Wii U network IDs transferable by repair only By Connor Sheridan published 11 December 12 Nintendo Network IDs aren't quite as locked down as we feared, though to move your account you'd have to break the Wii U it lives on and send it in for repairs...
Nintendo developing Nintendo Network for Wii U and 3DS By Matt Bradford published 27 January 12 Online service to offer DLC, community support, and (possibly) full retail titles