What are Amiibo? The physical figures and cards representing Nintendo characters from franchises like Pokémon and Zelda, etc., are Amiibo. One can use them to unlock exclusive content of Nintendo Switch-compatible games and consoles (such as Wii U and 3DS). Every Amiibo has an NFC (Near Field Communication) chip, allowing it to interact with those games and consoles.
So, let us see how you can make Amiibo work on the Ryujinx emulator.
How to use amiibo on Ryujinx
The official Ryujinx site is no longer handling automatic Amiibo data retrieval; therefore, you should manually set up the Amiibo data in the emulator. Here are the steps;
ONE: Download the amiibo.json File
- The amiibo.json file has the necessary data for Ryujinx to understand and use amiibo files.
- You can find the files from any trusted source.
TWO: Place the amiibo.json File in the Correct Folder:
- Once downloaded, place the amiibo.json file in the Amiibo folder, which is present in the Ryujinx directory. The path is SQL, Copy code, Ryujinx > System > Amiibo.
- If there is no Amiibo folder, create a new folder and name it Amiibo inside the system directory.
THREE: Add Amiibo Data (Optional)
- Place the amiibo.bin files (either dumped from your own Amiibo figures or downloaded) in the Amiibo folder. The bin files represent the data of individual Amiibo figures.
FOUR: Enable Amiibo in Ryujinx Settings
- Now, open the Ryujinx emulator. Go to options>settings.
- Ensure that Amiibo support is enabled. Ryujinx will use and recognize the data from the amiibo.json and .bin files.
FIVE: Scan Amiibo in Compatible Games:
Game Compatibility Check: https://amiibo.life/games
- Once you set up the Amiibo data, you can launch the game supporting Amiibo functionality (e.g., The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild).
- In the game, to scan an Amiibo, choose the Amiibo file (from the .bin files) or use the stored data in the amiibo.json file.
- The compatible games will identify the Amiibo and unlock the related content.
Amibio Game
Auto setup (Default)
The auto setup method does not work due to some changes on the Ryujinx domain. Still, it is beneficial to know how it used to work.
In the auto setup method, all Amiibo will be virtually scanned in the emulator while connected to the internet. There is no need for external files even. Let us have a look at the steps;
- When you play games that support Amiibo (you can check Amiibo Life for a list of supported games and the content unlocked). Navigate to the area where you expect scanning, or you can press and hold the relevant button to enable the Amiibo scan prompt.
- Go to the Actions menu in the Ryujinx emulator. Click Scan an Amiibo to select the Amiibo from the available figures and characters lists. You can choose the specific Amiibo from the series or character dropdowns.
- So, if the Amiibo had the content for your game, you can instantly access in-game bonuses and rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Amiibo are physical figures and cards featuring Nintendo characters used on compatible games and consoles to unlock exclusive content.
You can connect the console to the internet and pair it with Amiibo. Once connected, you can access the content within compatible games.
Final Remarks:
Thus, you can enhance your emulation experience by using Amiibo on Ryujinx. It allows you to enjoy the benefits of Amiibo without having the physical figures. The above steps would help you seamlessly emulate Amiibo on Ryujinx. They give you access to in-game content and other rewards. Hence, you don’t have to invest in a physical Amiibo setup and still enjoy all the benefits.