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amiibo are a line of "toys-to-life" product created by Nintendo and comparable to produces like Skylanders or Disney Infinity, using near-field communication technology to communicate with compatible systems and either be used in or unlock content for compatible games. Although originally launched as figures, amiibo cards were later released starting with Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. The line was originally launched for use with Wii U software, and while New Nintendo 3DS systems natively support amiibo, support for older Nintendo 3DS family models was later added.
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History
Nintendo have attempted similar concepts to the amiibo platform in the past. The first was the Nintendo 64 Controller Pak, which allowed players to save data onto a small cartridge that fitted in serial port on the bottom of the controller and could save special data onto it. The data on the Controller Pak could be accessed by any console playing the game. The Nintendo 64 Transfer Pak allowed select Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to connect to corresponding Nintendo 64 titles and unlock content in either game; Nintendo would later try this concept again with the Nintendo GameCube - Game Boy Advance link cable. Finally, a more similar example is the e-Reader, a peripheral device for the Game Boy Advance released in 2001 that could scan special cards to unlock content in games. The e-Reader, however, was a financial failure.
Nintendo was approached by Toys for Bob and its parent Activision, who wanted to make a deal with Nintendo to be a partner their in-development Skylanders franchise, though Nintendo would turn the deal down.[1]
In 2013, Nintendo would first experiment with making use of the Wii U GamePad's NFC features in games with Pokemon Rumble U, which was released alongside a series of Pokémon figurines in a similar method to other games using this style of figure.
During their financial briefing in March 2014, Nintendo revealed their in-development NFC figurine platform, codenamed "NFP" ("Nintendo Figure Platform" or "NFC Featured Platform"), stating that the figures would be compatible with multiple games and that they would feature data that would tell the system what the figure is, as well as that more information would be revealed at E3 2014. During their Nintendo Digital Event that year, Nintendo fully unveiled the product line, now called "amiibo", with the debut of the first figures in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Functionality
To use an amiibo with a Wii U console, the amiibo must be placed on the NFC sensor built-in to the Wii U GamePad; the console itself must be updated to at least version 5.3.0. For Nintendo 3DS systems, the system must be updated to at least version 9.6.0; Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS require the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer to use amiibo, while New Nintendo 3DS systems feature an NFC sensor built in to the bottom screen.
When an amiibo is registered for the first time, the player can personalize their amiibo by designating an owner and giving them a nickname. amiibo have data written on them, which can be read and recognized by software to be used in various ways in games. Certain games can also write data onto amiibo via the hardware. Although multiple games can read the data on an amiibo, the amiibo can only hold data from one game at a time; to have data from another game written on it, the existing data must be deleted. An amiibo can be used on any person's console or handheld, though the data on the amiibo is unique to that figure and is recognized as such by the hardware.
Nintendo-produced amiibo series
Super Smash Bros.
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This section is a short summary of the Super Smash Bros. amiibo. SmashWiki features a more in-depth article. |
The Super Smash Bros. line is the first line of amiibo to be released, based upon Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and released alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on November 21, 2014, consisting of figures depicting each of the game's playable characters. Nine waves have been released (eleven in PAL territories, since two waves were split into two), consisting of a total of 56 figures released, while additional figures have been confirmed.
On April 28, 2016, Nintendo will be releasing a Super Smash Bros.-themed amiibo diorama display exclusively in Japan. The display is designed after the Battlefield stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, features two elevated platforms, and comes with a Smash Ball prop. The display can also be folded in on itself.[2]
Super Mario
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This section is a short summary of the Super Mario amiibo. Super Mario Wiki features a more in-depth section. |
The Super Mario series is the second series of amiibo to be released. The series released alongside Mario Party 10, on March 20, 2015, and consists of six main amiibo figurines depicting six of the major Mario characters. Later, in June 2016, it was announced that a second wave of Super Mario figurines would be released, alongside the launch of Mario Party: Star Rush in November.[3]
The Super Mario line is also the first line to feature limited edition amiibo; Mario - Gold Edition was released alongside the other amiibo (exclusively at Wal-Mart in North America), while Mario - Silver Edition was released later, on May 29, 2015.
