This same tech is used for Amiibo, the statues of video game characters and objects that can unlock special features and items in games. This leak suggests that Nintendo will continue to support ...

Over on the BEE-014 report – that's the right Joy-Con – makes repeated mention of RFID, which is the tech Nintendo uses for NFC transmissions with Amiibo figures. Again, it's not exactly ...

Nintendo Switch 2 filings have revealed Near Field Communication (NFC) support, which means Amiibo will probably work with the next-gen console. As spotted by The Verge, Federal Communication ...

Nintendo has won another lawsuit this week, this time against a pair of counterfeit sellers selling fake amiibo cards on Amazon. In October 2023, Nintendo and Amazon filed a joint lawsuit against ...

Now we know Amiibo figurines will be supported, as Switch 2 will support NFC - it's in the right Joy-Con, just like the original Switch. It's also confirmed to have faster Wi-Fi compatibility with ...

It's not a huge surprise, but it means Nintendo Switch 2 users will once again be able to use amiibo figurines in supported games. The filing also suggests Nintendo will continue to release new ...

While most of these reports are very dry with technical jargon, they do indicate that Switch 2 will support near field communication, or NFC, which is how the Amiibo figures were able to connect ...

Hopefully this means online matches and the like will run more smoothly (YouTube) Your amiibo collection will still work with Nintendo Switch 2, with new official documents revealing further ...

If you’re unaware of what NFC is, it’s the tech within the console that powers everything that has to do with Amiibo. This technology was introduced alongside Amiibo in the Wii U generation ...

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero rumored to release on Nintendo Switch 2. Official Nintendo Switch 2 reveal set for April 2, 2025, with price, release date, and launch games expected. Analysts predict ...

Switch 2 will be compatible with Amiibo figures due to an NFC reader in the right Joy-Con, as revealed in FCC filing. Nintendo may continue Amiibos selectively, possibly releasing limited numbers ...

The new update about Pokémon Legends: Z-A has revealed all sorts of exciting details and we're still unpacking everything here on Nintendo Life. One thing you don't want to overlook is the new ...