The new Tamagotchi smartwatch looks both weird and wonderful

Tamagotchi Smart
Need. (Image credit: Bandai)

If you're of a certain age, chances are you remember the moment your first tamagotchi died. Well, get ready to relive the sorrow all over again, because it seems everyone's favourite '90s virtual pet is coming back – and this time, you can wear it on your wrist.

Tamagotchi producer Bandai has revealed the Tamagotchi Smart, the first ever smartwatch version of the product, complete with touch and voice controls. It's certainly an intriguing, nostalgia-soaked proposition – but we have a feeling it won't cause too much worry to Apple Watch or the other devices in our guide to the best smartwatch.

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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