All details about amiibo Heroes for the living room

>> What is "amiibo"?
Since 28 November 2014, the amiibo figures in Europe are going to have. These are small replicas of fictional characters from the house of Nintendo. Its base includes a built-NFC chip (Near Field Communication), which retrieve data in Nintendo game consoles and can save. The amiibo characters so used to exchange data. They are available in various video games and are incidentally also as decoration, the quality is acceptable and the price of an average of 15 euros seems fine.

>> How one uses "amiibo"?
To store data on amiibo characters or retrieve the data, the NFC chip must interact in the figures with the Nintendo consoles. This occurs when the Wii U by the touch of character with the gamepad. For the Nintendo 3DS you need a special transfer product (NFC reader, available from autumn 2015), while the New Nintendo 3DS, which was released in March 2015. Europe is not dependent on such an additional product. For each console, as well as for games that appeared before the December 2014 an update is required to use the amiibo characters can.

>> Quality and processing:
In terms of quality there is not much to complain about; the characters are a separate product that still asks batteries neither additional cables. For processing should be said that the base is stable and the figures are painted clean. Mainly due to the support of some models or different locations to gross the figures are probably not considered a high quality collectable them. However, the extent of the benefit of amiibo figure depends on the consumer. Rarities or rather production errors pieces like a Figure without arms or the like to achieve a handsome price.

>> Problem of price fluctuation and bottlenecks:
Although initially there was no great demand for the figures, it was not only in Japan but also overseas, so in Europe to supply problems. The consequence is that some figures offered overpriced or not available. Basically you should not pay more than the going rate (15 euros) you, otherwise you will spend more than usual. Despite the fact that Nintendo produced the figures in certain cycles, there have been reports of replenishment of earlier cycles, which is why it has become unlikely not to get a certain figure.

>> Compatible Game:

>> Amiibo Touch and Play: Nintendo Classic Highlights
This is a free software that can be downloaded from May 2015 eShop. Touching a amiibo figure the GamePad the WiiU, as a randomly generated game from Nintendo is caused. This game can now be played for a certain time for free. Basically you play demo versions of popular classics, with multiple entry options (such as different levels or worlds). The type of amiibo figure is insignificant and does not affect what game is unlocked. Among the games can be found for example, Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Kirby's Adventure, Excitebike, Balloon Fight, F-Zero, and much more.

>> Super Smash Bros. for N3DS / WiiU
The in "Super Smash Bros." playable characters will be published gradually as amiibo characters. If a character with the game connected, so a so-called FIG-fighters are created. This is a computer-controlled fighters, which can be edited and trained individually. Then the player can compete with or against these fighters. FIG fighters always makes for bonuses and even continues to evolve. So it can take for example the player fighting habits and become a virtual partner or a kind of business card. Players who are looking for powerful allies or powerful enemies or simply want to have fun away from the main modes of the game can, so use the amiibo figures to still get out a little bit extra from Smash. Each amiibo figure represents its FIG-fighter, and vice versa, thus each amiibo figure of Smash-series is compatible with the game.

>> Mario Kart 8
Be very specific amiibo figures with "Mario Kart 8" associated, so costumes are unlocked for Mii characters of the game. If a Mario character read about, one turns Mario outfit including free helmet for the Mii racers. Supported characters are: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Kirby, Fox and Captain Falcon. Ask for Update in April 2015, the following figures are supported: Sonic, Mega Man, Pac-Man, Wario, Bowser, Toad, Rosalina, residents, Olimar.

>> Hyrule Warriors
This game is a special amiibo figure of great benefit. If the link-figure (or by Toon Link) brought the game in conjunction, so switched to free an exclusive weapon for the character Link, namely the slider. All other amiibo characters can be read by the game a day a time to get bonuses like quality (already activated) weapons or materials and rubies. However, the upper limit is five bonuses per day. This means that every day more than five different amiibo characters can be read by the game. The figures of Zelda and Sheik off just for them designed weapons-free and hardly materials and rubies and the like.

>> Mario Party 10
In this game, the amiibo-figures symbolize not only the pawns of the participants of the board game entertainment, but also guarantee access to one of the modes, the amiibo mode. In this the board is changed depending on the character, such as through features such as Maxi-fungi and other extras to bring new life into the board game parties. However, the mode in comparison to the other modes designed interesant is not more than a gimmick. Works are Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi and Bowser. The four figures of Donkey Kong, Wario, Rosalina and Toad are also compatible.

>> Yoshi's Woolly World
If a amiibo woolen Yoshi held on the gamepad, so a second controllable Yoshi appears in this game. He can swallow and turn into a projectile, which the player opens more possibilities, for example, certain enemies easier to defeat or easier to explore certain regions.

>> Kirby and Rainbow brush
Both Kirby itself and the figures of King Dedede and Meta Knight can be associated with the game to unlock powerful special attacks for Kirby, which he can then use in his adventure. Thus difficult opponent defeated easier or hard to reach places can be made more accessible.

>> Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
With the Toad figure can be a new mode to unlock, which makes looking for a little within the known levels Toad characters. These are well hidden and encourage them to re-play.

>> Splatoon
The female and male Incl Ingen, so the name of this amiibo characters, missions will be unlocked. Upon successful completion of these missions will find new and special equipment or weapons to the players who are not available in the game otherwise.

>> One Piece: Grand Battle Super! X
Ten of the available amiibo characters from the smash series switch Costumes for characters in the game. So Luffy can unlock costumes in the style of Mario and Luigi, while Zoro and Sanji Permalink may occur as Fox, provided the relevant figures to the game have been associated. Robin finds himself in Samus outfit and dresses up as Robin Fit trainer. Kirby is for Chopper, Marth for Brook, Yoshi for Usopp, Donkey Kong for Franky.

>> Codename STEAM
The four amiibo figures the Fire Emblem series, namely Marth and Ike and Lucina and Daraen, occur after activating Special Characters on with special skills in the various missions.

>> Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy +
Certain amiibo characters unlock new looks for the flying of transport in the game. Confirmed so far are Mario (both figures), Luigi (both figures), Peach (both figures), Link (or Toon Link), Samus and Fox.

>> Available figures from the SMASH Collection (with above benefits):
>> From 28.11.14 - Mario, Donkey Kong, Peach, Yoshi, Link, Samus, Pikachu, Kirby, residents, Marth, Fox, WiiFit trainer
>> From 19:12:14 - Luigi, Diddy Kong, Zelda, Pit, Captain Falcon, Little Mac
>> From 23:01:15 - Bowser, Rosalina, Sheik, Toon Link, Lucario, Ike
>> From 20:02:15 - King Dedede, Meta Knight, Sonic, Shulk, Mega Man
>> From 4/24/15 - Wario, Charizard, Ness, Daraen, Lucina, Pac-Man
>> From 5/29/15 - Jigglypuff, Quajutsu
>> From June 2015 - Ganondorf, Palutena, Sinister Pit, Zero Suit Samus
>> From July 2015 - Olimar, Bower Jr., Dr. Mario

>> Available characters from the Mario Collection (with the same benefits as their doppelganger):
>> From 20:03:15 - Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Yoshi, Toad
>> From 6/26/15 - woolen Yoshi

>> Available figures from the SPLATOON collection (only in the game Splatoon available):
>> From 05/29/15 - Male Inkling, Teenage Inkling
>> From 5/29/15 - Inkling (only available in the Special Edition)

>> Also available: amiibo cards (for Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer)
>> From autumn 2015

>> More information at the official site of Nintendo
>> Amiibo.de / amiibo.at

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