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(Rumble U technically works with amiibo, even though they're aren't meant to. I guess it counts...maybe?)
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'''amiibo''' (Japanese: '''アミーボ''' ''amiibo'') are a line of interactive figures by [[Nintendo]]. Each amiibo figure contains an NFC chip in its base, which allows it to interact with multiple games on both the [[Wii U]] and [[New Nintendo 3DS]] consoles using near field communication.
'''amiibo''' (Japanese: '''アミーボ''' ''amiibo'') are a line of interactive figures by [[Nintendo]]. Each amiibo figure contains an NFC chip in its base, which allows it to interact with multiple games on both the [[Wii U]] and [[New Nintendo 3DS]] consoles using near field communication.


Several Pokémon characters have been announced or released as part of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' line. These figures are intended for use with the eponymous game, which allows each figure to store a matching AI-controlled character that can be powered up and fought with/against in numerous game modes. {{p|Pikachu}} was released as part of the initial wave in November 2014; {{p|Lucario}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}} and {{p|Greninja}} have also been released, with {{p|Mewtwo}} planned for a future date.
Several Pokémon characters have been announced or released as part of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]'' line. These figures are intended for use with the eponymous game, which allows each figure to store a matching AI-controlled character that can be powered up and fought with/against in numerous game modes. {{p|Pikachu}} was released as part of the initial wave in November 21, 2014, while {{p|Lucario}} was made available in February 2015.  {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}} and {{p|Greninja}} are planned to be released on May 29, 2015, with {{p|Mewtwo}} planned for a future date.  
 
==Gallery==
[[File:Pikachu amiibo box.png|200px]]
[[File:Lucario amiibo box.png|200px]]
[[File:Charizard amiibo box.png|200px]]
[[File:Jigglypuff amiibo box.png|200px]]
[[File:Greninja amiibo box.png|200px]]


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Revision as of 23:23, 24 April 2015

amiibo (Japanese: アミーボ amiibo) are a line of interactive figures by Nintendo. Each amiibo figure contains an NFC chip in its base, which allows it to interact with multiple games on both the Wii U and New Nintendo 3DS consoles using near field communication.

Several Pokémon characters have been announced or released as part of the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U line. These figures are intended for use with the eponymous game, which allows each figure to store a matching AI-controlled character that can be powered up and fought with/against in numerous game modes. Pikachu was released as part of the initial wave in November 21, 2014, while Lucario was made available in February 2015. Charizard, Jigglypuff and Greninja are planned to be released on May 29, 2015, with Mewtwo planned for a future date.

Gallery

Pikachu amiibo box.png Lucario amiibo box.png Charizard amiibo box.png Jigglypuff amiibo box.png Greninja amiibo box.png

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