Quick answer

If you want the lowest-cost entry, start with the Loose Mario Amiibo at $13.49. If condition flexibility matters more, pick Sonic No. 26, which comes in New or Loose. Choose Pac-Man only if you specifically want a New Nintendo-branded figure and are willing to pay $25.16.

Condition is the biggest practical difference

Mario is listed only in Loose condition, meaning you get the figure without retail packaging. That keeps the price down but limits display options if you keep boxes. Sonic No. 26 gives you a choice between New and Loose, so you can decide based on budget and whether you plan to keep it sealed. Pac-Man is offered only in New condition, which explains its higher price.

For a first Amiibo, condition often matters less than you expect: the figure works the same whether it is New or Loose. The trade-off is resale and shelf presentation, not gameplay.

Platform tags are identical across all three

Each listing is tagged for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Wii U. That means compatibility is not a deciding factor here; all three are positioned for the same consoles. If you own a Switch, any of them fits the same basic use case. The real choice comes down to character preference, condition, and price.

Price gap and what it buys you

At $13.49, Mario is roughly half the price of Pac-Man at $25.16 and well below Sonic at $22.94. The extra cost for Pac-Man buys New condition; for Sonic it buys the option to choose New or Loose. Neither higher-priced figure is tagged for additional platforms, so you are paying for condition and character, not extra compatibility.

Trade-offs to weigh before you buy

  • Lowest price vs. packaging: Mario is the cheapest at $13.49 but only comes Loose. Choose it if you plan to open and use the figure anyway.
  • Condition flexibility vs. cost: Sonic No. 26 at $22.94 lets you pick New or Loose. If you want the option to keep it sealed, this is the middle path.
  • New condition vs. budget: Pac-Man at $25.16 is the only one listed solely as New. Pick it if a sealed figure is non-negotiable.

Product facts

Who should pick which

Best for

  • Budget-conscious buyers who want a working Amiibo and do not mind Loose condition (Mario)
  • Collectors who want the choice between sealed and opened (Sonic No. 26)
  • Buyers who specifically want a New Nintendo-branded figure and will pay for it (Pac-Man)

Not for

  • Shoppers who insist on New condition should skip Mario
  • Buyers who want the absolute lowest price should skip Pac-Man and Sonic
  • Anyone expecting different platform compatibility should note all three list the same consoles