VMIGO Video Game Console – Vintage (2006, Jakks Pacific)

Description

RARE RETRO GAMING CONSOLE: GENUINE VMIGO Video Game Console – Jakks 2006 – Vintage Virtual Pet Chihuahua System (2006, Jakks Pacific). This preowned gaming console bundle is in good condition and perfect working order, and includes the matching set of three: CONSOLE + CONTROLLER + HANDHELD (V-Migo: Portable Handheld – Virtual Pet Chihuahua (2006, Jakks Pacific). Mild surface imperfections and plastic scratches only which do not affect performance or functionality in any way. Refer photographs.

 

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• V-Migo Virtual Pet – German Shepherd (2006, Jakks Pacific)

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VMIGO Video Game Console – Vintage (2006, Jakks Pacific)

Overview & Design

• The VMIGO system is a plug-and-play “TV game” console developed by Jakks Pacific in 2006.

  • It features a portable “pod” handheld resembling a virtual pet device, which can be docked into the base console to unlock TV gameplay.plugplaytvgames.fandom.comtoydirectory.com

• The docking station has a sleek, elongated body that connects via composite cables directly to a TV. The handheld pod inserts into it—turning the pet-raising handheld into a TV-playable game system.toydirectory.comAmazon Singapore

Functionality

• In handheld mode, you care for your virtual pet—feed, groom, train, and play mini-games.

• Docked mode unlocks additional environments and interactive mini-games on the TV, where the pet can participate in competitions or explore virtual worlds.toydirectory.comYouTubeAmazon Singapore

• This dual-format design made VMIGO a hybrid toy, blending virtual pet simulation with basic video gaming.

Variants & Gameplay

• The system launched primarily with dog-themed versions—notably a Golden Retriever and Chihuahua, occasionally other breeds.

• VMIGO also saw limited releases in cat and even Spider-Man superhero versions in select markets.plugplaytvgames.fandom.comvirtual-pets.fandom.com

• Players could raise any of the included pets and enjoy both the nurturing handheld experience and expanded TV mini-games.

Historical Context

• VMIGO belongs to the broader category of plug-and-play handheld TV games—toy-like consoles with built-in game software, no game cartridges, simply connecting to a TV for immediate play.Wikipedia

• It stands out for merging this format with virtual pet mechanics, offering a playful two-in-one experience.