Tamagotchi evolves into a ring for its 30th anniversary, preorders now open
This new model is the smallest one yet in the history of the egg-shaped toy that lets you raise a digital pet. Bandai’s hit digital pet device among millennial kids, the Tamagotchi, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. While the toy has had its ups and downs and has been reinvented many times over the […]
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the beloved Tamagotchi toy has evolved into a ring, generating buzz among millennials who grew up with the digital pet. The smallest Tamagotchi model ever, this new Tamagotchi Ring features a classic egg-shaped design, LCD screen, and three buttons, but at a compact 28 millimeters (1.1 inches) long.
The Tamagotchi Ring maintains all the traditional Tamagotchi features while being made up of the fewest parts among full-color LCD screen-equipped Tamagotchis since 2008. It also comes with a dedicated charging base, marking another first in Tamagotchi history.
Users can choose from three color combinations – pink & pearl white, light blue & metallic gold, and black & metallic silver – priced at 7,700 yen (US$48.10) each. Preorders opened on Premium Bandai's website on October 6, 2026, with shipments scheduled for February and April 2027.
In a nod to the brand's 30th anniversary, players can grow their pet into 30 classic Tamagotchi characters from the past three decades, including some secret ones. This new form should make it easier to care for the digital pet, as it will always be near the user's fingertips. The naming of the Tamagotchi Ring has sparked debate, with some questioning whether "Tamagotchi" or "Tamaringu" would be more appropriate.
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