The Tamagotchi digital pet was released in Japan in 1996 and became an international phenomenon in 1997. It was one of the first virtual pets, and was a handheld electronic game in which players had to take care of a virtual pet. It was a huge success and spawned a variety of sequels and spin-offs.
It was released by Bandai on November 23, 1996, in Japan and in the USA on May 1, 1997, quickly becoming one of the biggest toy fads of the late 1990s and the early 2000s. As of March 2021, over 83 million units have been sold worldwide.
The Tamagotchi digital pet was first released on November 23, 1996 in Japan. It became a global sensation in the following years, selling more than 82 million units worldwide. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, a new Tamagotchi Smart watch will be launched in November 2021.