Splatoon
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This section is a short summary of the Splatoon amiibo. Inkipedia features a more in-depth article. |
During the Splatoon Direct, it was confirmed that there would be a Splatoon amiibo series. The first set of amiibo consists of three amiibo figures initially released alongside the game in May 2015. While the Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl amiibo are both available individually, the Inkling Squid amiibo is available only in the Splatoon three-pack set in North America, and exclusively as part of a game bundle in Europe; in Japan all three amiibo were released individually.
Later, it was announced that the characters Callie and Marie would be receiving amiibo figures. The two figures will be released in July 2016; in North America they are only available as a bundle pack, while in other regions they will be released individually. Color variants of the initial set of amiibo were also revealed, to be released on the same day. As before, while the Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl will be released individually in all regions, the Inkling Squid will only be available in a three-pack bundle in North America, while in all other regions it will be available individually.
A pair of amiibo dioramas have also been announced to launch alongside the second set of amiibo, in July 2016. One depicts the Kelp Dome stage, while the other is a Squid Sisters concert stage. For the latter, a New Nintendo 3DS system can be placed under the diorama so that the top screen fits in the place of the prop screen.[4]
Yoshi's Woolly World
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This section is a short summary of the Yoshi's Woolly World amiibo. Super Mario Wiki features a more in-depth section. |
The Yoshi's Wooly World amiibo were released alongside the game in June of 2015 in Europe, and October in other regions. These amiibo are unique in that they are made out of yarn rather than plastic, and have the NFC chip built in to the figure itself rather than using a base. Three amiibo were released, in three different colors (green, pink, and light-blue).
A "Mega Yarn Yoshi", a larger Green Yarn Yoshi, was later released in November[5] exclusively at Toys "R" Us.[6] Unlike the others, the Mega Yarn Yoshi has the chip built into its foot, and a portion of the box and be cut out and made into a stand for it.
30th Anniversary
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This section is a short summary of the 30th Anniversary amiibo. Super Mario Wiki features a more in-depth section. |
Two special amiibo have been released for the thirtieth anniversary of Super Mario Bros., both depicting an 8-bit Mario with both his classic and modern color schemes.[7]
Chibi-Robo!
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash was released alongside a single amiibo figurine of the Chibi Robo character. In North America the amiibo was released exclusively in a bundle pack with the game.[8]
Animal Crossing
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This section is a short summary of the Animal Crossing amiibo. Nookipedia features a more in-depth article. |
Cards
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer was released alongside the first series of amiibo Cards, released in series rather than waves, and the first line of amiibo to not be released as figures.[9] Each pack contains six cards, while copies of Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival are packaged with cards. Four series of cards have currently been released.
Figures
In addition to the amiibo Cards, a set of Animal Crossing amiibo figures were released alongside Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. Eight amiibo were be released alongside the game (Digby being exclusively in a bundle with the game at launch), while one additional wave has been released later and another wave has been announced.
Display
Alongside the launch of the Animal Crossing figures and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival, Nintendo also released a diorama display in Japan. The display is themed after a town seen in-game and comes with several themed props.[10]
The Legend of Zelda
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This section is a short summary of the The Legend of Zelda amiibo. Zelda Wiki features a more in-depth article. |
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD was released alongside a Wolf Link amiibo figure, available as part of a bundle pack.
In addition, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be released alongside a set of three amiibo.[11]
Pokémon
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This section is a short summary of the Pokémon amiibo. Bulbapedia features a more in-depth article. |
First print copies of Pokkén Tournament are packaged with a special Shadow Mewtwo amiibo Card.
Kirby
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This section is a short summary of the Kirby amiibo. WiKirby features a more in-depth article. |
Alongside Kirby: Planet Robobot, a series of four Kirby amiibo figurines were released in June 2016.
