GameRampageGameRampage
    Facebook Twitter YouTube Reddit
    GameRampageGameRampage
    • Home
    • Persona
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    GameRampageGameRampage
    News

    Amiibo, Collectors Item or Gaming Accessory?

    AxelBy AxelUpdated:December 9, 2022
    Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest
    985477_orig

    With a total lifetime sales of over 9 million figures, it’s no doubt Amiibo has been a huge hit for Nintendo.

    However it seems Nintendo has a different idea of how consumers should be using their Amiibo figures. The President of Nintendo Tatsumi Kimishima had this to say.
    ​

    ​“A challenge that we’re facing right now is, our earliest goal for the Amiibo was to have these connected to software and have them enhance the play experience for the consumer, and for other consumers to say ‘I see my friend using this Amiibo with that software and it looks great,’ and again increase that attractiveness of that combination.

    ​What we’re seeing instead is that the Amiibo are being picked up more as a collection item at this point, rather than, say, as an interactive item with software. And so we haven’t really established them as an enhancement for all of our software at this point.”

    ​If Amiibo functionality was a prime factor in the development of all of Nintendo’s main titles, perhaps more users would use their Amiibo as intended. It also doesn’t help that some Amiibo had a limited print run creating a market for collectors. 
    ​

    Perhaps it’s time for Nintendo to make a game directly based soley upon Amiibo. For instance, An RPG with party members based on which Amiibo’s you own could be an interesting idea. Another example would be a game in which you use your Amiibo’s to work together to solve puzzles, which each amiibo type having a specific ability. 

    In our opinion, if Nintendo wants more players to use Amiibo as intended they’re going to have to make unique experiences involving them. After all, It’s entirely possible that Amiibo could pave the way to the next crossover title from Nintendo.

    Are Amiibo a gaming accessory or a collectors item? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

    Axel_main_author
    Axel
    • Website

    Hi there! I'm Axel and I am the main author and one of the writers who writes on this website. I have been a gamer for as long as I can remember, and I have a deep passion for RPG games. Whether it's exploring vast open worlds, battling fierce monsters, or just hanging out with my party members, I love every minute of it.

    Related Posts

    Should Sony Stop Developing Portable Game Consoles?

    News December 9, 2022

    Square-Enix Understands Fan Outcry For Localization Of Dragon Quest

    News December 8, 2022

    Shape The Future OF Square-Enix And Win $100 With This Survey

    News December 8, 2022

    Hajime Tabata Reveals New Details For Final Fantasy XV Includes New Demo, Airships As Possible DLC

    News December 8, 2022

    Jim Cummings Confirms Tigger Will Be Included In Kingdom Hearts 3

    News December 8, 2022

    Miyamoto, Reggie and Itoi Weigh In On The Death Of Iwata

    News December 8, 2022
    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    What's Hot

    What Does Luck Do in Persona 5

    December 22, 2022

    5 Reasons Why Persona 5 So Popular

    December 21, 2022

    Review: The Legend of Zelda : Twilight Princess HD

    December 9, 2022

    Should Sony Stop Developing Portable Game Consoles?

    December 9, 2022

    Stay Up-to-Date

    Become a part of the GameRampage family and get the latest gaming guides, news updates and special offers.

    GameRampage
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    © 2023 GameRampage

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.