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
Android
iOS
As item-triggered game enhancement
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.
Console
Nintendo Wii, Wii U, Switch and 3DS
As item-triggered game enhancement
As payment
- The Wii U GamePad controller can read information from an NFC data source.[10]
PlayStation
Xbox
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.
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