Are amiibo really worth buying? - BGR!

[@chip41kitana23roblox]

Kirby watched Sonic commit suicide 1192 times. Kirby is now scared for life.

[@logfinite]

We try to heal sonic by putting a scarf around him, painting his arms blue and wrapping bandages around him

[@TheSparkofKnowledge]

Nah, kirby will only be scared by Sonic Boom

[@zerowat1914]

Smash Games That just made him commit suicide even more... You could say it was a "Sonic Boom"

[@BlueAmpharos]

TheSparkofKnowledge You mean the song he played at the end of the video, or the game of the same title?

[@zerowat1914]

BlueAmpharos I know it wasn't my comment you were replying to, but definitely the game, lol

[@BalrogGameRoom]

Hey everyone! Just as a reminder - This video isn't meant to be an end-all, be-all video on what amiibo can do (I didn't even use custom powers, so they'd be evenly matched!), so please let me know of any experiments you tried in the comments! I'd love to hear what everyone's working on with their amiibo. Have a wonderful 2015!!

[@Pixlbyter]

Awesome!

[@PacPantsify]

You Too Balrog!

[@leachimsdiam7009]

I got a pikachu one

[@comicconman8826]

not a wonderful 2015 a wonderful 101

[@kirbytoad661]

i got a yoshi amiibo and trained it normally to level fifty and had him fight a bunch of level nines and he won but then i started fighting with him on a cheap custom stage and later had him fight a gain on a normal stage and he lost so it seems amiibo aren't great with custom stages

[@thepurplewalrus4200]

"I'm a casual." "I can easily beat a level 9 cpu." I feel bad about myself now.

[@brodycrozier2612]

It wasn't the fall that killed Sonic. It was Sonic Boom that killed him.

[@capsulate8642]

Bruh ...

[@TheCapinToast]

bruh

[@44sonic10]

Bruh

[@RAVENKING26]

bruh

[@alex-vs4jv]

bruh

[@SpaceHamsterGames]

My Mario amiibo named Murio kicks my ass.

[@superawesomeguy2280]

Just like Spooder-Man :O

[@BalrogGameRoom]

Murio's gotta save Princess Peuch

[@SpikeyStudio]

***** With his brother Lewiggy and pet Yossi

[@psFACKfanboi]

I have 12 of them, and my "mayro" is by far the smartest

[@Goons_Squad]

My ness amiibo is named neest

[@jimmywhetzel]

marf for amiibo king

[@Haedox]

You are the amiibo king, Jimmy.

[@SaikTheGalvantula]

The Legendary Hero-King, Marf, and his wife, Caeder.

[@PlayerFiveVids]

Marf from Robot & Monster would probably be my main in Sma5h

[@lewietheterrier]

we want roi! :P

[@christopherchurch6022]

Fire Emblem finally has a meme.

[@Haedox]

Honestly these amiibo are not that worth it. They are perfect for Smash, but other than that, there is not much you can do with them. I really love them for collector's items, but as gameplay content, they are pretty lackluster

[@thebaraking174]

wtf do u expect, they just came out lol

[@Haedox]

LuckyGoHappy Still...

[@ToxicWolf1132]

I expect when more games come out with amiibo functionality, like for instance when treasure tracker gets the amiibo functionality, they will gain more playability. You're right about them not doing much now, but I'm sure that will change in the future

[@elcocho1568]

For now they are pretty mehhh, but there's still games coming out with amiibo support

[@TheBardPlays]

If they were anymore than what they are, people would complain Nintendo is using the amiibo as dlc. You cant please everyone.

[@roychen5235]

Doing nothing yet winning all the time has given Kirby to think and meditate. He has questioned his existence and philosophies. He has reached spiritual enlightenment. And chose to lose to you because he has realised he is nought but a game character. But won against the others because he knew their faults as nothing but slaves to your bidding.

[@LucasZero64]

Your videos are so much better than before, I'm not 100% sure what changed but i like it.

[@FlameLFH]

When I was training my Mario amiibo, it would manage to grab me just as I was pressing the grab button. It's like fighting a better you. The dev team did an amazing job programming this kind of AI.

