Nintendo NFC Reader/Writer Accessory - Nintendo 3DS

NFC for the 3DS readers are getting harder and harder to find for those that have the old 3DS. If you are considering getting this, I would go ahead and purchase it before the price goes up even further. I purchased mine used and it works perfectly.

All three of my kids have a Nintendo 3DS XL, primarily due to trickle-down or saving up their allowance money for several months. But my youngests doesnt have the NFC reader and, of course, the sibling jealousy has kicked in on more than one occasion. I didnt even know that these separate NFC readers existed until I got an e-mail from one of those one-sale-a day sites. For the price, I jumped on this opportunity. Even though the instructions are completely in Japanese, its simple enough to figure out: point the RF transmitter to the back of the 3DS, turn it on, put on the Amiibo, and thats it! My youngest was THRILLED when it worked without a hitch. She wouldnt shut up about it all day, and - luckily for her - she also threw thank you, dad out there a few times. If you dont have the New Nintendo 3DS XL but you want Amiibo functionality, this is a much better alternative than shelling out for an entirely new 3DS XL.

A great buy. I highly recommend this product for anyone who wants to use amiibo on there 3DS, and does not want to upgrade to the NN3DSXL. Arrived 4 days after purchasing. By the time of this review almost a month had passed since buying from this seller. Weeks before the initial release. Just as expected! Japanese version. Not region locked, and works with all 3DS systems. Great quality, just as youd expect from nintendo. The plastic feels nice and kinda similar to the side of the Wii Remote. The device includes batteries so no need to buy any. It has compatible software, like SSB3DS and ACHHD. It works closer than the recommended 20cm distance. Overall great product!

Unfortunately it is not needed with the newer 3DS XL, which is what I bought it to go with. Probably my fault for not researching more. But cant hold that against the product. It works as advertised with our older 3DS devices that have Bluetooth capabilities.

A must have to accompant nintend o amiibo characters to put your character I different games

For people like me who dont want to invest in a new 3DS, this works perfectly for games that support Amiibos. I bought it for Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam and havent come across any issues. Like other Nintendo accessories, this was cheaper to buy as an import from Japan. Will work regardless of the region of your 3DS.

Works just fine and the additional batteries was a very sweet touch thank you

I have been considering purchasing an New 3DS XL just for the amiibo capabilities but this was a way to have the features without requiring a whole new system. (I still might get the new system at some point) but my current 3DS XL functions perfectly)

Bought this to use with my 3DS which did not have this capability in the software when I bought it. I have bought two amiibos and am currently using one. Everything works great. I am very happy with my purchase.

I bought this a year ago and it’s still working with the same battery and has no problems. If you can’t find it in stores like me this is definitely the way to go.