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  1. Message: "To set up a Nintendo Network ID for your child, please contact Nintendo Customer Support: 1-800-255-3700"

     The information in this article can help you when you are unable to create a Nintendo Network ID for a child. What to do In the United States and Canada, it is not possible to create a Nintendo Network ID for a child using a Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system. Please contact Nintendo Customer Support by... KA ID: 59184 Meta-Answer ID: 47081

  2. Wii Shop Content Missing after Wii to Wii U System Transfer

     The information in this article can help you when games, DLC (downloadable content), or applications are missing from the Wii Shop on Wii U after completing a system transfer. What to do After completing a system transfer, you may need to redownload content from the Wii Shop. DLC purchased within a game will need to be redownloaded using the same method that was used to... KA ID: 2073 Meta-Answer ID: 2072

  3. How to Set a Default User Account (Automatic Logon)

     In this article, you'll learn how to set a default user account. Complete these steps Nintendo Network Accounts have a Nintendo Network icon next to the Mii on the User Select screen. Do you want to adjust the settings for a local account or a Nintendo Network... KA ID: 1093 Meta-Answer ID: 1092

  4. What Is the Difference Between a Nintendo Network Account and a Local Account?

     A local user account is a profile on the Wii U that has not yet been connected to the Internet. Players with a local account can do the following: Create a Mii and local account nickname. Save game... KA ID: 1402 Meta-Answer ID: 1401

  5. Can I Transfer Data from Multiple Wii Consoles to My Wii U Console?

     Yes. Wii Shop purchases and Wii Points from the Wii consoles will be combined on the Wii U console. However, there are numerous items that will be replaced during this transfer process: Downloadable... KA ID: 1333 Meta-Answer ID: 1332

  6. How Many Users Can Be Added to the Wii U Console?

     You can have a maximum of 12 users on a single Wii U console. KA ID: 1260 Meta-Answer ID: 1259

  7. How to Use the Wii U to Wii U System Transfer Process to Merge Nintendo Network IDs from Two Systems

     In this article, you'll learn how to use the Wii U to Wii U system transfer process to combine NNIDs from two systems. Important When performing a transfer using the Wii U to Wii U transfer tool, the target system's data is erased and all Nintendo Network IDs are unlinked from the system. These NNID's can be relinked... KA ID: 9001 Meta-Answer ID: 9000

  8. If I Transfer Games from Wii to Wii U, Can I Keep Them On Both Systems?

     No. Once the games are transferred from Wii to Wii U, the games are no longer playable on the Wii hardware. KA ID: 1425 Meta-Answer ID: 1424

  9. Can I Set Up Multiple Nintendo Network IDs on My Wii U?

     Yes, up to 12 Nintendo Network IDs can be associated to a Wii U console at a time. Once an NNID has been created, it can be deleted from the system. However it cannot be transferred to a different... KA ID: 1317 Meta-Answer ID: 1316

  10. Can I Transfer Data from One Wii U Console to Another Wii U Console?

     You can use the self-service transfer process to transfer purchases and save data between two Wii U consoles. KA ID: 1430 Meta-Answer ID: 1429
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