On April 28, 2016, Nintendo released a Kirby-themed amiibo diorama display in Japan. The display comes with set pieces based on various Kirby items and objects, and has indents where four amiibo can be placed. While it will be available individually, it will also come bundled with the Kirby amiibo from this series in June[2].
amiibo-compatible software
Nintendo 3DS
| Game | Compatibility | amiibo features |
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| Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer | Read | Scanning cards allows the character to visit the home the player is designing. |
| Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash | Read/Write | Tapping the Chibi Robo amiibo turns Chibi Robo into "Super Chibi Robo", enhancing his battery life, speed, and power. When a stage is beaten the player's score can be saved to the amiibo to level it up.[12] |
| N/A | Tapping any other amiibo gives the player in-game coins. | |
| Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. | Read | Tapping the Fire Emblem characters allows them to be added into the game. |
| Fire Emblem Fates | Read | Scanning the Fire Emblem characters adds them as characters in the game, where they can be faced as opponents and join the party when defeated. |
| Hyrule Warriors Legends | Read | Scanning amiibo for The Legend of Zelda characters gives weapons for that character. Scanning any other amiibo gives a random item. |
| Kirby: Planet Robobot | Read | Scanning an amiibo gives Kirby a Copy Ability. Specific characters give Kirby specific Copy Abilities. |
| Metroid Prime: Federation Force | Read | Scanning Samus or Zero Suit Samus during missions gives the player upgrades, in addition to their appearance. Scanning any other amiibo in Blast Ball mode gives the player's mech a design based on that character. |
| Style Savvy: Fashion Forward | Read | Unlocks clothing based upon the character scanned. |
| Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam | Read/Write | Scanning the amiibo of Mario characters makes available special Battle Cards that give more advantageous effects in battle than normal. |
| Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games | Read | Scanning the Mario and Sonic amiibo will turn their respective characters into Gold Mario and Super Sonic. |
| Katachi Shinhakken! Rittai Picross 2 | Read | Scanning compatible amiibo unlocks puzzles based around that character.[13] |
| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS | Read/Write | The character is inserted into the game as a "Figure Player" (FP). Players can train the figure by battling against or with it, allowing it to level up and learn. Data is shared between both this game and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. |
| Teddy Together | Read | Scanning an amiibo earns the player bonus coins. By scanning the "lucky amiibo", which changes daily, the player earns more coins and special items.[14] |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 3D | Read | Tapping Shulk gives the player tokens to unlock bonus features. |
Wii U
| Game | Compatibility | amiibo features |
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| amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits | Read | Tapping any amiibo unlocks a demo of one of several NES and SNES games at random. |
| Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival | N/A | Scanning the Animal Crossing amiibo figures allows players to play as that character. |
| Read | The Animal Crossing amiibo cards can be used in minigames. | |
| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | Read | Scanning the Toad amiibo allows the player to access a hide-and-seek game in which they must find "Pixel Toad" in a given level. Scanning any other amiibo gives the player 1-Up Mushrooms. |
| Hyrule Warriors | Read | Scanning Link unlocks the Spinner weapon. Scanning the other The Legend of Zelda characters unlocks a random weapon for that character. Scanning any other amiibo unlocks random items. |
| Kirby and the Rainbow Curse | Read | Scanning Kirby lets the player use the Star Dash indefinitely. Scanning King Dedede increases Kirby's health. Scanning Meta Knight increases Kirby's attack power. |
| Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games | N/A | |
| Mario Kart 8 | Read | Scanning a compatible amiibo unlocks a costume for Miis based upon the character. |
| Mario Party 10 | Read/Write | Allows access to amiibo Party mode; compatible amiibo are used as game pieces and unlock a board based on the character. |
| Read | Unlocks a scratch ticket to win Mario Party Points. | |
| Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash | Read/Write | Scanning compatible amiibo inserts the character into the game as a trainable CPU. |
