What Amiibo do in Every 3DS Game

We played every single Nintendo 3DS Game to see how Amiibo work in all the games!
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Most gameplay was recorded by: Carl
Additional Research by: Myself
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:07 Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy +
0:30 Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
1:13 Animal Crossing: New Leaf
1:40 Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
2:02 Bye-Bye Boxboy!
2:25 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
2:51 Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash
3:54 Codename: S.T.E.A.M
4:22 Detective Pikachu
4:44 Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
5:14 Fire Emblem Fates
5:39 Fire Emblem Warriors
6:01 Hey! Pikmin
7:04 Hyrule Warriors
7:26 Kirby Battle Royale
7:58 Kirby Planet Robobot
8:35 Kirby's Blowout Blast
8:53 Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
9:26 Luigi's Mansion
10:13 Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
10:32 Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
10:56 Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
11:32 Mario Party: Star Rush
12:28 Mario Party: The Top 100
12:58 Mario & Sonic at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
13:24 Mario Sports Superstars
13:52 Mega Man Legacy Collection
14:19 Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
14:38 Metroid Prime: Federation Force
14:57 Metroid: Samus Returns
15:39 Miitopia
16:01 Mini Mario & Friends: Amiibo Challenge
16:32 Monster Hunter Stories
17:00 Nico Nico
19:28 One Piece: Super Grand Battle X
19:53 Picross 3D Round 2
20:14 Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World
20:50 Shovel Knight
21:30 Style Savvy: Fashion Forward
22:08 Style Savvy: Styling Star
22:34 Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
22:49 Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
23:08 Teddy Together
23:42 WarioWare: Gold
24:04 Word Puzzles by POWGI
24:21 Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
24:44 Outro
Additional Footage:
Animal Crossing: New Leaf • What happens when Link...
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2: • Azure Striker Gunvolt ...
Codename STEAM • Codename STEAM Fire Em...
Niconico App: • 3DS - NicoNico APP - 1...
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[@NathanielBandy]

If you missed the Wii U Amiibo video, you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPbq3ehjK1qircsi=DHZpQA-CGHvNUkH1

[@theenderkirby939]

Thx

[@theenderkirby939]

​​@@TheRealMinecraftCat give up already m0ron I done nothing against youtube laws, but look like you spam too much and YT closed your access for now

[@theenderkirby939]

@@TheRealMinecraftCat you call me a criminal, how much stupid you are in fact you more a one consider you crossed youtube laws more than enough

[@theenderkirby939]

​@@TheRealMinecraftCat I said it once and I say it again karma is a (POYO!) And your dirty behavior got you punished so how about keep your whines in the place and stay silent

[@theenderkirby939]

​@@TheRealMinecraftCat also bandy not gonna ban me, especially after I show him on twitter how much extremist you are so you better off act normal or things will not get better for you

[@PeterSpaghetti69]

Now we need "What Amiibos do in every Switch game"

[@samuelgoertz9534]

Not for a while the switch still has a ways to go until the next console

[@jumentoqueanima]

You have the best pfp ever.

[@jumentoqueanima]

​@@samuelgoertz9534He could start doing the research tho.

[@lnetgaming3719]

Well we gotta do Wii U first

[@theenderkirby939]

​@@lnetgaming3719 been done before that was the previous one

[@bidoofenshmirtzevilinc.4369]

Nathaniel calling Celica "Selkia" has to be one of the funniest things I've heard all this month

[@thenightmare9368]

Not only that, but he doesn't have the Alm Amiibo so he showed the Chrom Amiibo instead. Update: Apparently Nathaniel does have the Alm Amiibo but it's still laughable that he showed Chrom and Celica instead of both Alm and Celica.

[@MittChPlay]

For me as a big Celica fan it's a bit weird to don't hear Celica spoken right but this name is not the easiest even if I love this name a lot (and the character too).

[@NathanielBandy]

oops

[@segamaster4289]

I coulda sworn that was how you pronounced it, or maybe I don't play enough fire emblem

[@anotheryoutubeaccount5259]

Sekulinyah

[@jarednobrony789]

I swear to god, this was the first of Nathaniel Bandy talking trash about Pink Gold Peach in YEARS!

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

Really? Wow! When it was the last time?

[@brendanmckenzie1482]

​@@mariajimenafigueroa233when he was with your mom

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

@@brendanmckenzie1482 😑 Of course someone had to make that (overused) joke...

