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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''' is a line of figurines available for the [[Wii U]] and [[3DS]]. They are designed to work with games via the Wii U GamePad's {{s|wikipedia|near field communication}} technology, with the Nintendo 3DS requiring an adapter and the New Nintendo 3DS having such technology built-in<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/us/howto/entry8.html Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: amiibo]</ref>. Among the titles to feature a line of amiibo includes ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', with the game also marking the first time amiibo could be used with the Nintendo 3DS.
'''amiibo''' is a line of figurines available for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] that are designed to work with games via {{s|wikipedia|near field communication}} technology. For the Wii U as well as the New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL models, this technology is already built into the system (residing on the GamePad in the Wii U's case.) For older 3DS models, however, an adapter will be required to use the figures.<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/us/howto/entry8.html Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: amiibo]</ref> Among the titles to feature a line of amiibo includes ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', with the game also marking the first time amiibo could be used with the Nintendo 3DS.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
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amiibo, when scanned by the console, allows the character represented by the figurines to be used in-game in any of the game's various modes. The character, however, can be modified by players by [[character customization]] options available in the game. With these modifications, amiibo figurines can level up as they fight more often, up to a level of 50; as they gain levels, amiibo can potentially "learn" techniques from other characters, as well as gain improved fighting statistics. 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 wherever they desire.
amiibo, when scanned by the console, allows the character represented by the figurines to be used in-game in any of the game's various modes. The character, however, can be modified by players by [[character customization]] options available in the game. With these modifications, amiibo figurines can level up as they fight more often, up to a level of 50; as they gain levels, amiibo can potentially "learn" techniques from other characters, as well as gain improved fighting statistics. 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 wherever they desire.


While the Wii U version natively supports amiibo, the 3DS version 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.
While the Wii U version natively supports amiibo, the 3DS version 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.)


''Smash''-related amiibo are priced at $12.99 USD, £10.99 GBP, or ¥1200 JPY, depending on the region. Pricing for elsewhere in Europe has not yet been announced.
''Smash''-related amiibo are priced at $12.99 USD, £10.99 GBP, or ¥1200 JPY, depending on the region. Pricing for elsewhere in Europe has not yet been announced.

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The first wave of amiibo for Super Smash Bros. 4, as shown in Nintendo Direct.

amiibo is a line of figurines available for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS that are designed to work with games via near field communication technology. For the Wii U as well as the New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL models, this technology is already built into the system (residing on the GamePad in the Wii U's case.) For older 3DS models, however, an adapter will be required to use the figures.[1] Among the titles to feature a line of amiibo includes Super Smash Bros. 4, with the game also marking the first time amiibo could be used with the Nintendo 3DS.

In Super Smash Bros. 4

The amiibo menu screen in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, with Mario's stats being modified.

Super Smash Bros. 4 supports the use of amiibo, with its series of figurines representing the various characters available for play in the games. While all playable characters are represented, alternate costumes, such as Alph for Olimar, are not featured in the line. amiibo figurines are not required to unlock any characters or other features in the games, and they are completely optional for playing both versions.[2]

amiibo, when scanned by the console, allows the character represented by the figurines to be used in-game in any of the game's various modes. The character, however, can be modified by players by character customization options available in the game. With these modifications, amiibo figurines can level up as they fight more often, up to a level of 50; as they gain levels, amiibo can potentially "learn" techniques from other characters, as well as gain improved fighting statistics. 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 wherever they desire.

While the Wii U version natively supports amiibo, the 3DS version currently does not do so, though Nintendo has confirmed a patch will eventually be released as to allow for such compatibility (provided the user also has the appropriate hardware, as noted above.)

Smash-related amiibo are priced at $12.99 USD, £10.99 GBP, or ¥1200 JPY, depending on the region. Pricing for elsewhere in Europe has not yet been announced.

Confirmed amiibo figurines

The following characters are confirmed to have amiibo, either through video or images of the figurines themselves or through footage of a character with the "FP" tag:

Wave 1

The first wave of amiibo launched on November 21, 2014, alongside the North American release of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Wave 2

The second wave of amiibo will be released on December 14th, 2014 in North America.

Wave 3

The third wave of amiibo will be released in Japan on January 22, 2015 and in North America in February 2015. In North America, several of the amiibo will be exclusively available through specific stores.

Future releases

Shinya Takahashi of Nintendo's SPD division confirmed that the plan is to ultimately release amiibo figurines for all characters on the roster.[3]

Gallery

  • How to work amiibo figures with the Wii U.

    How to work amiibo figures with the Wii U.

  • Promotional art depicting Mario and Link's amiibo in Smash 4.

    Promotional art depicting Mario and Link's amiibo in Smash 4.

References

  1. ^ Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: amiibo
  2. ^ IGN: Super Smash Bros. Wii U Gameplay Demo -IGN Live: E3 2014
  3. ^ IGN: E3 2014: Nintendo on Amiibo, Smash Bros., and Custom Figurines

External links

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