Super Nintendo World’s Power-Up Bands Also Work as Amiibo. Here’s How

Power-Up Bands at Universal’s Super Nintendo World have a trick beyond the theme park. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how to use the wristband as an Amiibo to get extra power-ups in Nintendo Switch games.

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0:00 Intro
0:15 What are Power-Up Bands?
0:47 How to Activate Amiibos in Games
1:20 How to Turn on Amiibo Settings
2:07 How Amiibos Inspired the Power-Up Bands

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