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.
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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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
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 6 Comments
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.
Iwata Asks series will continue in the future
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Nintendo’s Iwata Asks series was on hiatus for over a year. But out of nowhere, a new interview was published late last week to celebrate the launch of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D.
Thankfully, this won’t be a one-time thing. Satoru Iwata recently said on Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter account that the series will continue, even if it’s not at the same pace as before.
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Fire Emblem 25th anniversary concert announced for Japan
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It’s been announced today that a concert will be held in Japan later this year to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Fire Emblem. The event is set to take place at the Tokyo Dome City Hall on July 27 and July 28. A teaser site can be found here.
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Buy 1, get 1 40% off amiibo, Disney Infinity, and Skylanders figures at Toys “R” Us
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Toys “R” Us is holding a sale on amiibo, Disney Infinity, and Skylanders figures. If you buy one figure, you can pick up another for 40 percent off. This offer lasts throughout the week and applies to all in-stock products. You can check out the sale right here.
