Amiibo give you a great and unique way to interact with your favorite Nintendo characters and games. Amiibo are interactive figures and cards that interact with your games. By scanning an amiibo while playing compatible Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS or Wii U software, you can discover surprising new features. Amiibo have different effects depending on the game. You can unlock new modes, weapons, or character customizations, or upgrade your amiibo's abilities to make them a perfect partner or strong opponent. You can also use amiibo on Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS with the Nintendo 3DS NFC reader/writer (sold separately). If you own an amiibo figure, all you need is amiibo-compatible software. No additional accessories are required to use amiibo figures on Switch, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL.