{"id":2117030,"date":"2026-08-28T17:15:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2117030"},"modified":"2026-08-28T17:15:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:15:24","slug":"tired-of-smart-rings-try-this-tamagotchi-ring-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2117030","title":{"rendered":"Tired of Smart Rings? Try This Tamagotchi Ring Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tamagotchi-Rings2-1200&#215;675.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"post-2000804442 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-gadgets tag-bandai tag-tamagotchi tag-virtual-pets\">\n<div class=\"entry-content prose dark:prose-invert lg:prose-xl prose-main dark:prose-main\">\n<p>The dream of owning and caring for virtual pets may not be quite as popular as it was in the late 2000s, but Tamagotchi is still adding to its lineup for those who want a quick hit of nostalgia. Bandai\u2019s latest iteration, revealed at Tokyo Toy Show this week, is a Tamagotchi ring. It\u2019s the smallest virtual pet the company\u2019s ever made, coming in at just about an inch square.<\/p>\n<p>The entire device is about 23mm\u00a0 x 28mm, with tiny, tiny buttons to match its diminutive shell. At just 0.56 inches, the Tamagotchi\u2019s LCD screen isn\u2019t exactly going to be easy to read (especially for the older milennials who grew up with the original Tamagotchis). The Tamagotchi is available in three colors: light blue, gold, pearl white, and black and silver. Bandai says the new Tamagotchi includes 30 characters from across the brand\u2019s 30-year history.<\/p>\n<div class=\"not-prose video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tamagotchi ring PV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dGczs3non9A?feature=oembed\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Bandai says it took two years to develop the device and that it ended up cutting its components nearly by half in order to cram everything into its form factor. One cut component could make continued use of the Tamagotchi ring a bit more cumbersome: there\u2019s no USB port for charging. Instead, Bandai created a dedicated charging case that you\u2019ll have to keep track of to top off your virtual pet when its battery runs low.<\/p>\n<p>The Tamagotchi ring\u2019s size definitely means it\u2019s going to be more of an accessory than a toy that\u2019s fun to play with. Wearing it on your finger might make it difficult to forget to feed your pet, but there\u2019s no telling how difficult it will be to actually use those little buttons.<\/p>\n<p>The new Tamagotchi is currently only available for pre-order in Japan for \u00a57,700 (about 50 USD). Deliveries should begin arriving in February 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"entry-content prose dark:prose-invert lg:prose-xl prose-main dark:prose-main\">\n<p>The dream of owning and caring for virtual pets may not be quite as popular as it was in the late 2000s, but Tamagotchi is still adding to its lineup for those who want a quick hit of nostalgia. Bandai\u2019s latest iteration, revealed at Tokyo Toy Show this week, is a Tamagotchi ring. It\u2019s the smallest virtual pet the company\u2019s ever made, coming in at just about an inch square.<\/p>\n<p>The entire device is about 23mm\u00a0 x 28mm, with tiny, tiny buttons to match its diminutive shell. At just 0.56 inches, the Tamagotchi\u2019s LCD screen isn\u2019t exactly going to be easy to read (especially for the older milennials who grew up with the original Tamagotchis). The Tamagotchi is available in three colors: light blue, gold, pearl white, and black and silver. Bandai says the new Tamagotchi includes 30 characters from across the brand\u2019s 30-year history.<\/p>\n<div class=\"not-prose video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tamagotchi ring PV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dGczs3non9A?feature=oembed\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Bandai says it took two years to develop the device and that it ended up cutting its components nearly by half in order to cram everything into its form factor. One cut component could make continued use of the Tamagotchi ring a bit more cumbersome: there\u2019s no USB port for charging. Instead, Bandai created a dedicated charging case that you\u2019ll have to keep track of to top off your virtual pet when its battery runs low.<\/p>\n<p>The Tamagotchi ring\u2019s size definitely means it\u2019s going to be more of an accessory than a toy that\u2019s fun to play with. Wearing it on your finger might make it difficult to forget to feed your pet, but there\u2019s no telling how difficult it will be to actually use those little buttons.<\/p>\n<p>The new Tamagotchi is currently only available for pre-order in Japan for \u00a57,700 (about 50 USD). Deliveries should begin arriving in February 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/tired-of-smart-rings-try-this-tamagotchi-ring-instead-2000804442&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tamagotchi-Rings2-1200&#215;675.jpg&#8221;] The dream of owning and caring for virtual pets may not be quite as popular as it was in the late 2000s, but Tamagotchi is still adding to its lineup for those who want a quick hit of nostalgia. 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