It's been about 30 years since the Tamagotchi became the must-have toy for children around the globe. Now, three decades on, the humble Tamagotchi is inspiring a new generation of electronic pets.
Breakdown
- Tamagotchi turns 30 in 2026, with 100 million units sold worldwide 2s
- Tamagotchi is experiencing a revival among Gen Z 18s
- Merchandise sales have increased sevenfold since 2019 33s
- A new AI-powered pocket pet was unveiled at CES by Taqway 44s
- Digital pets now feature AI memories and can grow with owners 55s