Tamagotchi Paradise looks like the most exciting virtual pet toy in years

The Tamagotchi Paradise is an exciting new iteration of the beloved franchise, featuring a zoom dial for detailed critter observation and gene-mixing for unique character breeding. It connects via a docking port to other devices, and players will start with a "Planet Bang" event, creating and enriching a virtual planet while caring for its inhabitants using 25 distinct care menus. Available in three shell designs—Pink Land, Blue Water, Purple Sky—the device is priced at $45, coming soon on July 12 through Japanese Amazon, with exclusive content available in pop-up Tamagotchi Labs and early access for Uni owners via a special ticket.