List of video games using NFC
This list of Gaming Near field communication (NFC) Platforms provides an overview of the uses of NFC in gaming.
Currently, games have leveraged NFC in unlocking additional features through payment. This takes the form of a direct transaction over NFC[1] or by purchasing a physical item, which signals to the platform that a certain set of features has been purchased (e.g. Skylanders). This list catalogues Gaming NFC Platforms by device.
Mobile
Android
- Gun Bros.[2]
- Near Field Ninja[3]
- NFC Cards[4]
- Skylanders, with additional tools necessary[5]
iOS
As item-triggered game enhancement
- Disney Infinity, with app download necessary[6]
- Skylanders, with additional tools necessary[5]
As payment
- In-App Purchases[7]
Here, games that leverage Apple's In-App Purchase framework use information stored in the NFC Secure Element to process the purchase through Apple Pay. While an NFC radio is not used here, the NFC protocol is used nonetheless.
Other
For mobile consoles, like the Nintendo 3DS see Console.
Console
Nintendo Wii, Wii U and 3DS
As item-triggered game enhancement
- Pokémon Rumble U NFC Figure
- Amiibo, built into Nintendo consoles since 2014. Works with Wii U and New 3DS, Nintendo Switch and older Nintendo 3DS systems via a peripheral device.[8]
- Disney Infinity, with an NFC base[6]
- Skylanders, with an NFC base. Works with Wii and later, and 3DS and later.[5]
As payment
- The Wii U GamePad controller can read information from an NFC data source.[9]
PlayStation
- Disney Infinity, with an NFC base. Works with PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4[6]
- Skylanders, with an NFC base[5]
Xbox
- Disney Infinity, with an NFC base. Works with Xbox 360 and Xbox One[6]
- Skylanders, with an NFC base[5]
References
- ^ "Nintendo to Use Wii U's NFC Capability for Easy Payments, but Only in Japan".
- ^ "Glu adds Android Beam to Gun Bros game • NFC World". 27 February 2012.
- ^ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wolvenware.nfninja&hl=en
- ^ "NFC Cards - Android Apps on Google Play".
- ^ a b c d e "Skylanders Trap Team Video Game - Official Site".
- ^ a b c d "Disney Support".
- ^ "Apple Pay allows you to pay at the counter with your iPhone 6". 9 September 2014.
- ^ "amiibo by Nintendo - Frequently Asked Questions".
- ^ "Wii U - Features".
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