I hate how badly I want the Tamagotchi Ring

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August 29, 2026, 5:45 PM

• •Bandai has announced a playable Tamagotchi ring with a color screen that can be worn on a finger.
• •The device will be sold in three colorways: iridescent white/pink, silver/black and gold/blue.
• •Pre-orders opened August 27 and run through October 6, but the product is currently limited to Japan.
• •The ring is priced at 7,700 yen, about $48, and is expected to launch in February 2027.
• •Players can raise more than 30 Tamagotchi characters, using two side buttons rather than the decorative front buttons.
• •The ring includes a charging cradle that lets users keep playing while it is plugged in.

Bandai has announced a finger-worn Tamagotchi that is a functioning virtual pet rather than a decorative accessory. The ring includes a color screen, supports more than 30 Tamagotchi characters and is controlled with two side buttons. It is priced at 7,700 yen, roughly $48, with pre-orders running from August 27 through October 6 in Japan. The company expects to release the device in February 2027, but it has not said whether it will launch in the US or other markets.

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