Digital storefronts like the Nintendo eShop offered an affordable alternative to playing classic and recent games legally. For example, Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Wii can cost between $80 and $90 for a physical copy, while a digital copy was available on the Wii U eShop for just $19.99. Losing access to these affordable digital libraries will make it increasingly difficult for consumers to legally play some of these consoles’ best games.
