Super Nintendo World’s Power-Up Bands Also Work as Amiibo. Here’s How

Super Nintendo World's Power-Up Bands double as amiibos for Nintendo Switch games, offering bonus features and extending their value beyond the theme park.

• Super Nintendo World Power-Up Bands are also Nintendo Switch amiibos.

• Bands unlock bonus features in games like Mario Kart and Zelda.

• Amiibo functionality adds value beyond theme park use.

Super Nintendo World Power-Up Bands, costing $40 each, function as amiibos, allowing users to unlock bonus features in Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart and Zelda. This feature provides additional value for an item initially purchased for interactive experiences within the theme park. The concept of amiibos actually inspired the creation of the Power-Up Bands.

Power-Up Band Functionality

• 00:00:10 Power-Up Bands, purchased at Super Nintendo World for about $40 each, serve a dual purpose: they enable interaction within the theme park to collect coins or unlock areas, and they also function as amiibos for Nintendo Switch games. This dual functionality allows users to continue having fun with the bands even after leaving the park, providing different bonus features depending on the game they are playing.

Using Bands as Amiibos

• 00:00:53 To use a Power-Up Band as an amiibo, users must ensure amiibo settings are enabled in their Nintendo Switch game, then flip over the character face on the band and press it on the console's touch point. For example, in Mario Kart, this grants new Mii racing suits, while in Zelda, it might provide items like flowers. The specific power-ups or bonuses received vary by game, enhancing the gameplay experience.