amiibo

From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Revision as of 06:23, June 17, 2016 by Infinite8 (talk | contribs) (→‎Super Mario: Release dates confirmed for AU/NZ)
Jump to navigationJump to search
The amiibo logo
Amiibo Illustration
Concept artwork for amiibo.

amiibo is a brand of "Toys to Life" products[1] consisting of near field communication-based figurines that can have data read and written on them, used as add-ons to games with amiibo compatibility. Originally referred to internally under the working title "Nintendo Figure Platform" ("NFP") in development[1], the first line of amiibo, based upon Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, launched on the same day as Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the first amiibo-compatible game, and there are amiibo lines based upon various games and franchises[2], such as the Super Mario and Yoshi's Woolly World lines.

Features

amiibo can be used with Wii U software by placing a figure on the NFC sensor near-field communicator built into the Wii U GamePad under the D-pad; the console must also be updated to at least version 5.3.0. A peripheral for the Nintendo 3DS has also been released in the fall of 2015 that wirelessly connects to the 3DS to send and receive data[3]; the New Nintendo 3DS, however, features a built in near-field communicator on the bottom touch-screen. amiibo come with data already on them, but data can also be written on them by the hardware. Several figures will be compatible with multiple games; for example, the Super Smash Bros. line Mario figure can also be used in Mario Party 10.[4] Multiple games can read an amiibo's data, while only one game's data can be written to the figure at a time.[5]

In addition to figurines, a card format for amiibo has also been announced.[6] Additionally, an app has been released for the Wii U that allows players to unlock demos of certain NES and SNES titles by scanning an amiibo, titled amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits.[7]

Mario-related games compatible with amiibo

Game Description Read/Write or Read
Final North American boxart for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Upon scanning the Toad amiibo, "Pixel Toad" appears, hidden in each stage for the player to find. Every other amiibo increases the player's amount of 1-ups. Amiibo read only icon
This game only reads the data on the amiibo.
Mario & Luigi - Paper Jam - NOA Boxart.png Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Compatible amiibo gives the player a special support card to use in battle. Amiibo read/write icon
This game both reads and writes data on the amiibo.
Transparent version of the Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games boxart. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS) Scanning a Mario amiibo will unlock a Gold Mario costume, while scanning a Sonic amiibo will unlock a Super Sonic costume, both of which can be used on the player's Mii.[8] Amiibo read only icon
This game only reads the data on the amiibo.
File:Box NA - Mario Kart 8.jpg Mario Kart 8 Compatible amiibo will unlock 19 alternate costumes for Miis, giving them a racing suit based upon the character scanned. Amiibo read only icon
This game only reads the data on the amiibo.
File:WiiU MarioParty10 pkg.jpg Mario Party 10 Scanning certain amiibo allows the player to access amiibo Party mode, in which the amiibo characters are used as game pieces to travel across the board; the player can also unlock special boards based upon the scanned amiibo to play on in amiibo Party. Touching other amiibo figures to the Wii U GamePad controller give the player Scratch Bonuses use to win Mario Party points to unlock in-game bonus content. Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon
This game both reads and writes data on certain amiibo, while it only reads data on other amiibo.
File:MarioTennisUltraSmashBoxart.png Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash When a compatible amiibo is scanned into the game, that character appears in the game as a computer partner that can be trained, similarly to Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Amiibo read/write icon
This game both reads and writes data on the amiibo.
MM&FACAmericanLogo.png Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Scanning a Mario series amiibo creates a toy character of the scanned character to navigate a level; different character toys have different abilities. Scanning a non-Mario series amiibo creates a Mini Spek to navigate a level. Amiibo read only icon
This game only reads the data on the amiibo.
Official artwork Super Mario Maker Scanning amiibo of certain characters allows them to be inserted into the game as a power-up, though only in the Super Mario Bros. graphical style. By placing the character inside of a block, they appear as a Mystery Mushroom when hit, which transforms Mario into that character. Accompanying sound effects also result, and some mystery costumes can do a pose by pressing +Control Pad up all mystery costumes can be unlocked by completing the 100 Mario challenge, By scanning the 30th Anniversary 8-bit Mario amiibo, a Big Mushroom appears in the game, which makes Mario grow to a giant size, able to break blocks by running into them, and defeat enemies instantly, but if he takes a hit, he will become normal Mario again.[9] If the classic one is scanned, the game will look as if it is being played on a CRT television. If the modern one is scanned, objects and enemies will take on a more modern look. Amiibo read only icon
This game only reads the data on the amiibo.
North American boxart for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. This version is the final commercial print as released for consumers. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Once an amiibo is scanned in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, the player can play with them in a team battle or against them. They are referred as Figure Players (shortened as FP) in-game. They are actually being controlled by CPUs and players can train them, until they reach level 50. The player can customize their power, defense, and speed values at their own will with the obtained custom parts. By playing as FPs, they may grow by level (which caps at 50) and change their strategy depending what their opponents usually do. During fights, they may obtain gifts, such as Trophies, Equipment, and Gold, which are given to the player. Amiibo read/write icon
These games both read and write data on the amiibo.
Boxart for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
File:YoshisWoollyWorld NABoxart.jpg Yoshi's Woolly World Once a Yoshi amiibo is scanned in Yoshi's Woolly World, another Yoshi appears, which mimics the moves of the player. The player can also make a Yarn ball out of the Yoshi, and throw it like in multiplayer mode. Players can save one Yoshi design onto the Yarn Yoshi amiibo. Scanning any other amiibo unlocks a Yoshi design based on the character.[10] Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon
This game both reads and writes data on certain amiibo, while it only reads data on other amiibo.

