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'''amiibo''' ({{ja|アミーボ|Amībo}}, ''amiibo'') are a line of interactive figurines and cards available for usage with the [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Nintendo Switch]]<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/20/nintendo-confirms-amiibo-support-for-nintendo-switch-clarifies-additional-features]</ref> systems. By scanning an amiibo with {{iw|wikipedia|near field communication}} technology, players can receive various effects in games. | '''amiibo''' ({{ja|アミーボ|Amībo}}, ''amiibo'') are a line of interactive figurines and cards available for usage with the [[Wii U]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Nintendo Switch]]<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/20/nintendo-confirms-amiibo-support-for-nintendo-switch-clarifies-additional-features]</ref> systems. By scanning an amiibo with {{iw|wikipedia|near field communication}} technology, players can receive various effects in games. | ||
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==Function in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series== | ==Function in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series== | ||
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''Super Smash Bros.'' series amiibo figures for every | ''Super Smash Bros.'' series amiibo figures for every character in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' have been released, with amiibo figures for all characters in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' either already released or planned for future release. Some alternate costumes, such as male and female [[Corrin]], have separate amiibo available; others, such as [[Alph]] for {{SSB4|Olimar}}, do not. amiibo interact with games in the ''Smash'' series in two ways: '''Read-Only''', where data on the amiibo can be downloaded into the game, and '''Read/Write''', which have the additional functionality of data from the game being uploaded onto the amiibo.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/sg/hardware/amiibo/connect/index.html Read/Write and Read-Only amiibo functionality.]</ref> amiibo based on playable fighters are Read/Write, while all other compatible amiibo are Read-Only. | ||
amiibo notably break a unique rule about the ''Smash'' series. Masahiro Sakurai has stated that any mass produced merchandise related to the series outside of free giveaways and limited edition collectors' items are generally prohibited. The only exception so far have been amiibo, which have been in regular circulation since November 21st, 2014.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeLrIXCOUw0&t=334s Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / Wii U [Game Concepts]]</ref> | amiibo notably break a unique rule about the ''Smash'' series. Masahiro Sakurai has stated that any mass produced merchandise related to the series outside of free giveaways and limited edition collectors' items are generally prohibited. The only exception so far have been amiibo, which have been in regular circulation since November 21st, 2014.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeLrIXCOUw0&t=334s Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / Wii U [Game Concepts]]</ref> | ||
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==Release== | ==Release== | ||
For ''Smash'', amiibo are released in waves. Several staggered release dates have been announced, with each date containing a subset of the entire ''Smash'' lineup. The waves, the figurines they contain, and their release dates are detailed below; waves are listed in their American sets and dates, although the contents of each wave sometimes vary by region. | |||
''Smash''-related amiibo are priced at $12.99 in the US, $15.99 in Canada, £10.99 GBP in the United Kingdom, $17.95 AUS in Australia, ¥1200 JPY in Japan, and €14.99 EUR in Europe. | ''Smash''-related amiibo are priced at $12.99 in the US, $15.99 in Canada, £10.99 GBP in the United Kingdom, $17.95 AUS in Australia, ¥1200 JPY in Japan, and €14.99 EUR in Europe. | ||
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===Wave 10=== | ===Wave 10=== | ||
The tenth and final wave of ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' amiibo released worldwide on July 21, 2017, and featured amiibo of the last three [[Downloadable content|DLC]] characters: {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}, {{SSB4|Cloud}}, and {{SSB4|Corrin}}. Each of the three received an alternate version based on their alternate costumes: Bayonetta's design from the first ''Bayonetta'' game, Cloud's ''Advent Children'' costume, and female Corrin.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/852282653373980674]</ref> The alternate amiibo with these designs are officially referred to as "Player 2" versions. The "Player 2" versions of these three fighters were exclusively available through specific retailers | The tenth and final wave of ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' amiibo released worldwide on July 21, 2017, and featured amiibo of the last three [[Downloadable content|DLC]] characters: {{SSB4|Bayonetta}}, {{SSB4|Cloud}}, and {{SSB4|Corrin}}. Each of the three received an alternate version based on their alternate costumes: Bayonetta's design from the first ''Bayonetta'' game, Cloud's ''Advent Children'' costume, and female Corrin.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/852282653373980674]</ref> The alternate amiibo with these designs are officially referred to as "Player 2" versions. The "Player 2" versions of these three fighters were exclusively available through specific retailers. | ||
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===Wave 17=== | ===Wave 17=== | ||
Wave 17 marks the seventh wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched worldwide on January 17th, 2020. This wave features newcomers {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} and {{SSBU|Richter}} | Wave 17 marks the seventh wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. It was launched worldwide on January 17th, 2020. This wave features newcomers {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} and {{SSBU|Richter}}. This is the last wave to feature fighters from the base roster. | ||
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===Wave 24=== | ===Wave 24=== | ||
Wave 24 marks the fourteenth and final wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. {{SSBU|Sora}} is the only figure in this wave. It | Wave 24 marks the fourteenth and final wave of characters from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. {{SSBU|Sora}} is the only figure in this wave. It will be released on February 16th, 2024.<ref>https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/1732567373536690275</ref> | ||
