All about amiibo
Tap into more fun with amiibo figures and cards! You can use Nintendo’s toys-to-life accessories to supercharge your gameplay and get cool in-game extras, like additional characters, bonuses, or other perks in compatible games.
What do I need in order to play with amiibo accessories?
You will need an amiibo figure or card, a compatible game, and a Nintendo Switch family system. To use the amiibo, tap it to the right Joy-Con controller’s Right Stick or the NFC touchpoint on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
What do amiibo do?
Specific features depend on the amiibo and the compatible game. Some games can save game data to an amiibo. Other games will give you bonus content just for tapping an amiibo to your game system’s NFC reader. You might get new outfits, power-ups, or other fun bonuses.
Here are some of the other ways that amiibo can be used in compatible games:
- Add a character to the game
- Get bonuses or special items
- Level-up or customize your character
- …and more!
Can one amiibo work with multiple compatible games?
Yes, one amiibo may work with multiple games. For example, you can use the Mario amiibo figure (Super Mario series) to receive a special Mario racing suit for your Mii character in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game. You can use the same Mario amiibo figure in the Super Mario Odyssey game to get a variety of helpful, optional gameplay assists.
Which characters are in the Nintendo amiibo character lineup?
Nintendo offers a wide lineup of amiibo accessories, ranging from popular characters to those who are a little more obscure. The amiibo figures themselves are made to be durable and long lasting as toys and collectibles.
Games, systems and amiibo sold separately. Figures shown not actual size and designs may vary. Compatibility and functionality of amiibo may vary per game. Some games allow you to save game data on the amiibo figure. Game data must be deleted before saving data from another amiibo compatible game. Software updates may be required. Visit amiibo.com for specific details on how each amiibo works.