[@modables]

hold up.. ain't you Nathaniel B? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@modables]

​@@brendanmckenzie1482you're 8 and watch Nintendo videos you have no play

[@TotalDramaEthan]

Okay now do “What Amiibo can do in every PlayStation game”

[@Tr4ns1st0r]

Skylanders :O

[@Im_Termin8tor]

I think Amiibo is only for Nintendo consoles...

[@KaptainKharisma]

​@@Im_Termin8torhi mr obvious

[@TotalDramaEthan]

@@Im_Termin8tor damn you’re right, I should make a joke about that

[@blueyoshi8517]

Thanks for watching.

[@leesalee1540]

WOAHWOAHWOAH. You skipped over THE most important part of the Planet Robobot amiibo! (This was the first amiibo I ever bought for myself. I didn’t want to buy an amiibo until there was one that offered me something specific.) If you have a Kirby amiibo, you can use UFO…ANYTIME, ANYWHERE! This is a HUGE plus for a Kirby fan!!! I absolutely adore my Kirby amiibo and I protect it with my life (perhaps that’s a bit dramatic). The reason the Captain Toad amiibo works differently than the Wii U version is because the 3DS version mirrors the SWITCH version, NOT the Wii U version. So the Pixel Toad challenges are no longer locked behind amiibo. My favorite use ever of amiibo is Samus Returns. Thankfully, I managed to collect all of the amiibo. They are EXTREMELY handy, but the fact that the Metroid amiibo locks an entire game mode behind it is definitely disliked by the community. So grateful I got it. 🙏🏻 (Although that lost music performance that was locked behind the Squid Sisters is up there, LOL).

[@Shantae1188]

It REALLY sucks that they never reprinted both for when Dread was coming out

[@xinpingdonohoe3978]

Luigi's Mansion definitely strikes the best balance. The amiibo are obviously not necessary, but the buffs they give are at the right level. Not too strong to take away from the game, but good enough to actually justify them. That goes for all four as well, not just some.

[@evanrosman9226]

I'm glad people are still making videos that involve 3DS games.

[@repoversemedium]

It's honestly wild to see just how many games support amiibo.

[@HeroponSuperT]

Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World actually has more Amiibo skins than the WiiU version, since there are Yoshi patterns for some amiibos that aren’t in the WiiU version. Also, you forgot to mention that Mini Mario and friends amiibo challenge can be played with any amiibo figure, but any amiibo not compatible just gets you a block toy character to play as without any abilities. So you can at least play a few levels of the game with just a generic amiibo.

[@leesalee1540]

Yeah, even having just one Amiibo can do a lot for you since most uses of Amiibo aren’t exclusive to the figure's chip.

[@seansmith6255]

This series is just nathaniel finding a use for all his amiibos

[@musashix96]

As I can see, Amiibo on Nico Nico was a rabbit hole for you.

[@SqweegeeYT]

24:01 don’t forget, in WW:G, if you scan a Wario (Smash or Mario series) Amiibo, he’ll actually paint a beautiful picture of himself.

[@Lexzim9098]

Oh well wasn't expecting this at all, but yea it's still quite intriguing on the plethora of achievements and practicalities Amiibos really had! Great video as always Nathaniel! ❤️

[@jumentoqueanima]

Wasn't expecting this video coming THIS soon, but hey I ain't complaining.

[@theenderkirby939]

Tell me about it but I am not complaining

[@jumentoqueanima]

​@@theenderkirby939Yesir.

[@RainingBeanz]

Banger video dude! Hope you'll do more of these Amiibo videos!

[@aidanmoore8751]

You know this just makes me sad that the era of the WII U/3DS is over....so many memories with the 3DS especially. I mean this was when i discovered kirby for the first time...which has since become my favorite series of all time.

[@theenderkirby939]

Ignore ​@@TheRealMinecraftCat he just here cause he have unhealthy jealousy

[@lol-ih1tl]

Nintendo eras are defined by home consoles because handhelds span through multiple Nintendo eras. The 3DS lasted for 3 Nintendo eras: Wii (2011-2012), Wii U (2012-2017) and Switch (2017-2023).

[@chazzgames22]

May they rest in piece... ❤

[@Jabfish]

Great vid Nathaniel!

[@M64bros]

Keep making amiibo videos like this, They are really entertaining and satisfying to watch!

[@theenderkirby939]

Yep

[@VGGBrayden]

Captain Toad on 3DS should have had exclusive levels based on Super Mario 3D Land

[@MittChPlay]

Same. I thought at first they would at least stay at 3D World but they stayed at Odyssey.

[@leesalee1540]

Missed opportunity

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Worth a long video!

