Bandai Namco Releases New Tamagotchi Connection Devices

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America has relaunched the Tamagotchi Connection, a virtual pet device that can pair with other Tamagotchi Connection devices. First released in 2004, it is returning for a new generation of kids to enjoy with friends.

The Tamagotchi Connection features a virtual pet for kids to interact with, which grows differently depending on how a kid takes care of it. They can feed it, play games with it, provide a cure if it gets sick, and help it develop into a great virtual pet. When kids pair their Tamagotchi Connection with another device, their characters can become friends, exchange gifts, play games, get married, and more. Kids and their friends can also raise several generations of Tamagotchis after connecting devices.

As kids nurture their pets, either with friends or on their own, they can meet more than 50 characters, collect more than 150 items, play more than 10 mini games, buy new food using Gotchi Points, and unlock special items.

Kids can choose from six different Tamagotchi Connection designs, including Rainbow Sky, Bubbles, Clear Retro, and Ice Cream, and match their best friend’s shell. The Tamagotchi Connection True Friends Set includes two devices, Blue Graffiti and Pink Graffiti.

Each design includes a unique password for kids to unlock a special item for their character: Blue Graffiti and Pink Graffiti devices unlock pencils; Ice Cream characters get an ice cream; the Bubbles devices unlock a soda; Clear Retro characters get a waffle, and Rainbow Sky devices unlock an umbrella.

The new devices are available to preorder on Amazon and will release on July 9.