List of video games using NFC

This is a list of video games that use near field communication (NFC) technology.

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

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Android

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As item-triggered game enhancement

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As payment

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  • 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.

Console

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Nintendo Wii, Wii U, Switch and 3DS

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As item-triggered game enhancement

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As payment

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  • The Wii U GamePad controller can read information from an NFC data source.[10]

PlayStation

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Xbox

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While NFC bases are normally interoperable between all platforms, the Xbox 360 and Xbox One require specific bases that are compatible only with the respective platform.

References

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  1. ^ "Nintendo to Use Wii U's NFC Capability for Easy Payments, but Only in Japan".
  2. ^ "Glu adds Android Beam to Gun Bros game • NFC World". 27 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Near Field Ninja - NFC Game - Android Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Archived from the original on 2015-01-20.
  4. ^ "NFC Cards - Android Apps on Google Play".
  5. ^ a b c d e "Skylanders Trap Team Video Game - Official Site".
  6. ^ "신비아파트 소울파이터즈 - Android Apps on Google Play". play.google.com.
  7. ^ "Apple Pay allows you to pay at the counter with your iPhone 6". 9 September 2014.
  8. ^ "amiibo - Nintendo".
  9. ^ a b c "Disney Support". Archived from the original on 2014-03-29.
  10. ^ "Wii U - Features".