Each figure is capable of unlocking abilities, weapons and character customizations absent in the basic version of the game; Compared with traditional collectible statues, amiibo are indispensable allies of players, able to enrich the game experience and increase fun
Using amiibo is as simple as drinking a glass of water; the right Joy-Con on the Nintendo Switch console has a built-in NFC sensor that allows you to use amiibo figures

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Touch, watch and connect with your games! Discover amiibo, a new way to interact with your favorite Nintendo characters and games. By passing the figure through the NFC sensor of your Wii U GamePad or your Switch's Joy-Con it will come to life in compatible titles, the data from the chip will be transferred to the game for use in a variety of ways. As you play, your figure data will also be updated, so as you play, your amiibo is becoming more and more unique. Features: - Touch the NFC dot with the figure and discover how it comes to life. The data from the chip will be transferred to the game for use in different ways. - Unlike other NFC figure lines, you can use the same amiibo in many games: how they are used depends on the game. - For example, in Super Smash Bros. For Wii U, you can transfer your amiibo data to appear in the game and train it to fight for you or as your ally or your enemy. As your amiibo struggles, it will develop its own unique abilities and attributes, becoming stronger and learning new moves. - Amiibo-compatible consoles do not require any additional accessories to operate, plus it can be used with Nintendo 3DS and 2DS without NFC reader thanks to the NFC Reader/Writer accessory sold separately.Figure Am *The design of the case may be different in the Western version from that shown in the images