What is emulate amiibo?

Emulating amiibo involves using a special program or device to trick a Nintendo Switch or 3DS into thinking that a physical amiibo figure is being used. This allows players to access the benefits and features of the amiibo without actually owning the physical figure, which can be useful for those who don't want to spend money on amiibos or for those who want to use an amiibo that is rare or hard to find.

There are a few different ways to emulate amiibo, including using a device like the N2 Elite or the Amiiqo, which can store and emulate multiple amiibo figures. Alternatively, certain programs can be used to create and emulate custom amiibo data, allowing players to use characters or features that don't currently have an official amiibo figure.

It's worth noting that while amiibo emulation is technically possible, it is not officially supported by Nintendo and may be considered a violation of the company's terms of service. Additionally, some players may view it as cheating or unfair, particularly in competitive gaming contexts.