Hyrule Warriors Ganon Pack screenshots
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Full breakdown of amiibo sales rankings in North America and other regions
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We now have a full breakdown of the best-selling amiibo for each major region. Specific numbers haven’t been provided, though we do have rankings. Check out the full lineups in the graphic above.
The above graphic is for sales rankings. For sell-through rankings (percentage of stock sold), check out the lineups below.
North America
1. Marth
2. Villager
3. Wii Fit Trainer
4. Pit
5. Captain Falcon
6. Link
7. Fox
8. Rosetta & Luma
9. Samus
10. Yoshi
Iwata: amiibo that have become scarce/required for play will be restocked if there’s demand from customers and retailers
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Following up on the amiibo stock situation, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has weighed in on figures that may be replenished in the future.
Iwata noted during Nintendo’s financial results briefing today that it’s difficult to continue shipping all types of amiibo due to limits on production lots, delivery dates, and retail space. However, he did say figures that have quickly become scarce and are needed to play in games will be considered for more production – assuming demand exists from consumers and retailers.
Marth is one amiibo that will be restocked later this year, though it’s unclear when additional product will be made available.
Iwata says Nintendo didn’t expect the amiibo scalper situation to happen
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Ever since the first wave of amiibo released, some consumers have been forced to deal figures that have received little stock, creating the scalper situation. amiibo like Marth and Villager have generated large prices on auction sites such as eBay.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata commented on this ever-so-briefly today, noting that some amiibo have been selling out in North America, Europe, and Australia. The company did not expect figures to end up going for high prices on auction sites (thus resulting in scalpers).
Nintendo preparing one run limited edition amiibo
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If you weren’t already concerned about the stock situation surrounding amiibo, perhaps that will change soon. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata confirmed during today’s financial results briefing that the company is preparing one run limited edition amiibo. Additional information was not shared.
Hyrule Warriors DLC Ganon Pack coming to Japan on February 26
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New Hyrule Warriors DLC is coming to Japan next week. On February 26, players will be able to purchase the Ganon Pack.
The DLC features a Boss Challenge mode, where you defeat the game’s big bosses for high scores. It’s possible to obtain costumes for Lana, Link, and Zelda as rewards.
Additionally, there’s a Ganon Play Mode. Players take on the role of Ganon and earn high scores by destroying the battlefield. There are costumes for Ganondorf and Cia as rewards.
Pricing for the DLC is set at 500 yen. It’s included free for those who bought the “all-in-one” pack.
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Link is the most popular amiibo in almost every territory
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We have yet another amiibo update from Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. President Satoru Iwata revealed that Link is the most popular figure in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan. The only exception is Australia, where Mario is the amiibo with the highest popularity.
Iwata also shared a breakdown of amiibo with the highest sell-through rate:
US = Marth
JPN = Captain Falcon
EUR = Little Mac
Australia = Ike
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Iwata says limited edition New 3DS hardware almost sold out in North America and Europe
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We have a small update on New 3DS sales from Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. Thanks to information provided during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, limited edition hardware experienced high pre-orders in North America and Europe. Many stores closed reservations prior to launch, and Iwata says that they pretty much sold out upon release.
amiibo sales breakdown – majority of sales in the U.S. and Canada
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Nintendo president Satoru Iwata shared more on amiibo sales during the company’s latest financial results briefing.
According to Iwata, 63 percent of amiibo sales are from the U.S. and Canada. Europe is next with 23 percent, followed by Japan with 11 percent, and Australia with 3 percent.
Europe and Japan have sold out 70-79 percent of amiibo stock. In Australia, this figure is over 90 percent.
Nintendo planning NES and SNES trials for amiibo
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Nintendo will be doing something a bit different with amiibo later this year. During its latest financial results briefing, the company revealed plans to incorporate NES and SNES titles with the figures.
amiibo owners will be able to scan amiibo, which will then allow them to experience “famous scenes” of different NES and SNES games on Wii U. There are play time limits, however – similar to what’s offered in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Nintendo compares this to being able to switch out carts on a real console rapid fire.
Note that scene selections will be rotated, and you won’t be able to play an entire game for free. The functionality will be introduced in the first half of this year.