[@starsuper64]

2:51 After playing this game, im going to subject everything, forget who i am, and become a therapist

[@pokedude720]

This game blows!

[@minikiwigeek2]

me: hears the word "boxboy" uttered in 2024 me: *rejoices*

[@leesalee1540]

I bought the Switch game on Thursday! I love it! I played with a friend in 2-player mode. 🖤🤍

[@shadowscar808]

New KZbin short: What every amiibo does in Psvita games

[@TheMarioGamer-hs7im]

We should spread Amiibo Awareness around the world!

[@LiamWilson-hf2cn]

We also should start a charity for the amiibo. Any ideas for a name?

[@TheMarioGamer-hs7im]

@@LiamWilson-hf2cn That would be a great idea! My opinion would be The Amiibo Charity Community!

[@LiamWilson-hf2cn]

@@TheMarioGamer-hs7im nice name suggestion!

[@KeebeThePlush]

I love how in hey Pikmin Olimar can make logs about the characters you put in and see his different thoughts about everyone even ones he saw in smash bros

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

All we need is to see what does every Amiibo do on Switch games to finish this Amiibo saga series.

[@tusamec6587]

01:07 I have to strongly disagree. In Happy Home Designer, every day there are like 5-10 villagers walking around your Plaza and if you talk to them you can decorate their home.

[@TheYellowShyGuy]

The entire video in general is pretty lazily researched and gets lots of things wrong.

[@A_Ali173]

2 NB uploads in a row. What a blessing!

[@ManiaSonicFire]

Wow, Nathaniel Bandy, you have a massive collection of Amiibos!❤

[@thebananaspeedruns9275]

Pokémon Sun/Moon and Ultra Sun/Moon aren’t compatible with Amibo but it lets you scan 10 QR codes per day and each Pokémon in the Pokédex has a QR code you can scan to register it as seen. Codes that aren’t connected to a particular Pokémon will register a random Pokémon from gens 1-7 as seen. They are required to get the original Cap Pikachu and Megearna. When you scan a QR code you get 10 QR points but some special codes give you 20 points when you scan them, once you collect 100 QR points you can activate an island scan. In an island scan the island you are on gets scanned and depending on the day of the week you will be given a special encounter with a Gen 1-6 Pokémon, none of the islands scan exclusive Pokémon are in the Pokédex so you can complete your Pokédex without ever using island scan. I believe that Pokémon Gen 7 are the only 4 Nintendo games where you can scan QR codes

[@CaptainCiph3r]

"We will start with ace combat assault horizon legacy plus, a game most of probably havent heard of." Bro im right here you dont need to shout.

[@AzumarillConGafasBv]

Thank you for this informative video!

[@samuelgoertz9534]

Surprised that the 3ds got a lot more support than the WiiU

[@MittChPlay]

For me it isn't because the 3DS lived longer than the Wii U. And also the 3DS has more games in general.

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

That's because Nintendo did a bad job when marketing the Wii U where the name of the console as well as the commercial focusing on the Gamepad instead of the actual console made people belived it was an add-on for the Wii instead of a new console.

[@johnnyknadler1157]

I mean it’s because the Wii U undersold so therefore it was a failure that Nintendo axed it so quickly but the 3DS didn’t but imagine if the Wii U did sell well

[@schimnesthaisbasement5015]

20:18 So i have something to say about this one, Nintendo updated the Wii U version to accept Poochy in 2017, with the same functionality as the 3DS. Also, if i remember correctly, the 3DS version is compatible with more amiibo than the Wii U.

[@sonickreekgamer7625]

Love the amibos and 3rd game shown please can you make a wave 6 backwards video like you did for the other waves if you do it I’ll be amazed Love your content Nathaniel Keep it up!

[@FuneralPotatoes35]

I put a lot of hours into Ace Combat. But my most played 3DS game was Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D.

[@gab6439]

When the Switch era ends, i hope you do a « What Amiibo do in Every Switch Game » video

[@lol-ih1tl]

even if the Switch era ends, Nintendo would still release new games for the Switch in the first two years of their next system like the 3DS did.

[@Romir01x]

These thumbnails feel so classic NB

[@desoozah]

Back to back uploads?? I SEE YOU NATHANIEL 👀👀

[@Luigi_bros4321]

Amiibos are so nice they are dlc often for games

[@Typi]

One of the things I'm surprised hasn't been used as a Amiibo Feature is music remixes. Like come on it would be sick to hear some music from X franchises in other games as optional battle themes, like a Splatoonified Legend Of Zelda theme, or Xenobladeified World 1-1 lmao.

