2021 marks the 25th-anniversary of the first Tamagotchi ever made. And thanks to a community of dedicated fans the iconic toy has maintained popularity through the decades with 83 million units sold as of 2021.
“Tamagotchi Smart,” the device comes in either pastel pink or teal with new characters to bond with. The watch is fitted with a touch screen, and voice command functionality allows you to wake up your virtual companion and hear it chirp back. There will also be a “Power Up” feature that lets users record conversations with pets to foster a deeper connection. It’s important to note, however, that “there is no voice recognition function that recognizes the words themselves,” according to the FAQ.
As usual, there is also a co-op play functionality available for you to sync up with friends for minigames. However, the Tamagotchi smartwatch won’t be compatible with other Tamagotchi devices, as it uses Bluetooth while the other newer devices utilize QR codes. Tiny plastic keys called TamaSma Cards will be sold separately that will include exclusive items and characters you can download onto the smartwatch.
An international release date is yet to be announced.
NEED!
Tamagotchi’s Smartwatch Is Way Cuter Than Apple’s https://t.co/7Mj103SM5u pic.twitter.com/qGhfBD5SdJ
— Gizmodo (@Gizmodo) June 18, 2021
Omg the new tamagotchi smartwatch pic.twitter.com/qAVr0JG3kY
— ⋆˚milk & honey🧈 ✦ (@nominomify) June 18, 2021
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