Tamagotchi Returns

[aS!Dz]

They're back... and this time they're infrared
Tamagotchi, the once ubiquitous virtual pet that was discontinued in 1998, is to make a comeback later this year. The new versions of the pocket-sized gizmos, called Tamagotchi Plus, go on sale in Japan on 20 March.

The devices will be able to communicate with each other via infrared, which means that they'll be able to go on virtual dates, buy each other presents and even have little Tamagotchi babies. The horror, the horror.

While the screens will be larger and there'll be a choice of six colours, the pets will essentially function in the same way as their predecessors, with a virtual chick growing into an adult - if looked after properly.

Between 1996-1998, toy manufacturers Bandai sold a staggering 40 million Tamagotchis. Tamagotchi Plus will cost around £10 when it reaches the UK and Bandai are expected to announce a firm release date within the next few weeks. Don't say we didn't warn you.

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[Stormwalker]

cool haha.. i cant wait to get one.. and see how many people virtually try to hit on mine haha

[blugh]

it might catch on... you never know... but what if you have a tamagotchi for 80 days and he gets impotent in his old age?

[editman]

Hmmmm... for those who bought a tamagotchi 6-7 years ago, I wonder what happened to the thingy? If it dies can you reset and raise another one?

(As you can see, it's not a toy for editman - I prefer blow-up dolls made in real flesh, blood and soul.)

[Stormwalker]

like all electrical devices they can be reset hehe

[Matt]

No! Satan's worst creation has come round again, only worse!