Amiibo is Nintendo's NFC (Near Field Communication) figures, that when placed on the NFC sensor of the Wii U Game Pad, will send data to the system, injecting that character in the game. The Nintendo Wii U gaming console (as well as the Nintendo 3ds and 2ds - using a peripheral set for a 2015 release) will send data back to the Amiibo figure to be stored on the Amiibo figures internal chip. This data keeps track of your progress in the game, increasing the Level (up to level 50 - with features such as defense, attack, speed, and more), of your Amiibo figure, letting you customize your Amiibo, and teach them new tactics, evolving the figure. So even if you and a friend, or family member, have the same Amiibo figure, each Amiibo will be different and unique to the owner. The first set of Amiibo figures will be the Super Smash Bros roster, but more figures are under way. Even more compatible games are on the way from major Nintendo IP, but to start things off, we have Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 8, Mario Party 10, Captain Toad: Treasure Track, and Yoshi's Woolly World to enjoy. Nintendo's Amiibo NFC Figures being toy collectibles, card game aspects, enhanced game play, and replay value to the Wii U, 3DS, 2Ds, and beyond. Let's see how the Nintendo Amiibo figures will evolve (both in game, and out).
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