Non-Mario games compatible with Mario-related amiibo

  • Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +: Unlocks plane designs based on amiibo scanned (compatible with Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser).
  • Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash: If the player has also linked a Chibi-Robo amiibo to the game, figures of Chibi-Robo imitating the scanned amiibo's pose will be added for collection in the Toy Capsule Machine (compatible with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Bowser, Dr. Mario, Bowser Jr., Rosalina, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Wario).
  • Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends: Any non-The Legend of Zelda-based amiibo gives the player a random item, weapon, or Rupees. Up to five amiibo can be scanned per day.
  • Kirby: Planet Robobot: Provides a copy ability to Kirby. Certain amiibo yield specific abilities, such as Mario giving Kirby the Fire ability, Link giving him the Sword ability, or Peach giving him the Parasol ability.
  • New Shape Discovery! Rittai Picross 2: Unlocks a Picross puzzle based on the scanned character (compatible with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Bowser, and Dr. Mario).
  • Nintendo presents: New Style Boutique 2 - Fashion Forward: Unlocks outfits and accessories that are designed by the respective character (compatible with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Toad, Bowser, and Rosalina).
  • One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X: Unlocks costumes based on amiibo scanned (compatible with Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi).
  • Pokkén Tournament: Unlocks various in-game items such as clothing items and money. Up to five can be scanned daily.
  • Skylanders: SuperChargers: Allows use of the playable characters Donkey Kong and Bowser by scanning the Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser figurines.

amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits

Main article: amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits

In a Nintendo Direct, a new game entitled amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits was announced as a free-to-play game in which tapping amiibo figures on the GamePad unlocks demos of classic games. These demos will be randomly chosen and assigned to the player's specific amiibo, and will allow the player 3 minutes to traverse through "gameplay highlights." By tapping an amiibo during the demo, the player can change the scene and also reset the timer.

Mario-related amiibo lines

Super Smash Bros.

Release dates

Region Wave Release dates
Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. North America

Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
Wave 6
Wave 7
Wave 8
Wave 9
Wave 10
Wave 11
Wave 12

November 21, 2014
December 14, 2014
February 1, 2015
May 29, 2015[11]
July 31, 2015[11]
September 11, 2015[11]
September 25, 2015
November 1, 2015
November 13 , 2015
November 20, 2015
January 22, 2016
March 16, 2016

Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates. Europe

Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
Wave 6
Wave 7
Wave 8
Wave 9
Wave 10
Wave 11
Wave 12
Wave 13

November 28, 2014
December 19, 2014
January 23, 2015
February 20, 2015
April 24, 2015
May 29, 2015
June 26, 2015[12]
July, 17 2015[12]
September 25, 2015[13]
October 23, 2015
November 20, 2015
January 29, 2016
March 18, 2016

Flag of Japan, used officially since August 13, 1999 and in a de facto capacity since February 27, 1868. For Japanese release dates. Japan

Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
Wave 6
Wave 7
Wave 8
Wave 9
Wave 10
Wave 11
Wave 12

December 6, 2014
January 22, 2015
February 19,2015
April 29, 2015
May 28, 2015
June 11, 2015
July 30, 2015[14]
September 10, 2015 [13]
October 29, 2015
November 5, 2015
December 17, 2015
TBA

Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia since December 8, 1908. For Oceanian release dates. Australia

Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
Wave 5
Wave 6
Wave 7
Wave 8
Wave 9
Wave 10
Wave 11
Wave 12

November 22, 2014
December 12, 2014
January 29, 2015
April 25, 2015
May 30, 2015
July 4, 2015
July 23, 2015
September 26, 2015
October 24, 2015
November 21, 2015
TBA
TBA

Figure list

Figures Wave Compatible Mario-related games
NA EU JP AU MK8 SSB3DS SSBU CT:TT MP10 YWW SMM MM&F:AC ML:PJ MT:US MS:R16OG
File:AMIIBODEBOWSER.png
Bowser
3 3 2 3 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
File:AMIIBODEBOWSERJR..png
Bowser Jr.1
6 8 7 7 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - Amiibo read/write icon -
File:AMIIBODECAPITANFALCON.png
Captain Falcon
2 2 1 2 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODECHARIZARD.png
Charizard
4 5 4 4 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEPITSOMBRIO.png
Dark Pit2
5 7 6 6 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEDIDDYKONG.png
Diddy Kong
2 2 1 2 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEDK.png
Donkey Kong
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - Amiibo read/write icon -
File:AMIIBODEDRMARIO.png
Dr. Mario3
6 8 7 7 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon
Duck Hunt's amiibo
Duck Hunt4
7 9 9 8 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEFALCO.png
Falco2
10 11 10 10 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEFOX.png
Fox
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEGANONDORF.png
Ganondorf
6 7 6 6 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEGRENINJA.png
Greninja1
4 6 5 5 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEIKE.png
Ike
3 3 2 3 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEJIGGLYPUFF.png
Jigglypuff3
4 6 5 5 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEREYDEDEDE.png
King Dedede
3 4 2 2 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEKIRBY.png
Kirby
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODELINK.png
Link
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODELITTLEMAC.png
Little Mac
2 2 1 2 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODELUCARIO.png
Lucario1
3 3 2 3 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
Lucas amiibo.png
Lucas
11 12 11 11 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODELUCINA.png
Lucina
4 5 4 4 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODELUIGI.png
Luigi
2 2 1 2 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
File:AMIIBODEMARIO.png
Mario
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon
File:AMIIBODEMARTH.png
Marth
1 1 1 1 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEMEGAMAN.png
Mega Man
3 4 3 3 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEMETA.png
Meta Knight2
3 4 2 3 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:Mewtwo-amiibo.png
Mewtwo
9 10 9 9 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
Mii Brawler's Amiibo
Mii Brawler1
8 9 8 8 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - Amiibo read only icon - - -
Mii Gunner's Amiibo
Mii Gunner1
8 9 8 8 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - Amiibo read only icon - - -
Mii Swordfighter's Amiibo
Mii Swordfighter1
8 9 8 8 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:Mr. G&W amiibo.png
Mr. Game and Watch4
7 9 9 8 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODENESS.png
Ness4
4 5 4 4 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:Amiibopikmin&olimar.png
Olimar
6 8 7 7 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEPALUTENA.png
Palutena5
5 7 6 6 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEPAC-MAN.png
Pac-Man
4 5 4 4 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBOPEACH.png
Peach
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
File:AMIIBODEPIKACHU.png
Pikachu
1 1 1 1 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEPIT.png
Pit
2 2 1 2 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
R.O.B.'s international AmiiboR.O.B.'s Japanese Amiibo
R.O.B.4
7 9 9 8 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEROBIN.png
Robin
4 5 4 4 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEROSALINA.png
Rosalina & Luma3
3 3 2 3 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - Amiibo read/write icon -
Roy amiibo.png
Roy4
12 12 12 12 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
Ryu amiibo.png
Ryu
12 12 12 12 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODESAMUS.png
Samus
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODESHEIK.png
Sheik
3 3 2 2 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODESHULK.png
Shulk4
3 4 3 3 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODESONIC.png
Sonic
3 4 3 3 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - Amiibo read only icon
File:AMIIBODETOONLINK.png
Toon Link
3 3 2 3 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEALDEANO.png
Villager
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEWARIO.png
Wario
4 5 4 4 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - Amiibo read/write icon -
File:AMIIBODEENTRENADORADEWIIFIT.png
Wii Fit Trainer
1 1 1 1 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODEYOSHI.png
Yoshi
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
File:AMIIBODEZELDA.png
Zelda
2 2 1 2 - Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -
File:AMIIBODESAMUSZERO.png
Zero Suit Samus
6 7 6 6 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - - -

