Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer

Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer
Release year: 2015 Manufacturer: Nintendo Compatible: Nintendo 3DS Model no.: CTR-012

The Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer is an accessory for the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS that allows for compatibility with near-field communication-based technology, namely amiibo. The peripheral was released in 2015, alongside Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, which it was also released as part of a bundle with. It is incompatible with the New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL systems, since the two already have built-in NFC sensors on their touch screens. The NFC Reader/Writer is powered with two AA batteries, and uses an infrared signal to connect to the console.

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  Using the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer

Hardware Nintendo 3DS • XL • 2DS New Nintendo 3DS • XL • 2DS XL Components / other Media: Game Card (DS • 3DS) Circle Pad Pro (XL) amiibo • Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer Games Games (Nintendo Selects) Virtual Console • 3D Classics Nintendo DS games (DSiWare) Pre-loaded software / other Mii Maker • Miiverse • Nintendo eShop • Nintendo 3DS Sound • Nintendo Video • Face Raiders • AR Games • StreetPass: Mii Plaza Nintendo Network • Nintendo Zone • StreetPass • SpotPass