[@RSN-Bran]

Awesome video. Really funny and informative. I've not seen anyone go so in depth with them yet

[@Thenedoftime]

Loving the Xenoblade Chronicles music in the background. Great video as usual, keep it up!

[@multilegolover]

Press 1 repeatedly. Have fun! Also, clicking 5 then 6 makes him say "I put it in more then I though I did" I'll go die now

[@CanyonF]

+Cool Cool press 8 to hear me after school

[@ThoughtsAreFreedom]

Loving the new format. I almost gave up on your channel, the switch was worth it Wally. Happy new year!

[@meteormafia4167]

Just imagine Nintendo pulling off a Skylanders type of crossover adventure game. You could meet or fight minor characters of other franchises or explore the worlds!

[@RadioTails]

My Peach amiibo did actually 'Taunt' after smashing a character. Very amusing, I saved the replay. Also throwing Kirby down the stairs was hilarious!

[@holyknightsirtjhd1855]

the ending was hilarious where you would just look down slowly in shame. gold

[@Chocohalation]

I wish that teabag worked...

[@OMGWHATTHEJANK]

i got my marth amiibo to teabag after it gets a kill but it stopped doing after like 3 matches when it realized it was pointless

[@CazMeister]

Marth, what have they done to you?! You're killing me Nintendo! Killing me, I say!

[@shanemuldoon6227]

BEST ENDING EVER! XD I THINK I ALMOST SH*T MYSELF! thank you for that awesome fit of laughing you gave me!

[@cadencemayberry2431]

DUUUUUUDE you got a Villager and a Marth good finds. Also happy new year Balrog hope the basically channel reboot goes really good for you at least I have been loving the new content.

[@cadencemayberry2431]

Just an extra note the amiibo get buffs even if you don't feed them equipment which is kinda not nice for me it feels unfair.

[@aaronviazanko6308]

Is the Sonic Boom instrumental song at the end foreshadowing something Wallid?

[@BalrogGameRoom]

n-n-NO

[@SomeoneNamedMark]

Balrog bro i love you freaking videos man, dat ending killed me.

[@Iinoleum]

Cool vid man, Thanks for the advice. Wasn't sure if I wanted to open my amiibos or not but this definatly sold me! Haha.

[@itsavgbltpta]

I was very tempted to try the running off the edge thing, so I'm glad you did it for me, lol. Awesome video - not too many good ones on Amiibo that I've seen yet! On a side note, gotta love that Sonic music on your end card. I used to throw the Sonic CD game in my CD player and rock out to that soundtrack. ;)

[@itsavgbltpta]

On a second side note, I just read how many comment mentioned the Sonic CD song you used at the end, lol. The power of nostalgia!

[@Goronproductionds]

I had a Pikachu amiibo that I tried training with mixture of myself as Megaman and other amiibo, it used a bizarre technique where it jump and use thunder in the air to strike opponents from above, I think this is an interpretation of how I tend to use the Down+Air with Megaman. It also learned to switch between offensive and defensive playstyles, which I think it learned from my other amiibo's play styles.

[@danieluzumaki14]

xD the falling kirby down the stairs made me laugh but i think it got really strong because it wanted revenge for you also making sonic fall a lot of times until he came to a dark solution of beating everyone to death... by the way: new subscriber :D

[@ahbeef]

I'm training my Bowser amiibo to do nothing but Side-B Suicide kills and it seems to be pretty effective so far, but he's only level 16 at the moment.

[@allmightypixel9770]

I think they fix that now

[@ahbeef]

yeah but he still does it anyway :P

[@allmightypixel9770]

lol nothing like when games nuff character that so fun like what they did to little mac

[@meowskull]

If it wasn't a blood sport to hunt down the "less produced" amiibos then they would be cool. I found a Pit and C. Falcon at my Gamestop yesterday. The rush I got from finding them was comparable to winning the fucking lottery.

