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[Touch, Look, and Connect with Games]
Of course, amiibo are fun to touch and look at. They're character figures that connect to the game world.
Each amiibo leads to a variety of experiences and gameplay in various games. Your amiibo will grow into a unique character through gameplay. [Appears in Games] For example, in "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U," it will appear in-game as your rival or partner. [Raise Your amiibo] For example, in "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U," you can customize your fighter and develop it into your own unique character. [Get Exclusive Items] For example, in "Mario Kart 8," you can obtain a Mii-exclusive racing suit based on the character you touch. [Register Your Mii] Register your Mii and turn it into your own unique amiibo.
[On Wii U and New Nintendo 3DS] On Wii U, it appears on the Wii U GamePad, and on the bottom screen on New Nintendo 3DS. For compatible software, simply touch amiibo to connect to the game. *Compatible software will be released in the future. *For more information, please visit the Nintendo website.
*The images of amiibo are under development and may differ from the actual product. Due to product characteristics, individual differences may occur. Thank you for your understanding.
amiibo is a trademark of Nintendo.
Product Introduction
In addition to being fun to touch and look at, these character figures connect with the game. While playing compatible software, touching an amiibo to the bottom screen of the Wii U GamePad or New Nintendo 3DS will create various in-game experiences. For example, in the first compatible software, "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U," you can have amiibo appear in the game and fight in your place. As you battle, your character will grow, improving their attack and defense power, learning various tactics, and even customizing their special moves.