[@Im_Termin8tor]

Next, we need Amiibo for the Nintendo Switch.

[@barelyhere7200]

Hey Pikmin hands down has the best use of amiibo

[@ShurikanBlade]

I like the part where Bandy said “Alm and Selkia (Celica)” and showed a chrom amiibo instead of Alm

[@shockedponyta]

And he has the Alm amiibo 5:48

[@JustinsDustyShelf]

The first ten seconds gave me a crippling shot of nostalgia

[@Homing3000]

Rank every Super Monkey Ball level from easiest to hardest!

[@Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi]

Not including amibo cards, what game has the most amibo support?

[@MittChPlay]

In WarioWare Gold there are ingame achievements and one of them was reaching 100 points by the amiibo painting. I love the achievements in WWG and I also like how the amiibos where implemented in this game. I also like how the amiibos in Hey Pikmin and Fire Emblem Echoes works. I like them a lot and both and WWG are my top 3 games in terms of amiibo usage.

[@hillomunkkiseni]

Woahwoahwoah, I will not stand for this Style Savvy (or Style Boutique for us Europeans) slander, for I am neither a teenager nor a girl, and I really enjoy the series! Granted a small part of it is nostalgia for playing the very first installment as a kid, but even now at 24yo I find great joy in playing the games, it's satisfying to create cool outfits :D

[@Gracereza]

More details on the Fire Emblem amiibo! For Echoes: SoV, the Alm (not Chrom!) and Celica (pronounced sell-i-ka) amiibo unlock one dungeon each. Beating these dungeons unlocks exclusive items. For Fates, upon scanning any of the four amiibo, they first appear in your castle and ask you a question. You will be gifted a specific accessory based on your answer. You have to do this two times, and then the third time you scan the amiibo is when you're allowed to fight the character and recruit them. I just learned that scanning the amiibo a FOURTH time (or any time after fighting the amiibo character) will allow them to appear in in-game shops. Finally, in Warriors, scanning the Chrom and Tiki amiibo specifically for the first time will unlock exclusive weapons for those characters. Afterwards, they function like the other FE amiibo. Also I AM that player who played a ton of Style Savvy and got all the amiibo items I could. It did take a while, but I love those games lol. One thing you didn't mention about Fashion Forward in particular is that you can only scan specific amiibo once a day, and the items you get have color variations. Unlocking all the items and their variations is even more time-consuming than you describe because sometimes the same color/style variation amiibo character shows up and you have to reject them and try again tomorrow. Unlocking every variation ultimately comes down to luck and patience.

[@TMDTheMaskDirector-ye5oe]

Me at 22:35: And know the game that started it all, Super Smash Bros. (for the 3DS… well not exactly because Amiibo functionality was originally used for the WiiU version of the game and 3DS weren’t compatible with Amiibo yet hence the NFC Reader that was used to scan Amiibo)

[@Zeturic]

It's worth mentioning that Amiibo-summoned villagers in New Leaf will never request to leave unless all ten villagers were summoned from Amiibo (Leaving you with nine, and eventually one natural move-in, who will be the only to ever want to leave. You can never get down to eight or fewer Amiibo-summoned villagers.). You can kick one out by inviting another Amiibo Villager to come to your town and choosing them, but obviously that just trades one Amiibo villager for another. And to be clear, this is any Villagers that are invited to move in via Amiibo, not just the Amiibo-exclusive Villagers. It's fine if you have someone you want to stay in your town forever, but if you're like me and actually like villagers having agency, it's definitely something to keep in mind. Personally, it gives me uncomfortable vibes of holding them hostage indefinitely until I decide to run them out of town.

[@RoyalGumball]

NB love the videos and you inspired me to make my own channel thank you bro

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

Thanks!

[@Nerdtendo6366]

Finally, some Picross 3D Round 2 support

[@RBGolbat]

4:55 “By scanning Alm and Celcia” Shows Chrom

[@juliannocartagena2007]

I had no idea that NicoNico 3DS had amiibo functionality for a special concert. Also huge missed opportunity to play the amiibo Sketch theme while talking about amiibo Sketch.

[@datalphalion]

The most recognition Code Name STEAM will ever get. Such a damn cool use of Amiibo in my opinion.

[@eddychim209]

Amiibos are "toys to life" figurines, there are also ones from "Skylanders" one of those game series we have not seen you talk about on your, you should definitely check that out, it’s full of awesome characters!!!