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Demand for some amiibo far exceeded supply, leading to supply shortages. Pre-orders for {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}} broke sales records for Target, with the figurines selling out in only 35 minutes.<ref>[http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/25721/article/target-exclusive-rosalina-amiibo-sold-out-in-record-time/ Target-Exclusive Rosalina amiibo Sold Out in Record Time]</ref> amiibo from Wave 4 caused such huge demand that the web servers for GameStop crashed when pre-orders became available<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2015/04/02/the-amiibo-craze-broke-gamestop/]</ref>. GameStop also sold out of pre-orders for all Wave 4 amiibo in less than five hours.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/GameStop/posts/1010806118939314]</ref> | Demand for some amiibo far exceeded supply, leading to supply shortages. Pre-orders for {{SSB4|Rosalina & Luma}} broke sales records for Target, with the figurines selling out in only 35 minutes.<ref>[http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/25721/article/target-exclusive-rosalina-amiibo-sold-out-in-record-time/ Target-Exclusive Rosalina amiibo Sold Out in Record Time]</ref> amiibo from Wave 4 caused such huge demand that the web servers for GameStop crashed when pre-orders became available<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2015/04/02/the-amiibo-craze-broke-gamestop/]</ref>. GameStop also sold out of pre-orders for all Wave 4 amiibo in less than five hours.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/GameStop/posts/1010806118939314]</ref> | ||
These shortages caused panic among customers who were forced to wait for restocks and hope they can get a desired amiibo in the next round. This fervor encouraged scalpers to buy as many | These shortages caused panic among customers who were forced to wait for restocks and hope they can get a desired amiibo in the next round. This fervor encouraged scalpers to buy as many amiibos as possible and then resell them for immense price increases, an illegal practice known as price gouging. Nintendo's apparent lack of agency to restock led to the conspiracy that these shortages were planned to keep demand and value high. John Vignocchi, executive producer of competing NFC figure based game ''Disney Infinity'', commented about this conspiracy by stating "[An intentional shortage] is irresponsible and rude to your hardcore fans."<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/06/disney_infinity_producer_brands_amiibo_stock_shortages_irresponsible_and_rude Disney Infinity Producer Brands amiibo Stock Shortages "Irresponsible And Rude"]</ref> By the release of ''Ulimate'', the demand for amiibo had plateaued and the practice of retail exclusivity was abandoned, and most common amiibo can be found easily for reasonable prices today. | ||
==Cross-compatibility== | ==Cross-compatibility== | ||
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|{{AllChars|SSB4-U|s=24px}}||Grants the player extra in-game currency, items, or materials along with a ''Super Smash Bros.'' themed message. | |{{AllChars|SSB4-U|s=24px}}||Grants the player extra in-game currency, items, or materials along with a ''Super Smash Bros.'' themed message. | ||
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|{{symbol|other|16px}} ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bye-Bye BoxBoy!}}''||{{Head|Kirby|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|King Dedede|g=SSB4|s=24px}}||Unlocks character-based costumes for Qbby. | |{{symbol|other|16px}} ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bye-Bye BoxBoy!}}''||{{Head|Kirby|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|King Dedede|g=SSB4|s=24px}}||Unlocks character-based costumes for Qbby. | ||
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|{{symbol|mario|16px}} ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash}}''<ref group="n" name="Dr. Mario"/>||{{Head|Mario|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Luigi|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Peach|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Wario|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Rosalina|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4|s=24px}}||Allows the player to use the scanned character as a tennis partner that can be trained and improved. | |{{symbol|mario|16px}} ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash}}''<ref group="n" name="Dr. Mario"/>||{{Head|Mario|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Donkey Kong|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Luigi|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Peach|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Bowser|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Dr. Mario|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Wario|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Rosalina|g=SSB4|s=24px}}{{Head|Bowser Jr.|g=SSB4|s=24px}}||Allows the player to use the scanned character as a tennis partner that can be trained and improved. | ||
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|{{symbol|megaman|16px}} ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man 11}}''||rowspan="3"|{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSB4|s=24px}}||Grants the player an [[Energy Tank]] and other useful in-game items. Switch version only. | |{{symbol|megaman|16px}} ''{{iw|wikipedia|Mega Man 11}}''||rowspan="3"|{{Head|Mega Man|g=SSB4|s=24px}}||Grants the player an [[Energy Tank]] and other useful in-game items. Switch version only. | ||
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*Timmy and Tommy is the only master spirit which can be obtained via amiibo. | *Timmy and Tommy is the only master spirit which can be obtained via amiibo. | ||
*Due to the Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser figures technically being developed by {{iw|wikipedia|Activision}}, they are the only amiibo compatible with ''Smash'' not developed by Nintendo. | *Due to the Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser figures technically being developed by {{iw|wikipedia|Activision}}, they are the only amiibo compatible with ''Smash'' not developed by Nintendo. | ||
*Despite Palico, Palamute, Magnamalo, Razewing Ratha, Shiver, Frye, Big Man, Noah, Mio | *Despite Palico, Palamute, Magnamalo, Razewing Ratha, Shiver, Frye, Big Man, Noah, and Mio all having amiibo and spirits in ''Ultimate'', none of said amiibo are compatible with ''Ultimate'' and thus can't be used to acquire the corresponding spirits. | ||
*''Super Smash Bros.'' is the longest running line of amiibo, lasting from November 21st, 2014 to | *''Super Smash Bros.'' is the longest running line of amiibo, with 94 individual figures lasting from November 21st, 2014 to April 16th, 2024. | ||
==References== | ==References== |