Bandai Tamagotchi connection version 2

If you have ever fancied a pet that doesn't make a mess, doesn't smell, doesn't drain your finances or roll in the mud, then I might have just the thing for you. But, if you need the love and affection of wet kisses and a waggy tail then you might find this pet a little lacking. The Tamagotchi ****************** The first electronic cyber pet hit the world back in November 1996. It was a pet in your pocket, a computer chipped pet which you fed and played games with until it grew up. The tamagotchi is a small hand held computer game which is simple to use and fits within the palm of an adult ... more

There probably aren't many families with children that haven't heard of a Tamagotchi in their house. Whether they've bought them for the kids or the kids friends have one, and they have played on it, one way or another there will be a connection to one of these little toys. *What are they * Tamagotchi's are a virtual pet, living in an egg shaped brightly coloured plastic case for children to look after. When you first start playing with these toys, the child creates their first pet. These can either be a boy or girl and you don't get to know until the egg is hatched. Next you will have to ... more

As a teacher I vowed that I would never, ever allow my children to be swept away by silly, expensive school crazes. So here I am sitting by the computer, Tamagotchi at the side of me, checking that it has enough food and love to keep it happy and healthy, and making sure that it doesn't need the toilet. This eating, pooing piece of plastic is the ideal starter pet. It makes no real mess, very little noise but it allows a humane experiment into how long children will really love and care for something. Of course it is not real; this little device is roughly 6x5 cm, made of plastic and fits ... more

I bought 2 of my kids a Tamagotchi each for Christmas and I would say that now 3 1/2 months later, the novelty has just worn off (coincidently this is how long the battery lasted!). -------The product------- This is a Tamagotchi version 2 which means you can connect to others by means of an infra red port. They can play games and exchange items this way. It comes in a kind of blister pack which is tricky to open. Take care that you don't bin the rather extensive insructions as well. I got mine from Toys r us (£12.99) but I have seen them for £11.99 in Tesco. They come in a variety of colours ... more

Tamogotchi Ver 2 My daughter was desperate for one of these at Christmas - seems to be a bit of a craze at school. I was a bit reluctant but it hasn't been as bad as I imagined. I refuse to allow it to go to school as it does cause some distraction at home, consequently, I have to look after it during the day. Initially, I was afraid that I would kill it and have a distraught child but provided it's checked once or twice, it seems to survive. Quick feeds in succession and the odd game at 3:15 seem to keep it reasonably happy. It does have a pause button that means that you can turn it off if ... more