Amiibo

amiibo is a line of near field communication devices available for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems. They utilize figures based on iconic Nintendo characters, as well as third-party developer characters. amiibo figures must be tapped on the Wii U GamePad, 3DS peripheral, or New 3DS touch screen in order to interact with a compatible game. amiibo cards are also set to be released in 2015.

The Legend of Zelda amiibo
Five amiibo based on their  appearances are set to be released during 2014 and 2015.

In, using either the Link or Toon Link amiibo for the first time unlocks the Spinner as a weapon type for Link, and subsequent uses will result in a weapon rated 3 stars or higher. Using the Zelda or Sheik amiibo also results in a random weapon rated 3 stars or higher. Using the Ganondorf amiibo or any other amiibo not from the Zelda franchise results in either a random weapon rated 3 stars or lower, or random Materials or Rupees of various amounts. A reward, regardless the type, can only be awarded once per day for a single amiibo. There is also a limit of five amiibo rewards allowed per day. A Medal is rewarded after receiving 100 amiibo rewards.

In, using either the Link or Toon Link amiibo unlocks the Link Racing Suit usable by the Mii character. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, using an amiibo creates a in-game version of the character figure tapped. The amiibo can be trained, leveled up, and customized in order to be used in battles against other amiibo or human players.

In , using the Link amiibo unlocks a pattern for based on him. In , it turns Mario into an 8-bit sprite of Link from after grabbing a Mystery Mushroom.

amiibo can also be used on the Wii U title, . By tapping an amiibo on the GamePad, a 3-minute demo of a NES or SNES game can be unlocked. Some of the games that can be unlocked include The Legend of Zelda,, and.