Tamagotchi Connection (v3)

The Tamagotchi is an iconic digital pet creator developed by Bandai. Originally launched in Japan in 1996, the device became a global phenomenon. The specific model shown is likely the Tamagotchi Connection Version 3, released in the mid-2000s, which features an antenna and infrared capabilities. While the brand is strictly Japanese in origin, mass production has been centered primarily in China to meet global demand for various iterations of the toy. The brand is owned by Bandai Namco Holdings, a Japanese multinational conglomerate formed from the merger of Bandai and Namco.