The CRAZY History Of Tamagotchi

The Tamagotchi is undoubtedly the world's most popular and recognisable virtual pet. Originally being tiny handheld devices with primitive LCD screens, they went on to sell millions of units and cement themselves as an integral part of 90's pop culture. But how was the Tamagotchi created and what happened to the brand after it's initial success? Let's take a look together as we delve into the history of Tamagotchi. 📚 Check out our new book A Handheld History 88 - 95: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/ahandhel... 📣 FOLLOW US 📣 Facebook:   / retrododo   Instagram:   / retro_dodo   Twitter:   / ​​​​​​   Website: https://retrododo.com TIMECODES 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - The Idea 03:10 - Bandai Brings Tamagotchi To Life 04:35 - Tamagotchi Controversy 05:47 - Why Was It Successful? 06:35 - Tamagotchi Is A Hit 07:48 - The Birth Of Digimon 09:02 - New Tamagotchi Devices 10:42 - Tamagotchi Knock-Offs 12:46 - The Parallel To Mobile Phones 13:27 - Conclusion #tamagotchi #tamagotchiuni #tamagotchico This video may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.