After 18 months, I've finally found a daft handheld that rivals the Tetris Mcnugget - a drumstick KFC Tamagotchi that's hungry for chicken

KFC "Eduardotchi" device with blue background next to Colonel Sanders cartoon cat mascot with blue backdrop
(Image credit: KFC Spain)

I'm pretty sure no one asked for a KFC Tamﷺagotchi that lives in a tiny drumstick handheld. That isn't going to stop me from loving the fact it now exists, and while I get that it's a cheap promo device in the same vein as the , you c🌸an rest assured I'm going to get one in for a full review.

Originally starting off as an App and website promotional item, the Tamagotchi-inspired handheld will soon be available in KFC stores across Spain. Dubbed the "Eduardochi", the virtual pet comes in at just €3.99, so about $4 for anyone in the US immediately trying to find one online. Since the devices are fresh out the fri♋er after launching December 3, you're unlikely to find one for that cheap yet, but watch this space.

If it's a good look at the arguably cursed KFC Tamagochi you seek, there's a YouTube video that'd put Apple's marketing 🦹to shame. By that, I mean it draws influence from the iPhone 16 reveal trailer a few months back, which makes sense considering we're talking about a life-changing piece of tech. My Spanish is a little rusty, but the clip proudly highlights the gadget's four buttons, non-backlit screen, and built-in keychain. I mean seriously, did the KFC marketing folks make this thing to lure me?

KFC | THE FUTURE IS NOW, THE FUTURE IS EDUARDO💧 - YouTube KFC | THE FUTURE IS NOW, THE FUTURE IS EDUARDO - YouTube

Again, I will prioritize getting the KFC Tamagochi in for full benchmarking and performance analysis. That's unless Valve drops a successor to the😼 Steam Deck OLED, then it'll be my second biggest priority. But, ahead of any potential review, I had to find out two things — why the thing is called Eduardo and what its packaging looks likﷺe in the flesh.

It turns out that Eduardo is a meme, one that KFC cooked up itself. Just like most daft things in life, the g🌠ag originates from the fast food chain's Twitter account where it previously posted pictures of fried chicken with random Spanish names underneath.

As for the packaging, I was able to get a look at it through eBay listings. It's not quite as pleasing as the Tetris Mcnugget's faux six-piece box, particularly since it also contained stickers. That said, Eduardochi doesn't miss a beat in terms of vibes, hittin♚g all the same notes as the original Japanese Tamagotchi and knock-offs from my childhood.

💦If you've ever wanted to feed your own sentient chicken drumstick and clean up its poop, then make sure to check back in for a full KFC Eduardochi review. I'm not exactly sure how I'm going to grab one for less than a Family bucket right now, but since one of my first "reviews" at GamesRadar+ was the Mcnugget handheld, I feel like I have a duty to test this Tamgotchi.


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Phil Hayton
Hardware Editor

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