Amiibo

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amiibo are a line of "toys-to-life" product developed by Nintendo and comprable to produces like Skylanders or Disney Infinity, using near-field communication technology to communicate with compatible systems and games. amiibo have data written on them, which can be read and recognized by software to receive specific bonuses 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. In addition, a single amiibo can be compatible with multiple games; for example, the Super Smash Bros. Mario amiibo can be used with both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U as well as in place of the Super Mario Mario with Mario Party 10.

Although launched for use with Wii U software, Nintendo 3DS support was later added. 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 must be updated to at least version 5.3.0 before amiibo can be used. For Nintendo 3DS systems, the system must be updated to at least version 9.6.0, and an NFC reader/writer peripheral will be released in fall 2015 which will allow Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems to read and write amiibo data; New Nintendo 3DS systems, however, feature an NFC sensor built in to the bottom screen.

Development

Nintendo first experimented with NFC-based figures with Pokemon Rumble U, 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 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".

amiibo lines

Super Smash Bros.

This section is a short summary of 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. Four waves have been released (six in the PAL region since waves three and four were split in two) consisting of 39 figures total, while two additional waves have been confirmed that will bring the total up to 46 figures. It has been confirmed that every character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U will receive an amiibo, including any downloadable content characters.

Wave 1	Wave 2	Wave 3	Wave 4	Wave 5	Wave 6
Donkey Kong Fox Kirby Link Mario Marth Peach Pikachu Samus Wii Fit Trainer Villager Yoshi	Captain Falcon Diddy Kong Little Mac Luigi Pit Zelda	Bowser Ike King Dedede Lucario Mega Man Meta Knight Rosalina & Luma Sheik Shulk Sonic	Charizard Greninja Jigglypuff Lucina PAC-MAN Robin Wario	Dark Pit Palutena	Bowser Jr. Dr. Mario Ganondorf Olimar Zero Suit Samus

Super Mario

This section is a short summary of 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. 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.

Figures

• Bowser
• Mario
• Mario - Gold Edition
• Mario - Silver Edition
• Luigi
• Peach
• Toad
• Yoshi

Splatoon

The Splatoon amiibo series consists of three amiibo 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.

Figures

• Inkling Boy
• Inkling Girl
• Inkling Squid

Animal Crossing

The Animal Crossing series of amiibo is unique in that it is not a series of figures but rather the first series of amiibo Cards, released in packs rather than waves.

Chibi Robo!: Zip Lash

Chibi Robo!: Zip Lash will be released alongside a single amiibo of the Chibi Robo character; in North America the amiibo will be released exclusively in a bundle pack with the game.

Yoshi's Woolly World

This section is a short summary of amiibo. Super Mario Wiki features a more in-depth section.

The Yoshi's Wooly World amiibo are unique in that they are made out of yarn rather than plastic, and have the chip built in to the bottom of the figure itself rather than having a base. Three amiibo will be released alongside the game in each region, based upon three colors of Yoshi (green, pink, and light-blue).

Figures

• Green Yarn Yoshi
• Light Blue Yarn Yoshi
• Pink Yarn Yoshi

amiibo-compatible software

* - Indicates upcoming software.

Nintendo 3DS

Game	Compatibility	amiibo features
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Plus	Read	Compatible amiibo unlock plane designs based upon the character scanned.
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.
	N/A	It has been confirmed that other amiibo will be compatible with an unknown function.
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.	Read	Tapping the Fire Emblem characters allows them to be added into the game.
Fire Emblem If	Read	Tapping the Fire Emblem characters adds them into the game; they can be faced as opponents and join the party when defeated.
Girls Mode 3: Kira Kira Code	Read	Unlocks clothing based upon the character scanned.
One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X	Read	Unlocks costumes based upon the character scanned.
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.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D	Read	Tapping Shulk gives the player tokens to unlock bonus features.

Wii U

Game	amiibo features
amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits	Read	Tapping any amiibo unlocks a demo of one of several NES and SNES games at random.
Art Academy: Home Studio*	N/A	N/A
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 & 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 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.
Splatoon	Read	The Splatoon amiibo unlock twenty extra missions for each amiibo which can give the player exclusive equipment.
Star Fox*	N/A	N/A
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.
Yoshi's Woolly World	Read/Write	The Yarn Yoshi amiibo unlock "Double Yoshi" mode, in which the player controls two Yoshi characters.
	Read	Scanning any 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. 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.