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Frequently asked questions about amiibo
As long as you have an amiibo, all you need is software that’s compatible with amiibo. When using amiibo on Nintendo Switch, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL and New Nintendo 2DS XL, no additional accessories are required.
If you wish to use amiibo on your Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS, you will need the NFC Reader/Writer accessory that’s due to be released on October 2nd.
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.
Yes, you can still play amiibo-compatible games without an amiibo. However, you won’t be able to use the amiibo functionality of these games without an amiibo.
Certain games, such as amiibo Touch & Player: Nintendo Classics Highlights, require amiibo.
amiibo-compatible games are separated into two types: "read/write" 
and "read" 
. Games that use the read/write functionality of amiibo can both save and read data to and from an amiibo.
Games that use the read functionality of amiibo only read data from an amiibo. If you use an amiibo with a game that uses the read/write functionality, for instance Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, you can still use the same amiibo in other games that use only the read functionality, such as Super Mario Maker on Wii U.
However, a single amiibo can only be used with one game that uses the read/write functionality at a time. To use a different game that uses the read/write functionality with the same amiibo, the data must first be cleared from the amiibo using "Delete Game Data" in Nintendo Switch System Settings, “amiibo Settings” in Wii U System Settings, or in HOME Menu Settings on Nintendo 3DS family systems.
You can register a nickname and link a Mii to an amiibo with the “Register Owner and Nickname” option.
The "Delete Game Data" option on Nintendo Switch or “Delete amiibo Game Data” option on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family systems can be used to delete save data from the amiibo. This will allow you to save data from another game that uses the read/write functionality.
In addition, you can reset and clear all settings from an amiibo, including nickname and Mii data, with the “Reset amiibo” option.
You can store game data for a single game that uses the read/write functionality on an amiibo. To use the amiibo with another game that uses the read/write functionality, you will need to delete the game data from the amiibo.
However, even if you have game data stored, an amiibo can still be used in games that use the read functionality at any time.
To delete game data saved on an amiibo on Nintendo Switch:
- Go to "amiibo" in the Nintendo Switch System Settings.
- Select "Delete Game Data" and follow the on-screen instructions.
To delete game data saved on an amiibo on Nintendo 3DS family systems:
- Go to "amiibo Settings" in the HOME Menu Settings on Nintendo 3DS family systems.
- Select "Delete amiibo Game Data" and follow the on-screen instructions.
To delete game data saved on an amiibo on Wii U:
- Go to "amiibo Settings" in the Wii U System Settings.
- Select "Delete amiibo Game Data" and follow the on-screen instructions.
In addition, you can completely reset an amiibo by selecting the “Reset amiibo” option and following the on-screen instructions.
A software update is now available that enables amiibo features in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS when playing on New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL and New Nintendo 2DS XL.
If you wish to use amiibo on your Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS, you will need the additional NFC Reader/Writer accessory (sold separately).