[@teambz9166]

I heard somewhere that someone trained their amiibo on special brawl with 300% and gravity. Once the amiibo reached level 50 it dodged every move like its life depended on it. Pretty cool

[@kohl1035]

Hey Balrog! I just wanted to say i really love this new thoughts on series, And also i really enjoy watching your videos overall :)

[@sherkonia644]

these videos bring back freshmen year of high school memories for me haha

[@GamezPDD]

I found the Master Hand ending much more hilarious than I should have.

[@Butterworthy]

LOL poor Kirby has PTSD now...

[@JordiumZ]

I remember watching this back in the day

[@BalrogGameRoom]

Same

[@BBladem83]

this was great. looking forward to more thoughts on!

[@santiagorael]

The thing I like the most about amiibos is the though of training against myself.

[@carolmay8108]

I think we all learned something today and that something is that life is better with sound effects.

[@CBMX_GAMING]

Your new thumbnails are really eye-catching!

[@PKGamingOmega]

My Little Mac amiibo learned how to edge guard really well with his down smash, which is something I do. It gets the timing perfectly almost every time. However, he keeps full charging his standard B, even though I severely punish it with a counter every time. He just doesn't learn...

[@adamfromflorida]

I trained 8 Amiibo just by having them fight each other. About to test how good they are against a regular trained Amiibo.

[@BalrogGameRoom]

Ooh that sounds cool, please post your results!

[@snivyian2199]

Everything you posted on Twitter makes sense now.

[@AnthonyThe6reat]

Love the ending music. Great to hear it. :D

[@KTSpeedruns]

A single purchase to unlock content in multiple games and acts as a collective figurine as a consolation when they're not being used. That's beyond DLC.

[@jackchu5453]

Has anyone ever tried getting two of the exact same amiibo and train them differently to level 50 to see if they actually have adaptive AI and not just unique AI scripting for each amiibo character?

[@jimmyseb2000]

So should Ivey an amiibo of a character I can play well or does it not matter

[@TheWaddleGames]

Apparently if you train your amiibo in 300% or high gravity matches, it learns to dodge much better.

[@FunnyGamerA1ex]

Can I use a single amibo for all the games that have Amibo functions? Like Smash, Splatoon, and Zelda? Or does it need to be a character that’s in the game for it to work for the game?

[@RinoaL]

i have a Wii-U, and i bought some Amiibos, but i'll probably never use them with my Wii-U. i just bought them because i wanted Zelda, Link, Samus, and Peach figurines.

[@TheGamersState]

I'm going to be honest here, I've actually become obsessed with Amiibos. I have all of wave 1, all of wave 2, and most of wave 3. The only Amiibos that are currently out that I don't have are Meta-Knight, King Dedede, Rosalina, and Shulk. I don't know what it is about them but I just love owning the figures, their quality is good, I really like how small they are, and they allow for tons of experimentation with Super Smash Bros. Heck I've even at times considered making a video series on the Amiibos that involves some sort of plot. And if anyone can tell me where the heck I can find a Rosalina here in the UK, please do because I really want a Rosalina Amiibo.

[@nyodesu]

0:46 Don't feel bad Balrog, I sat on my Link amiibo...and broke it.

[@Ryowhosakazaki]

Balrog, i had some good news on my amiibo's. Thanks to your tips, i have finally learned how to earn presents instead of getting at Classic mode or Trophy Rush. Thanks to my Peach amiibo, i had found the mii hat i was looking for. Also you can't just leave the wii u and let the amiibo's playing, or the system will such down even when you put the gamepad on a charger. It happens to me once, when i let the amiibo's training at Smash on a time of 99 Minutes, but if you don't pay attention on the wii u, the wii u will shut down some sort of a stand-by, only worse. Fortunately i had to starting over and let the 5 amiibo's playing. Then on Saturday, i finally got the mii hat thanks to my Peach amiibo. What a adventure and i'm pretty much done for now.

[@BanjoKazooietheNintendofan]

+Robin, The Tactical Genius Bruh.

[@SomeAsian]

Want to make a teabagging amiibo? Give it the Crouch Heal custom.

