Technology Tell writes, "There’s a difference between having a figure on your shelf, something that can make you smile when you see it. Maybe there’ll even be a fond memory behind it. In the case of my most recently acquired Amiibo, a Pit, I encountered the most helpful, Toys R Us employee who actually took the time to go back in the stock room, see if they did have one, then run out in front to see if I was still in the store to hand him to me."
A new amiibo has its release date from Nintendo, and pre-orders have started revealing the price and how it's the most expensive figure ever.
NE: "Nowadays, amiibo cost more than ever, and they don't offer many more in-game bonuses than before. Should Nintendo switch to cards instead?"
Everything Nintendo doesis expensive these days. This company loves to gouge pockets. What’s sad, people willing to pay for it.
I used to collect amiibos, especially the Smash Brothers ones. Ended up with nearly 100 of them. Eventually sold them all to a collector. I pick and choose which Amiibos to purchase nowadays, but usually it's the Zelda ones.
Upcoming amiibo figures from Nintendo appear to have received an official price cut - here are the new prices.
Nintendo gets away with murder when it comes to its game prices . They're still selling some of their last gen games for full price.
Not just full price, but $80 when last gen it was $60… and $70… which, don’t get me started on that.
£74.99 ($100) Switch 2 games didn't last long in the UK and games on key cards are annoying. Amiibo has been problematic from the start, prices a bit high, then the scalpers get hold of them, not forgetting stupid regional exclusives. On top of that, the content you get is fairly poor, then you have a figure gathering dust. For us poor gamers (me), Nintendo should've released Amiibo without the figures, just the bases showing who was who. I paid into a few of them during the Wii U era, but not Switch. With all of this, why would Nintendo be bothered?
I can see paying for a figure, but I won't pay for a card.
If the card thing is true I hope they are free.
These could come in a deck or it could be tied to a Nintendo account. A solid-state disk and card hybrid would be sweet. Plus cards can be pretty cool also if the come in small decks. Not everyone wants toys. Although cool I would like the ability to use cards with maybe a cool hologram or something.
Nah cards are no good. Those just sit in your closet. Amiibo sit on your desk or shelf. Much nicer.