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Nintendo Confirms Switch will be Fully Compatible with Amiibo, Miis Optional

January 24, 2017 Amiibo King

Nintendo has moved to remove any doubt about the compatibility of Amiibo with its upcoming Nintendo Switch console. Despite the Japanese company confirming this back in October last year after announcing the new console doubts still remained among Amiibo fans. Now Nintendo has reiterated the fact that the figurines will work with either controller on its official Twitter page: Whether you use a Joy-Con or Pro Controller, #NintendoSwitch is fully compatible with your #amiibo! pic.twitter.com/2T2uWPCoUQ — Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) 23 January 2017 Nintendo Switch Absolutely Compatible with Amiibo Back in…

Video: Goodbye! Boxboy! Debut Gameplay Trailer

December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 Amiibo King

The video game development studio behind classic Nintendo character Kirby have announced a third Boxboy! game. Hal Laboratory Inc has announced that Goodbye! Boxboy! will be the next Boxboy! game for Nintendo 3DS. The upcoming puzzle platformer will be available in physical format and on the e-store as a digital download. The new game will also come with its own exclusive Amiibo which will be able to unlock hidden secrets. Check out the Goodbye! Boxboy! debut gameplay trailer above for more.

Watch: Miitopia Amiibo Trailer

December 10, 2016 Amiibo King

Miitopia Amiibo Trailer Nintendo has released the latest Miitopia Amiibo trailer which highlights the new games’ support for Amiibo figurines. Players will be able to tap their Amiibos on their 3DS consoles to unlock special costumes that can be found in-game. According to Kotaku, the game looks like a wild ride and a lot of fun. The site goes on to describe Miitopia as a mixture of Tomodachi Life and JRPGs!

Does Super Mario Maker 3DS Have Amiibo Compatibility?

November 23, 2016 Amiibo King

It may not have been officially announced by Nintendo in a press conference, but a recent update to the Nintendo amiibo games website now contains Super Mario Maker 3DS as an upcoming game. The popular Wii U platform game is now being ported to 3DS, giving players the chance to design their own platform levels while they are on the go. [Update: We have received word from the Nintendo camp that this game will not have amiibo compatibility. The official amiibo games website removed Super Mario Maker 3DS from…

Nintendo Blames Lack of Supporting Titles for Sluggish Amiibo Sales

November 14, 2016November 14, 2016 Amiibo King

On 20 October 2016, Nintendo officially released a trailer of their upcoming new games console, the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Wii U was barely a blip on the radar when you compare it to the other giants in the industry, the Sony PlayStation 4 and the Microsoft XBOX One. These two consoles always overshadowed Nintendo and Nintendo tried to use Amiibo to make their console relevant. However, it partially failed. Now, Nintendo is saying that due to fewer new games supporting Amiibo technology, the sales of Amiibo have plummeted over…

Nintendo adds Amiibo Support in new Animal Crossing: New Leaf Update

November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 Amiibo King

The original Animal Crossing first came out on the Nintendo GameCube in 2001 and it was well received by gamers and critics alike. That spawned several sequels, the most recent one being Animal Crossing: New Leaf on the Nintendo 3DS portable games console. Now, Nintendo wants to take this game to the next level with an update. Gamers can now include their Amiibo figurines with the game, bringing the toys to life within the game! Players can take their Amiibo figurines and tap them on the NFC reader on the…

Video: Mario Party Star Rush Amiibo Trailer

October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 Amiibo King

Mario Party Star Rush for Nintendo 3DS is out on November 4 2016 and Nintendo latest trailer for the game highlights how Amiibo will add to the excitement to the party. With the company recently reporting falling Amiibo sales the new video shows the central roles that the figures play in the game. For instance, in Rhythm Recital, the Dr. Mario amiibo can be tapped to add a song, among other abilities. Mario Party Star Rush is already available in Europe and the 4 November release date applies to releases in the…

Nintendo Confirms Amiibo will work with Nintendo Switch

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 Amiibo King

Nintendo has finally revealed that its upcoming new console the Nintendo Switch, previously referred to as Nintendo NX will have Amiibo support. The new console is good news for Nintendo fans as the Japanese company fights to remain relevant in the console market. First things first, the Nintendo Switch is a beautiful looking gaming machine. But for Amiibo owners that excitement for the newly revealed console had become dampened by fears that their beloved figurines wouldn’t be compatible. As with issues surrounding supplies when nintendo Amiibo first launched, Nintendo was…

UK Amiibo Fans Frustrated after Special Edition Splatoon Amiibo Shipment is Stolen

May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 Amiibo King

Splatoon Special Edition Pack with squid

As noted before on this site, Nintendo has created a phenomenon with it’s Amiibo figures. The Japanese gaming giant has faced a higher than expected demand for the peripheral, but has also taken advantage of that popularity by releasing limited edition runs such as the gold Mario Amiibo. And it seems that things have just got a whole lot worse for some UK Amiibo fans after a lorry carrying a shipment of special edition Splatoon Amiibo destined for retailer GAME was stolen. The incident was reported on many major gaming…

Silver & Gold Mario Amiibo: Nintendo Reveals Rare Collectors Editions

May 23, 2015November 19, 2015 Amiibo King

Nintendo has revealed new silver and gold Mario Amiibo as part of 2 new lines of Amiibo collector’s editions. The gold Mario Amiibos are one of two Mario lines that the Japanese electronics giant is planning to introduce as rare Amiibo pieces. The other Mario figure will come in silver. Silver or Gold Mario Amiibo? Both! Nintendo seems to have literally struck gold with its line of Amiibo figures and the company is moving quickly to capitalise on the product’s popularity. The Gold Mario Amiibo and the silver figure look set to be a popular addition…