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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 (cite Gamespot) 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
iOS
As item-triggered game enhancement
- Skylanders, with additional tools necessary
- Disney Infinity, with app download necessary
As payment
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 and DS
- amiibo, built into Nintendo consoles since 2014. Works with Wii U and 3DS only.
- Skylanders, with an NFC base. Works with Wii and later, and 2DS and later.
- Disney Infinity, with an NFC base
PlayStation
- Skylanders, with an NFC base
- Disney Infinity, with an NFC base. Works with Playstation 3 and Playstation 4
Xbox
- Skylanders, with an NFC base
- Disney Infinity, with an NFC base. Works with Playstation 3 and Playstation 4