[@noahtoad4095]

Here are the top 5 Amiibo (in my opinion) you should probably get if you only need the essentials. 1. Toad (fully required for 100%ing Captain Toad, and can quickly unlock the Toad board in Mario Party 10)(Also an Amiibo skin in Mario kart, and Mario maker.) 2. Megaman (For the Megaman Legacy Colection & Smash 4)(also unlocks an Amiibo skin in Mario kart, and Mario maker) 3. Yoshi/Plush (Yoshi's willy world & Smash 4)(plus they are adorable! I have 4 plushies!)(also unlocks an Amiibo skin in Mario kart, and Mario maker) 4. Shovel Knight (Shovel Knight, adds fantastic new content for both Shovelknight Wiiu and 3DS Amiibo scanner owners!) 5. The Mario Maker 30th anniversary Amiibo. (Unlocks the Big Mushroom in super Mario maker.) (also functions as Mario for Mario Party 10, unlocks a Mario kart mini skin, a fighter in Smash 4, and can be used in many more!)

[@3rdAgeSoap]

that chin slam at 2:15. Damn dude. respect.

[@nderkatgamz]

0:54 is what i usually do exept its a random stage, kirby is blue and lvl 50

[@bartkomedy]

As someone who isn't a Smash Bros fanatic, the only appeal that Amiibo has for me is display.

[@erstar5791]

God Damit Balrog! I just brough some amiibo today and did all the reseach I could online YESTERDAY! Anyway I still enjoyed your video and the amiibo.

[@lajazziamacklin8418]

I'd say so. I got both Sephiroth and Joker immediately a few weeks after their launch days. I ordered Joker at GameStop and Sephiroth at Target through the mail. As soon as I got Joker, I learned that all of his amiibo were sold out rather quickly the very next day. I ordered both amiibo on different days/months. Plus, the price for these bad boys skyrocketed from $15.99 to be even more expensive, so good thing I picked these amiibo up before their prices increased.

[@treebark4000]

Me:You may know everything I'm gonna do, but that's not gonna help you since I know everything you're gonna do! Strange, isn't it? Amiibo: ...

[@shyguyshyster1666]

The funny thing is, I made my Kirby do a teabag. I just kept using down every so often after hitting him. It might not work for everyone, but it does work.

[@Dentantje]

I bought two Amiibo and I don't know, I love how they look and the quality of them but I was a little bit disappointed in the use of them in Smash Bros at least. Sure there are more games they can be used for but eh.. I'll buy some more of them just because I like them so much as a physical thing but for software use I don't think I will be using them much.

[@loganpauls53rdcloset65]

One day Balrog, you will find a way to make amigo t-bag!

[@Bidizzle]

I taught my Luigi amiibo to taunt even at level 50. But he uses his down taunt to spike people on the edge.

[@koke1440]

Wait, so if yiu want them to counter your fighting style and destroy you you go against them but, if you want them to be just like you them have them be on tems?

[@DotFizzletoon]

How do you take off Pikachu of his amiibo base?

[@Spectral69]

my cat licked my foot

[@PomPomegrenade]

Congratulations.

[@connorreed7523]

I have a Kirby amiibo and IMO he's super durable even if he falls down the stairs since he's so soft and round (or in this case, hard and round.)

[@TidySage]

Can I use amiibos on my 3DS version of smash?

[@PMar797]

What's with the credits version of Sonic Boom at the end? Are you hinting at something, Balrog? ;)

[@Monado158]

I love amiibo, and I'd buy more, but they go out of stock so quickly that I really can't get the ones I'd like. I heard pre-orders ended for the Shulk amiibo, which was the one I really, really wanted to get, so now I'm expecting to miss out on that one. I guess Kirby will have to keep me company, and Zelda if I end up getting her.

[@CBMX_GAMING]

And I recommend getting any amiibo of characters you like and don't get a lot of good merch or attention, like Meta Knight. I also recommend pre-ordering amiibo online, shipping to your house if possible- you never know what will happen.

[@Redsoxking]

Thank you for your thoughts have a nice new year

[@Magicarpmaster]

I dont even have a wii u but ive bought most of them...(not villager wii fit and pitcuz i cant find them anywhere). That and with the 3ds support coming soon i cant wait to see what they do.