1 - Exclusively at Toys "R" Us at launch in North America.
2 - Exclusively at Best Buy at launch in North America.
3 - Exclusively at Target (Walmart in Canada for Jigglypuff and Dr. Mario) at launch in the United States; in the case of Rosalina, while originally planned to be exclusive in Canada, it was instead distributed in limited quantities to several retailers at launch after several stores were closed.
4 - Exclusively at GameStop (EBGames in Canada) at launch in North America.
5 - Exclusively on Amazon at launch in North America.

Super Mario

Release dates

Region Wave Release dates
Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. North America Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
March 20, 2015
May 29, 2015
November 4, 2016
Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates. Europe Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
March 20, 2015
October 7, 2016
November 4, 2016
Flag of Japan, used officially since August 13, 1999 and in a de facto capacity since February 27, 1868. For Japanese release dates. Japan Wave 1
Wave 2
March 12, 2015
December 17, 2015
Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia since December 8, 1908. For Oceanian release dates. Australia Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
March 21, 2015
May 30, 2015
October 8, 2016
November 5, 2016

Figure list

Figures Wave Compatible Mario-related games
NA EU JP AU MK8 SSB3DS SSBU CT:TT MP10 YWW SMM MM&F:AC ML:PJ MT:US MS:R16OG
File:Boo Amiibo Small.png
Boo
3 2 3 -
Amiibo of Bowser, concept art
Bowser
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
File:Daisy Amiibo Small.png
Daisy
3 3 4 -
File:Diddy Amiibo Small.png
Diddy Kong
3 3 4 Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
File:DK Amiibo Small.png
Donkey Kong
3 2 3 Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
amiibo of Luigi, concept art
Luigi
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
Amiibo of Mario, concept art
Mario
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon
Gold Mario Amiibo
Mario - Gold Edition12
1 N/A 2 2 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon
The Silver edition of the Mario amiibo
Mario - Silver Edition[15]3
2 N/A N/A 2 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon
Amiibo of Princess Peach, concept art
Peach
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
File:Rosalina Amiibo Small.png
Rosalina
3 2 3 Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
amiibo of Toad, concept art
Toad
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon - - Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
File:Waluigi Amiibo Small.png
Waluigi
3 3 4 -
File:Wario Amiibo Small.png
Wario
3 2 3 Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
amiibo of Yoshi, concept art
Yoshi
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -

1 - Exclusively at Walmart at launch in United States.
2 - Exclusively at Target at launch in Australia.
3 - Exclusively at EB Games at launch in Australia.

Yoshi's Woolly World

Unlike other amiibo, the Yoshi's Woolly World amiibo are made of yarn rather than plastic, with an NFC chip and scan point in the underside rather than having a base with the chip in it. The Mega Yarn Yoshi, however, has the NFC chip underneath its left foot instead of its underside.

