Tamagotchi
Hardware Data
| Release Year | 1996 |
| Manufacturer | Bandai |
| CPU | Custom microcontroller |
| Display | LCD monochrome |
| Input | 3 buttons |
| Power | CR2032 battery |
| Players | 1 |
The Tamagotchi is a handheld digital pet device that became a global phenomenon in the late 1990s.
Players must feed, clean, and care for their virtual creature to keep it alive and happy.
Description & Screenshots
Tamagotchi introduced the concept of portable virtual pets. The device featured simple pixel graphics and required constant attention, which made it both engaging and stressful for children and teens.
Numerous versions followed, including Tamagotchi Connection, Tamagotchi On, and Tamagotchi Uni.
