Nostalgia
When Did Tamagotchi Come Out? In The U.S., 25 Years Ago
Digital pets taught a whole generation the meaning of responsibility.
by Kaitlyn Wylde
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In May 1997, wee Millennials briefly gave up on owning a dog when Tamagotchi, the U.S.’s first digital pet, came on the market, six months after it debuted in Japan. For as little as $15, ‘90s kids became pet parents.
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