

Complete these steps

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.

Select the account you want to use.

Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen.

Enter the 16-character download code. ...

Select OK to confirm.

Is the Wii U eShop still open 2020?

Nintendo eShop Closure Guide. It's been over a decade (or nearly a decade in Wii U's case), but it's finally happening: Nintendo is closing down the Wii U and 3DS eShops, meaning that soon you will no longer be able to buy digital games on either platform.

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