Power-Up Band Overview

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model


Power-Up Bands themed to different characters are available through SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios. Your Power-Up Band enables you to collect digital stamps and coins, complete Key Challenges, track your score on the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge ride, and more throughout SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.

Your Power-Up Band can also be used as an amiibo for the corresponding character on Nintendo Switch systems. For example, the Mario Power-Up Band functions in compatible titles as a Mario amiibo figure.

Power-Up Bands are not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS family of systems or Wii U.

How to use your Power-Up Band as an amiibo
  1. Update your Nintendo Switch system to the latest system version.
  2. Open the amiibo-compatible game and follow in-game instructions to access amiibo features.
  3. Tap the circular character icon in the center of the band to the NFC reader on your controller.
    A Mario-themed Power-Up Band is tapped against the NFC reader on a Joy-Con controller

For more information, visit the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD official website.


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