Touch, watch and connect to your games!

Tap an amiibo on the Wii U GamePad’s NFC touchpoint while using compatible software and you’ll uncover surprising new features! amiibo have different effects depending on the game: you might unlock new modes, weapons or character customisations, or even boost your amiibo’s abilities to turn it into your perfect partner – or a formidable foe!

You can change the look of in-game characters and expand your customisation options with themed costumes by using amiibo in compatible software. In Mario Kart 8, use amiibo to add Mii racing suits – special character costumes for your Mii – to your racing wardrobe! Your Mii will be the talk of the track with stylish racing suits that show off Nintendo characters such as Mario, Yoshi and more!

One amiibo, multiple games A single amiibo can be used with multiple games, adding a whole new level of fun to your favourite titles. Even if you have game data from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U saved on your amiibo, you can still use it to unlock content in Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors and more! Some software can read and write specific data to and from amiibo, so your amiibo’s abilities can change as you play. Other games only read data from amiibo; for example, touching a character’s amiibo to the Wii U GamePad might bring that character or some of their attributes into the game! Simply tap an amiibo to your Wii U GamePad and register your Mii data to make it your own! As you use it in games, your amiibo will develop to become unique to you! A software update may be required to use amiibo functionality in amiibo compatible games. A system update may also be required to use amiibo functionality.