The 90s are back, baby! Like most millennials, I loved nothing more than spending my pre-Y2K days doting over my Tamagotchi. These days, most kids would look the other way at any non-smart devices. But it looks like the handheld game is making a comeback… and at a discount! Shoppers can grab a Tamagotchi on sale at Amazon right now. And needless to say, I’ve never added something to my cart faster.
Available for 34% off is the Tamagotchi Connection in Wild Blue. It boasts a classic, retro, light blue camouflage shell and requires players to feed and take care of it. You can also explore more than 10 mini games to keep your Tamagotchi happy and to earn Gotchi points. Plus, unlike the old version, players can now meet more than 50 characters in one device.
If you weren’t around for Tamagotchis in their heyday, my utmost condolences. The handheld game debuted in Japan during the mid-90s, making its way to the U.S. in 1997. It’s basically an interactive virtual “pet” that thrives with love and care. It’s battery-operated and has a ball bead keychain that you can attach to your purse or backpack. That way, whether you’re headed to class or commuting to work, you’ll never let it out of your sight.
With 4.5 stars and almost 2,ooo ratings, shoppers love that there’s so much to do with the latest release. “There’s a lot of fun games to play, items to collect, and adorable characters to raise; the screen stays on so you can see different animations of your Tamagotchi hanging out all day,” one review reads. “The connection function adds more games and interactions to ‘connect,’ grow relationships and marry.”
Others describe these as “pure nostalgia” as a millennial childhood staple. “It’s soooo fun! I had the V3 as a kid and it’s pure nostalgia!” another shopper writes. “I love it, and as an Tamagotchi collector, the connections are a must have!”
At 34% off, the Tamagotchi Connection comes down from $33 to just $22. So, if you haven’t already added one (or three) to your cart, I’d suggest doing so while this price lasts!
