# Retro Branded Digital Pets The Bandai America Tamagotchi Deluxe Pac-Man Merges the Two Classics By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-deluxe-pacman References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/bandai-america-tamagotchi-deluxe-pac-man/) & [bandai](https://www.bandai.com) The [Bandai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frgmt-edition-tamagotchi) America Tamagotchi Deluxe Pac-Man digital pet is a newly created toy that combines the aesthetics and functionalities of two classic franchises into one compact plaything. The digital toy has been created for the 40th anniversary of Pac-Man and features a special edition branding on the exterior along with a protective carrying case. The virtual pet itself is just like the original Tamagotchi, but will allow users to play the [classic Pac-Man video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-plaza) at their leisure directly from the miniature screen. The Bandai America Tamagotchi Deluxe Pac-Man is available now at a price point of $24.99 and is sure to be of interest to [collectors or those who are nostalgic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-collections) for the now-iconic digital pet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Pet Crossovers:** The Tamagotchi Deluxe Pac-Man is an example of a new trend of creating digital pets that combine two classic franchises. - **Branded Retro Toys:** The creation of special edition Tamagotchi pet toys that feature retro branding (such as Pac-Man) is becoming a growing trend. - **Miniature Console Gaming:** The Tamagotchi Deluxe Pac-Man allows users to play the classic Pac-Man video game directly from the miniature screen, highlighting the popularity of compact gaming devices. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can capitalize on the trend of creating digital pet crossovers similar to the Tamagotchi Deluxe Pac-Man. - **Gaming:** There is a potential opportunity for gaming companies to explore miniature console gaming devices similar to the Tamagotchi Deluxe Pac-Man. - **Collectibles:** Collectible companies can explore branded retro toys like the special edition Tamagotchi Deluxe Pac-Man to target nostalgic consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration All-Black Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frgmt-edition-tamagotchi.md) - [Anniversary Virtual Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-connection.md) - [Comic-Honoring Digital Pixel Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-tamagotchi.md) - [Angelic Digital Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-angel.md) - [Eggshell-Made Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-tamagotchi-celebration-egg.md) - [Interactive Handheld Pet Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-2.md) - [Virtual Pet Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-uni.md) - [Collectible Digital Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-x-tamagotchi.md) - [Nostalgic Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-ut-x-tamagotchi.md)