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Get cool in-game extras with amiibo accessories and compatible games. Just tap an amiibo accessory to the NFC touchpoint on a compatible system to enjoy fun in-game extra features in compatible games on the Nintendo Switch system, New Nintendo 2DS XL system, New Nintendo 3DS XL system and Wii U console. Games, systems, and amiibo sold separately.
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Another Amiibo for the shelf... or Ebay...
on June 23, 2017
Posted by: Galen
First off, I would like to point out that, at the time of writing this, there are 3 reviews for this item, 2 of which praise the quality of the product, BEFORE IT EVEN CAME OUT! I will take some pepper along with that grain of salt.
Now, If you are unfamiliar with Amiibo, then I can attest to the build that Nintendo has put into these figures. They feel sturdy and will withstand quite a bit of handling whether you are a collector or a kid wanting to live-reenact super smash bros.
What the figure DOES is pretty cool. Used in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, youwill get random food items and treasure chest with a random item. If you are lucky, you'll get a piece of the Fierce Deity costume/weapon, which is the final/best gear in its previous game (Majora's Mask).
THAT SOUNDS GREAT! You'd think, However, once you've obtained this armor/weapon, the figure becomes a bit useless. Sure, you can continue to use it in the game, but the rewards have diminishing returns, becoming less effective in the later bits of the game. As for other games, Nintendo's website had a list of games that it is compatible with, however it will not do anything special that any other amiibo couldn't do.
This is a moot point however, because the fact of the matter is YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE THIS FIGURE! The Pre-orders for this BestBuy exclusive were filled out within a day of the listing going up weeks ago. While you MAY get lucky with finding a missed one in store, chances are you'll have to deal with the resellers on ebay, amazon, and other scalping sites, paying x3 ~ x4 times the original price. As Nintendo hasn't announced any other use for this figure, quantities will most likely be limited to make way for future amiibos. This has been the case since the original launch of Amiibos 2 years ago.
Bottom line, the figure is nice. If you have Breath of the wild, it'll give you a bit more fun in the game. If not, it's just going to look nice on your self.
Assuming you can find one. Happy Hunting... Good luck.
My Best Buy number: 1001509677
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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