Bill Trinen answers amiibo questions on Twitter
Nintendo of America’s Bill Trinen has taken over the company’s Twitter account for a short while to answer questions about amiibo. We’re collecting all of his comments below.
Welcome to our #amiibo Q&A. In a few minutes, Bill Trinen will begin answering your questions about amiibo. Thanks for joining!
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Hi, everyone! Bill Trinen from the Treehouse here, and I will be answering your #amiiboQuestions. pic.twitter.com/mzNpv66KHF
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Let’s get stated with the #amiibo Q&A. Ask anything about amiibo using #amiiboQuestions and I’ll answer as much as I can. Ask away!
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q1: Bill, who's your favorite #Amiibo character? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A1: My favorite amiibo is Zelda. Zelda was my main in Melee, and I just love the detail on her amiibo. #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q2: Can you register your name when you have an #amiibo for the first time? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A2 (Pt 1): With each amiibo you register an owner (Mii character) and can assign the amiibo a nickname. #amiiboQuestions -BL
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A2(Pt 2): You can do this either in the amiibo menu under Games & More in Super Smash Bros. or in amiibo system settings #amiiboQuestions-BT
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Q3:Does the level of your amiibo vary from game to game? Are levels gained differently per game? #amiiboQuestions
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A3 (Pt 1): amiibo work in different games in different ways… #amiiboQuestions -BT
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A3(Pt 2): Your level in Super Smash Bros. won’t translate to other games, but you can use the same amiibo w/other games #amiiboQuestions -BT
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Q4: If I take my amiibo to a friend's house, will it work the same as it would on my own copy of Smash? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A4: Yes! You can take your amiibo to your friend’s house and tap your amiibo into battle there! #amiiboQuestions –BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q5: Is it possible to play as a amiibo? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A5: In Super Smash Bros. your #amiibo becomes your partner. You train them, up, fight vs them, & customize their moves. #amiiboQuestions –BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q6: What's the date for round two of the amiibo? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A6: Look for the next round of 6 amiibo coming in December, with the third wave of 11 amiibo launching in February! #amiiboquestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q7: If I used a Link amiibo for Smash Bros and then for Hyrule Warriors, will the save data on Smash Bros be deleted? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A7: Hyrule Warriors just reads the amiibo, so you will not lose your Smash Bros. data when using it w/Hyrule Warriors. #amiiboQuestions –BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q8: Will amiibo be available in more games other than Smash, Mario Kart, or Hyrule Warriors? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A8: Yes! Some Smash Bros. amiibo will work in Kirby & the Rainbow Curse, Yoshi’s Wooly World & Mario Party 10 next year #amiiboquestion -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q9: Will I be able to use an amiibo even if I buy it as "Used"? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A9: You will. But before you sell an amiibo (or use a used one) be sure to erase all data on it first. #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q10: Is the plural of "amiibo" just "amiibo" or "amiibos"? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A10: The plural of #amiibo is #amiibo, whether you have one or 12, or 18, or… #amiiboQuestions -BL
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q11: In smash, will you be able to customize specific play styles i.e defensive, aggressive, avoidance, to your amiibo? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A11: You will. #amiibo learns from the opponent it faces. You can try different tactics to train it in different ways #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q12: Can multiple amiibo be used in the same battle by one person? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A12: Yes! In fact, if you don't have 7 friends handy you can tap in 7 #amiibo and still play 8-player Smash! #amiiboQuestions – BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q13: Will an amiibo still work if I don't have the character unlocked in Smash Bros? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A13: The first two waves of #amiibo are already unlocked. Hopefully by February you've unlocked everyone! #amiiboQuestions -BT
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Q14: How fragile are they?? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A14: Not very fragile. We generally try to design things so even young kids who aren't gentle w/them won't break them. #amiiboQuestions -BT
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Q15: How awesome is the Captain Falcon amiibo? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A15: The Capt. Falcon #amiibo is full of awesome. And muscular thighs. Plus he works with #MarioKart8 #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q16: How did #Nintendo come up with the name #amiibo? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A16: The amii in #amiibo can mean friend or buddy in Japan. So, think of them all as your little buddies, little buddy. #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q17: Can we use the amiibo in the package? I want to keep mine sealed as collector's items! #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A17: Sorry. You can't use the package. User data is saved to amiibo so they are not readable at stores & in the package #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q18: Will amiibo work with at least one more game? Example: Any plans for Wii Fit Trainer? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A18: Wii Fit Trainer will work with #HyruleWarriors for in-game bonuses like any other #amiibo. #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q19: Hi Bill. Does getting an amiibo like in that Smash Bros amiibo demo video help me get a girlfriend? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A19: ACTUAL RESULTS MAY VARY. https://t.co/Ex94qoV13p #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q20: So can we watch two #amiibo battle it out? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A20: Yes! You can battle against your #amiibo or alongside your #amiibo & can also watch #amiibo battle vs one another. #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q21: Will there be future sets of amiibo such as a Mario Kart themed set or a Mario Party themed set? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A21: The Super Smash Bros. series is the 1st. There will be future #amiibo series, but that's all I can say today. #amiiboQuestions -BT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
Q22: Will there be any special edition amiibo in the future? #amiiboQuestions
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 20, 2014
A22: We haven't announced plans for any special edition #amiibo just yet, but it's always a possibility. #amiiboQuestions -BT
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