| Pokkén Tournament | Read | Scanning the Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card unlocks Shadow Mewtwo as a playable character. Scanning other characters unlocks random special bonus items. |
| Splatoon | Read | The Splatoon amiibo unlock twenty extra missions for each amiibo which can give the player exclusive equipment. |
| Star Fox Zero | Read | Scanning Fox gives the player an Arwing design based on the original models from Star Fox for the SNES. Scanning Falco gives the player a Black Arwing, which has more firepower but takes more damage. |
| Star Fox Guard | Read | Scanning Fox or Falco allows the player to call in Star Fox team for an airstrike during missions. |
| Super Mario Maker | Read | Scanning the 8-bit Mario amiibo adds a "Big Mushroom" which makes Mario giant. Scanning other characters adds them into the game as a "Mystery Mushroom" power-up, which when collected turns Mario into that character. |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Read/Write | The character is inserted into the game as a "Figure Player" (FP). Players can train the figure by battling against or with it, allowing it to level up and learn. Data is shared between both this game and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Read | Scanning the Wolf Link amiibo allows players to use Wolf Link in the game, who will hunt alongside Link.[11] |
| The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD | Read/Write | Data can be saved onto the Wolf Link amiibo, which can be carried over into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. |
| Read | Scanning the Wolf Link amiibo unlocks the Cave of Shadows, an exclusive mini-dungeon. Scanning the Link or Toon Link amiibo refills Link's arrows in-game. Scanning the Zelda or Sheik amiibo refills Link's hearts. Scanning the Ganondorf amiibo increases enemy damage output. | |
| Yoshi's Woolly World | Read/Write | The Yarn Yoshi amiibo unlock "Double Yoshi" mode, in which the player controls two Yoshi characters. Players can save a pattern to their Yarn Yoshi figure. |
| Read | Scanning most other amiibo unlocks a Yoshi pattern based upon the character scanned. |
Reception
Amiibo have been received well by critics and in sales. As of March 12, 2015, over 3.5 million amiibo have been sold worldwide[15]. By the end of 2014, over 5.7 million amiibo were shipped worldwide, and as of May 8, Nintendo have reported to have shipped over 10.5 million worldwide.[16]
External links
- amiibo on Wikipedia
- amiibo on Bulbapedia
- amiibo on Fire Emblem Wiki
- amiibo on Inkipedia
- amiibo on Super Mario Wiki
- amiibo on SmashWiki
- amiibo on Zelda Wiki
- amiibo on WiKirby
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References
- ↑ Toys for Bob and the story behind Skylanders. Polygon (April 16, 2014). Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Japan Getting Amiibo Diorama Kits For Smash Bros and Kirby Series. My Nintendo News (April 6, 2016). Retrieved April 6, 2016.
- ↑ New Super Mario Amiibo And Super Mario Party Star Rush For The 3DS Arriving November 4. My Nintendo News (June 14, 2016). Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ↑ amiibo dioramas on the official Japanese amiibo site. Nintendo. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ↑ Star Fox Zero, Mario Maker Wii U Bundle Release Dates Announced. GameSpot (August 24, 2015). Retrieved August 24, 2015.
- ↑ Mega Yarn Yoshi, Exclusive To Toys "R" Us in North America, Given Release Date. Nintendo Life (October 15, 2015). Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ↑ Line-up on the official amiibo website. Nintendo of Europe. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ↑ Nintendo Direct Micro 6.1.2015. Nintendo of America (YouTube). (June 1, 2015.) Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ Nintendo Direct 4.1.2015. Nintendo of America (YouTube). (April 1, 2015.) Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ Nintendo offering up amiibo diorama for Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival in Japan. Vooks (November 9, 2015). Retrieved April 6, 2016.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 E3 2016: Zelda: Breath of the Wild Amiibo Revealed, Wolf Link Support Explained. IGN (June 14, 2016). Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ↑ Chibi Robo: Zip Lash - Mini-Nintendo Direct Trailer. YouTube (June 1, 2015.) Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ↑ How amiibo works in Picross 3D 2. Nintendo Everything (August 19, 2015). Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ↑ Teddy Together - Trailer (Nintendo 3DS). YouTube (June 27, 2016). Retrieved June 27, 2016.
- ↑ Nintendo Reports over 3.5 Million Amiibo Sales. TechnologyTell. (March 14, 2015.) Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ↑ Nintendo ships 10.5M amiibo worldwide, still not sure how to fix supply problem. Polygon. (May 8, 2015.) Retrieved June 9, 2015.
