How to Erase amiibo Game Data on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems
Nintendo 3DS
In this article, you'll learn how to erase game data from an amiibo.
Complete these steps
- From the HOME Menu, open HOME Menu Settings by clicking the icon of the home wrench at the top left of the screen.
- Scroll down and select amiibo Settings.
- Select Delete amiibo Game Data.
- Place the amiibo on the bottom screen of the New Nintendo 3DS XL, making sure to keep the figure steady.
- If the amiibo is not kept steady, or you remove and replace the amiibo, you may get an error message stating that device being used is not an amiibo. If this message is received, tap OK and try again.
- Remove the amiibo once it has been read.
- Review the data to be deleted and select Delete.
- Place the amiibo back on the lower screen.
- You will receive a message when the game data has been deleted.
