Takara Tomy will release "Play Watch," a wristwatch with a camera for children, on June 20. The price is 7,980 yen (excluding tax). The watch is targeted for ages 6 and up.


Playwatch is a wearable gadget with a wide variety of functions, including a clock, video and photo recording, voice recorder, and three types of games. It has no Internet connection, Wi-Fi, or other communication functions, and is designed with children in mind, including a "parental control" function that limits the amount of time spent playing games per day.


The 1.41-inch color touch panel is capacitive, allowing "swiping" and "tapping" just like a smartphone. The belt is made of a skin-friendly silicon material that allows the wearer to wear the watch for long periods of time without stress.


The size without the band is W50 x H50 x D18 mm. 800 images can be stored, and 6 to 15 minutes of video can be saved (for movies only). Four color variations are available: white, pink, blue, and purple.


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