[@I_V_7]

There is a game you didn’t cover: Skylanders supercharger. In this game you can use hibrids between Skylanders and amiibos called “hammer slam bowser” and “turbo jet Donkey Kong”. In Skylanders they will act as a playable characters while for other games just classic amiibo

[@lucianothielemans]

This dude is a living legend.

[@giuliobros.123]

There are so many amiibos!! I loved (and Will continue to love) the 3DS, but i never had One ;)!

[@anilsezgun3327]

Something that wasn't mentioned about Hey Pikmin is that thanks to the Piktopedia there are actually descriptions of Olimar giving his thoughts on all of the amiibo. Some actually add to his character

[@magolor-3100]

You forgot to mention that using the kirby series/ smash kirby amiibo all give kirby a new hat(only with Kirby series) and color

[@platydig4783]

I dont know if he still does these videos, but I would love to see “how BTD6 triggers you” or at least anything related. Hell, I’d watch “How bloons pop triggers you” as long as there is one!

[@thrift272]

cool concept back in the day

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

I love these Nintendo 3DS games!

[@UltraLeevi]

bandy question since 3DS and Wii U online service will shut down April 2024 will you live stream like the last minutes of 3ds and wii u im just asking

[@DaysOfOId]

What's next, what amiibo do in every NES game??

[@UnoTheFirstOne]

5:54 ah yes, that is definitely Alm and Celkia

[@Igorcastrochucre]

Here's a cool little fact: Metroid Prime Federation Force was steathly updated to receive support for both Samus Returns amiibos BEEFORE that game was even announced.

[@jamie.fischer06]

First time under an hour being on Nathaniel

[@kylecizman6251]

Quick side note for Captain Toad 3DS that NB completely forgot to mention… Instead of scanning a Toad amiibo for Pixel Toads, you unlock the option to find them after you beat a level. So it’s nice that you don’t need an amiibo for that anymore.

[@benjason_94]

wait aint you nathaniel b?

[@joeboe4635]

“Alm and Selkia” 😭

[@shiningstarcaper]

gotta love Alm and Selkia, my favourite fire emblem characters

[@ivanbluecool]

I wish more games had amiboo functions to make them like a dlc bonus that Fire emblem fates did this so well by giving the units their special class and weapon on top of them being able to give you knock offs of them too. It was so good. Codename steam same thing. You get Marth lucina Ike and robin to play with and that makes the game way more fun Wish more games did this so when someone buys an amiboo they can get extra benefits down the line. Fire emblem echoes ruined this btw. It was close to greatness

[@andreworders7305]

6:28 that’s actually really impressive

[@TheRealJobean]

You know those 3DS play coins you get from taking steps? Well, you should do a video showing the feature of the play coins in 3DS games.

[@SullySadface]

I was happier when all Toad said was *IIII'M THE BEST* obviously this includes BUP but only coincidentally

[@EnnuiGoldfeld]

The Niconico thing was very interesting..

[@CarltonSmith45]

There's so many, thank god things like Allmibo's exist

[@epicshinji9258]

Hold up, ain't u Nathaniel B?

[@betaabe3961]

4:53 That's not Alm 💀

[@Superemie401]

15:39 Hello, nostalgia!

[@Kenny20064]

Love you Nathan, it’s me birthday in 2 days 🎉

[@yukiteru9366]

Can you do a video ranking every amibo from worst to best?

[@fridaynightfunkinfan5627]

2:39 There’s actually 4. Also, do Amiibos work with the 3DS version of Mario and Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games and Mario Party: Island Tour?

[@rickbardalesproductions1202]

Amiibo moment

[@chriszimmerman6906]

Can you do What Amiibo do in every Nintendo Switch game next?

[@pichuzap6476]

Nathaniel has found a lost media situation

[@Cyborg2457]

Cool video

[@DrMunchy]

I watched the Wii U one yesterday and was wondering when the 3Ds one was gonna come out 😂

[@extremeCollectz]

you forgot in skylanders superchargers racing donkey kong and bowser are also amiiboand skylanders (great video btw)

[@LucaGamingYT]

i enjoy little figures that do pretty much nothing except give you items in games

[@KoolMarioFilms]

Next video: what to all amiibos do in switch games

[@YoungMrBlue]

2:52 *”tHiS gAmE bLoWs!!!!!“*

[@PigBoy99]

Thinking about the gamefaqs predator who wanted the style savvy girl (and the water girl from sun and moon, who he obsessed over) in smash bros

[@JuanGomez-ke5py]

8:39 Togepi blowout blast