Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Nintendo is now selling more Mario and Zelda figures than games

Video thumbnail for youtube video Nintendo Launches Amiibo Figurines That Work Alongside Wii U Games
Nintendo’s latest results weren’t too much to shout about, but the company seems to have found a new sweet spot in its sale of the companion figurines that let you control your favorite characters via NFC in some of its most popular games. Although they aren’t necessary for gameplay, sold for around $12.99 each, they’ve clearly found a place in the heart of Nintendo fans. Perhaps even just sitting on the mantlepiece as a bit of memorabilia? And rather than new characters capturing the public imagination, it’s the old guys who are leading Amiibo figure sales. In North America, it’s Zelda’s pal Link…

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