Nintendo Switch: use Amiibo characters - how it works

With the Amiibo characters, Nintendo combines the physical game world with the digital games. This practical tip shows you how to connect the figures to your switch.

Use Amiibo characters on the Nintendo Switch

• You can buy the Amiibo figures online or in stores. These are real game characters that you can not only put on the shelf, but also add new content to your games for the Switch. This usually includes new characters or new missions.
• The characters are compatible with some selected Nintendo games. The Switch includes The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 2.
• To use the Amiibo figures, you simply have to hold them to the right Joy Con controller on your console. The data is transferred from the character to the Nintendo Switch via an NFC chip. To do this, hold the figure as close as possible to the controller and wait a few seconds.

In the next practical tip we will show you all compatible Amiibo figures for Splatoon 2.