Release dates

Region Wave Release dates
Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. North America Wave 1
Wave 2
October 16, 2015
November 15, 2015[16]
Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates. Europe Wave 1
Wave 2
June 26, 2015
November 27, 2015[17]
Flag of Japan, used officially since August 13, 1999 and in a de facto capacity since February 27, 1868. For Japanese release dates. Japan Wave 1
Wave 2
July 16, 2015
December 10, 2015
Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia since December 8, 1908. For Oceanian release dates. Australia Wave 1
Wave 2
June 25, 2015
November 21, 2015

Figure list

Figures Wave Compatible Mario-related games
NA EU JP AU MK8 SSB3DS SSBU CT:TT MP10 YWW SMM MM&F:AC ML:PJ MT:US MS:R16OG
Green Yarn Yoshi, for use with Yoshi's Woolly World.
Green Yarn Yoshi
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
Pink Yarn Yoshi, for use with Yoshi's Woolly World.
Pink Yarn Yoshi
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
Light-Blue Yarn Yoshi, for use with Yoshi's Woolly World.
Light Blue Yarn Yoshi
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
YarnYoshiamiiboMega.jpg
Mega Yarn Yoshi1
2 2 2 2 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -

1 - Exclusively at Toys "R" Us at launch in North America.

30th Anniversary

Release dates

Region Wave Release dates
Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. North America Wave 1 September 11, 2015[11]
Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates. Europe Wave 1
Wave 2
September 11, 2015[18]
October 23, 2015[18]
Flag of Japan, used officially since August 13, 1999 and in a de facto capacity since February 27, 1868. For Japanese release dates. Japan Wave 1 September 10, 2015[19]
Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia since December 8, 1908. For Oceanian release dates. Australia Wave 1
Wave 2
September 12, 2015[20]
October 24, 2015

Figure list

Figures Wave Compatible Mario-related games
NA EU JP AU MK8 SSB3DS SSBU CT:TT MP10 YWW SMM MM&F:AC ML:PJ MT:US MS:R16OG
8-Bit Classic Mario.png
30th Anniversary Mario - Classic Color
(Mario (Classic Colours))
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon
8-Bit Modern Mario.png
30th Anniversary Mario - Modern Color
(Mario (Modern Colours))
1 2 1 2 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon

Skylanders: SuperChargers

While they are primarily meant to be Skylanders figures, the bases of these figures act as a switch that, when twisted, switches between the Skylander mode, and an amiibo mode which allows the figures to be used in amiibo-compatible games compatible with other versions of the figure. These figures are included with the Skylanders: SuperChargers starter packs for Nintendo consoles; Turbo Charge Donkey Kong comes with the Wii U versions, while Hammer Slam Bowser comes with the Wii and Nintendo 3DS versions; each figure also comes with a personal vehicle.[21] The standard versions were later released separately alongside their vehicles.

Release dates

Region Release dates
Flag of the United States of America since July 4, 1960. For North American (and sometimes South American) release dates. North America September 20, 2015 (With Game)
January 9, 2016 (Separately)
Flag of the European Union (previously the European Economic Community). For European release dates. Europe September 25, 2015
Flag of Japan, used officially since August 13, 1999 and in a de facto capacity since February 27, 1868. For Japanese release dates. Japan TBA
Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia since December 8, 1908. For Oceanian release dates. Australia September 26, 2015

Figure list

Figures Wave Compatible Mario-related games
NA EU JP AU MK8 SSB3DS SSBU CT:TT MP10 YWW SMM MM&F:AC ML:PJ MT:US MS:R16OG
File:Bowser Toy.jpg
Hammer Slam Bowser
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
File:Donkey Kong toy.jpg
Turbo Charge Donkey Kong
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - Amiibo read/write icon -
Dark Hammer Slam Bowser figurine
Dark Hammer Slam Bowser
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon -
Dark Turbo Charge Donkey Kong figurine
Dark Turbo Charge Donkey Kong
1 1 1 1 Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read/write icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon Amiibo read only icon - Amiibo read/write icon -