[@BebopBilly]

Wait, how do you recieve the rewards your amiibo has D:

[@OmegaJester09]

If only they weren't so damn hard to find... My local EB store has sold out of preorders for ALL of wave 3 already...

[@tonyfinale.]

there's also the fact that they deal higher base damage than you at higher levels so it's not even fair when they fight actual people so um

[@Nuggtendo]

I dont think you experimented enough, my amiibo taunts after every kill

[@TheBlueEspeon]

I'm the same with the taunting thing, I wanna teach mine to taunt, but I don't do it every time so it forgets it.

[@HeadFacethePirate]

Their stats are lower than standard on arrival an secretly upgrade them when they level up (defense, speed, attack...) Yes, even if you dont feed them equipment they still use it

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

Cloud and bayonetta and the dovakin (Corin) amiibo Imagine a Tifa amiibo perhaps Master chief might get an amiibo.

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

Nintendo, make a skull kid amiibo and a vaati one as well, I'll give you my coins

[@abem3134]

My secret for training Amiibo is special smash. Yeah, you forgot that exist huh?

[@SPac316]

They could be fun to collect like figurines at least. I hope they more more supplies so we don't have to pay a ridiculous amount for one.

[@johnmanreal9786]

The only problem I have with them is you can't stop training them for a while and you can't make mistakes while training them. I tried useing my Crash Bomb to keep my Mega Man amiibo off the stage, but I missed and fell into the blast zone on accident. Now whenever my Mega Man amiibo does his recovery, he shoots his Crash Bomb. I got bored of my lvl. 50 amiibo, and I took a break from them. When I came back, it was like they were lvl. 1. IT SUCKS.

[@NeonTotodile]

Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric review incoming, judging by the ending music?

[@PrincessGoth574]

That ending music, you tease.

[@ThatYozzyBloke]

Fight my Bowser amiibo, he will KICK, YOUR, ASS.

[@SonicSammich]

My Charizard is Pretty strong.

[@portalfan12345]

The wait is real for Ness and R.O.B.

[@Illuminati3Hunna]

Should I buy smash bros on the 3DS

[@clayjack9969]

Just out of curiosity how big is your amiibo collection right now, I have 15 but have ordered 10 more so am getting a least 25 and I think I will get even more later on.

[@thekestrel9290]

You are such I nerd, and that's why I love your channel!

[@atamiss3259]

Personally don't own a Wii U (yet) but i do collect things that i like. As for Amiibo's i do like a few of them like Fox and Mega Man. I just got Fox for the reason that i love Star Fox and this figure is the only high quality representation of that game in production. Also we have Mega Man that is a unique new design so as a fan its a must have. So although i cant comment on the gaming aspect of Amiibo's i can safely say that they are not useless and for fans or collectors it fills an otherwise empty spot on the nostalgia shelf for some of us. Please try to understand! LOL

[@comicconman8826]

hey barlog did you delete some of your reviews i have trouble finding your xenoblade review

[@misterknite]

Personally I think amiibos are dumb and don't plan on ever buying one but I enjoyed the solid arguments in this video. I enjoyed the silly jokes even more! Happy new year!

[@kirbytoad661]

i got a yoshi amiibo and trained it normally to level fifty and had him fight a bunch of level nines and he won but then i started fighting with him on a cheap custom stage and later had him fight a gain on a normal stage and he lost so it seems amiibo aren't great with custom stages

[@ABlob]

CPUs are a joke at custom stages. I made a pinball-like stage with canons on both sides and a small platform in the middle. The CPUs just go back and forth and can't get to me.

[@Audrasaur]

Where did you get that handheld gaming poster behind you?

[@Cobbengames]

I rate this vid 8/8. Your move balrog...

[@erstar5791]

I did a combo of things to my amiibo.... Going off what you said and amazingly my amiibo had my attacking srategy and a lv.9 CPU's defences! I worked out pretty good for my my amiibo though.

[@noneofyourbuisness8272]

What did you try for you other amibo... or amibos?