Nintendo Amiibo Figure from the Super Smash Bros Collection.
This robotic operating buddy was released in 1985 as an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System. R.O.B. introduced a new and unique way for players to interact with games. In recent years R.O.B.’s appeared as a playable character in multiple games, including Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, using projectile weapons to attack and a rocket base to fly through the air.
Connect with the game
Introducing amiibo characters – designed to connect and interact with
compatible games. By holding the amiibo figurine over your Wii U GamePad,
you'll open up new experiences within each corresponding game.
Your amiibo will store data as you play, making it your very own, one-of-a-kind amiibo.
The first amiibo series will be for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Send your amiibo character in to fight and grow stronger!
In the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game, you'll be able to scan your amiibo into the game. You'll then be able to fight against your amiibo, team up with it in battle or watch it battle other in-game characters. Your amiibo will be able to increase its attack and defense stats and even learn new fighting tactics.
In addition to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, a variety of other games will offer amiibo compatibility. How they interact will vary from game to game.
Wii U games with planned amiibo functionality include:
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Mario Party 10
- Super Mario Maker
- Yoshi's Woolly World
- and more