Controversy

The availability of certain amiibo have been subject to criticism. For example, the Target exclusive shipments of the Rosalina & Luma amiibo have been stated to be ceased permanently, limiting the availability of the amiibo in the U.S. until a restock at Target.com came mid July 2015.[22] Immediately following the preorder release of the Wave 4 amiibo, GameStop servers experienced a major overload and shut down temporarily for nearly an hour. The incident has been met with intense criticism and frustration by fans who wished to purchase the amiibo.[23] John Vignocchi, the executive producer of Disney Infinity, another game that uses NFC figures, has stated "[An intentional shortage] is irresponsible and rude to your hardcore fans.", referring to the amiibo shortages.[24] Satoru Iwata has noticed the issue and has apologized for it; he has promised that more will be manufactured to meet the demand in the future.[25] The amiibo cards, which are confirmed to be released in the near future, are intended to address the amiibo figurine shortages.[26]

Gallery

Template:Morepic

Trivia

  • The word "new" in the new Nintendo 3DS logo is stylized similarly to the amiibo logo.
  • The Mr. Game and Watch amiibo is the only amiibo so far that has more than one pose for the amiibo.
  • The R.O.B. amiibo was the only amiibo whose color changed between regions: however, both colors are now available worldwide.

External links

References

  1. ^ a b Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2015 - Q & A. Nintendo (February 17, 2015). Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  2. ^ Seedhouse, Alex (November 21, 2014). Nintendo teases plans for future amiibo series beyond Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Insider. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  3. ^ Nintendo (Nintendo of America). (April 1, 2015.) Nintendo Direct 4.1.2015. YouTube. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  4. ^ amiibo compatibility chart on the official amiibo webpage on Nintendo of America's website.
  5. ^ http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/11/nintendo_outlines_confusing_amiibo_save_data_limitations
  6. ^ Nintendo Direct: 4.1.15. Nintendo of America (April 1, 2015). Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  7. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMedqo8mLaQ
  8. ^ Nintendo 公式チャンネル, December 27th 2015. [1]. YouTube. Retrieved January 1st 2016.
  9. ^ Nintendo (Nintendo of America). (June 16, 2015.) Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015. YouTube. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  10. ^ NintendoWiiUUK (May 26, 2015). Yoshi's Woolly World - Cute amiibo patterns! (Wii U). YouTube. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  11. ^ a b c d Line-up on the official Nintendo of America amiibo webpage.
  12. ^ a b https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/598110488195629056
  13. ^ a b Smash Direct 14.06
  14. ^ amiibo list on the Japanese amiibo webpage
  15. ^ amiibo by Nintendo - Mario - Silver Edition - Super Mario. Nintendo. Retrieved on May 14, 2015.
  16. ^ Hussain, Tamoor (August 24, 2015). Star Fox Zero, Mario Maker Wii U Bundle Release Dates Announced. GameSpot. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  17. ^ Wii U 3DS Q3 - Q4 2015 schedule. Nintendo of Europe. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  18. ^ a b Line-up | amiibo. Nintendo of Europe. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  19. ^ amiibo on the Nintendo of Japan website. Nintendo of Japan. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
  20. ^ line-up on the official amiibo website for Nintendo of Australia. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  21. ^ Paclibar, Jenah (June 26, 2015). Skylanders SuperChargers release date: Game arrives September 20; starter pack includes Donkey Kong and Bowser. Vine Report. Retrived June 27, 2015.
  22. ^ Groux, Christopher. "Nintendo Wave 1 And 2 Target Amiibo Discontinued: Link, Kirby Are Rare? Rosalina, Luma Cancel Confirmed?". Design & Trend. (Feb 28, 2015). Web. Retrieved June 1, 2015
  23. ^ The Newest Amiibos Are Sold Out, And Fans Are Upset Klepek, Patrick. Kotaku. (April 03, 2015). Web. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  24. ^ Disney Infinity Producer Brands amiibo Stock Shortages "Irresponsible And Rude" McFerran, Damien. Nintendo Life. (June 9, 2015). Web. Retrieved June 9, 2015
  25. ^ Iwata says he's not retiring from hosting Nintendo Direct events, apologizes for amiibo shortages. GoNintendo. (May 31, 2015). Web. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  26. ^ Amiibo in the Form of Cards Coming This Year Pitcher, Jenna. IGN. (Feb 17, 2015) Web. Retrieved June 1, 2015.