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[[File:SSB4-U amiibo.png|thumb|300px|The first wave of amiibo for ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', as shown in [[Nintendo Direct]].]] | [[File:SSB4-U amiibo.png|thumb|300px|The first wave of amiibo for ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', as shown in [[Nintendo Direct]].]] | ||
'''amiibo''' are a line of interactive figurines available for usage with the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems. By scanning an amiibo with {{s|wikipedia|near field communication}} technology, players can receive various effects in games. For the Wii U, amiibo are scanned using the [[Wii U GamePad]]. The New Nintendo 3DS models are also natively compatible with amiibo, while older 3DS models will require an adapter to use the figurines.<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/us/howto/entry8.html Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: amiibo]</ref> While the concept of figurines using NFC technology to interact with the Wii U was previously explored with ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Rumble U}}'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' was the first game to feature the amiibo branding, acting as the debut and flagship title for the line. | '''amiibo''' are a line of interactive figurines available for usage with the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems. By scanning an amiibo with {{s|wikipedia|near field communication}} technology, players can receive various effects in games. For the Wii U, amiibo are scanned using the [[Wii U GamePad]]. The New Nintendo 3DS models are also natively compatible with amiibo, while older 3DS models will require an adapter to use the figurines.<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/us/howto/entry8.html Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: amiibo]</ref> While the concept of figurines using NFC technology to interact with the Wii U was previously explored with ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Rumble U}}'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' was the first game to feature the amiibo branding, acting as the debut and flagship title for the line. | ||
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amiibo can be used on any copy of the game, and the character on the amiibo is tied to the figurine, allowing for players to use its customized moveset and fighting style wherever they desire. | amiibo can be used on any copy of the game, and the character on the amiibo is tied to the figurine, allowing for players to use its customized moveset and fighting style wherever they desire. | ||
While {{forwiiu}} natively supports amiibo, {{for3ds}} currently does not do so, though Nintendo has confirmed a [[List of updates (SSB4-3DS)|patch]] will eventually be released as to allow for such compatibility, provided the user also has the appropriate hardware, as noted above. | While {{forwiiu}} natively supports amiibo, {{for3ds}} currently does not do so, though Nintendo has confirmed a [[List of updates (SSB4-3DS)|patch]] will eventually be released as to allow for such compatibility, provided the user also has the appropriate hardware, as noted above. This patch is set for a February 2015 release. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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===Wave 4=== | ===Wave 4=== | ||
The fourth wave of amiibo will be released in spring 2015. | |||
<gallery> | |||
None.png|{{SSB4|Charizard}} | |||
Lucina amiibo.png|{{SSB4|Lucina}} | |||
None.png|{{SSB4|Ness}} | |||
Pac-Man amiibo.png|{{SSB4|Pac-Man}} | |||
None.png|{{SSB4|Robin}} | |||
None.png|{{SSB4|Wario}} | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Future releases=== | ===Future releases=== | ||
