What can amiibo figures do? When you touch the NFC contact point of the Wii U GamePad, New Nintendo 3DS, or New Nintendo 3DS XL with an amiibo figure in a compatible game, you can discover surprising new features. Amiibo have different effects depending on the game: you can unlock new modes, weapons, or character customizations, or enhance the abilities of your amiibo figure to make it a perfect partner or a strong opponent.