Super Smash Bros for Wii U Now Available for Pre-Load

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 12, 2014

News: Nintendo has revealed that they are joining the pre-load party by allowing you to download Super Smash Bros now ahead of the game’s launch.

Super Smash Bros for Wii U is coming out soon for Nintendo’s Wii U and it appears they are joining the pre-load party. To help gamers avoid the day-one rush, Nintendo is offering a few ways for people to get their hands on the game as soon as possible after it launches in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.

Starting now, Wii U owners can pre-purchase Super Smash Bros. for Wii U directly from the Nintendo eShop or by purchasing a download code for the game from participating retailers. At the time of pre-purchase, much of the game's data will be pre-loaded to the purchaser's Wii U system if it is in Standby mode. As soon as the game releases in the Nintendo eShop at midnight Eastern time on Nov. 21, the final data needed to unlock the full game will automatically download.

Super Smash Bros for Wii U has also been available for pre-order on Nintendo.com. Today Nintendo announces that these pre-orders will also support the same pre-load capability. Within 72 hours of the game's release date, people who have pre-ordered the digital version of the game on Nintendo.com using their Nintendo Network ID will be emailed a redemption code. Once they redeem the code, they will also be able to pre-load the game.

Will you buy Super Smash Bros early to pre-load it on your system? Will you be buying the physical version from a store? Tell us what you think below.