Pixel Chix

Pixel Chix are interactive electronic games based on teenage girls, and an associated franchise. They are very similar to Tamagotchi in that they have an LCD screen and controlling buttons, although they are larger. They were first released in 2005 by Mattel, forming an important part of their earnings that year. Based in a miniature house, in the house there is a lounge, kitchen and dining area, with steps leading upstairs. There are three different types of houses; a pink one, a blue one and a yellow one. There are also three different pixel girls in each house.

In the game, two or more houses can be connected, allowing the characters (the Pixel Chix) to visit one another. These characters can be controlled in ways similar to other hand-held games, such as Tamagotchi. They can be told go out for a walk, watch television, eat a variety of foods, such as popcorn and hamburgers, and go to sleep. The more they are played with, the more options appear to the player; higher levels introduce different types of food, more outfits and more games to play. However; if they are ignored, they will decrease in skill level. Eventually, if ignored for too long, the game will "end" since the characters "leave" (The pixel friend saying "Hey, I thought you were my friend! Where have you been?" and making a "funny face" before she leaves). Although, they can come back by resetting the game using a mini screwdriver into a reset hole. Nevertheless, in the two Story house, no matter how long they are neglected, they still remain happy in your house with your level skills kept the same (Unless "DeBugged" by pressing the "Yes" button, the "Food" button and the "Go Out" button). The story is based and shown on the Internet of women living in an all-female college and fashionable poses, beginning with a house, then mate's connection and following with cars and babysitting. By 2009, Mattel discontinued the brand. The Pixel Chix are all voiced by Tara Strong, except "Miss Sporty" who is voiced by Katherine Von Till.

(only in two-story version)

Level One:

Level Two:

Level Three:

Level Four:

Level Five:

(Only in two story version)

A number of Pixel Chix accessories have been created, such as the "Road Trippin' Cars" where one can go to the mall, go to the beach, or do many other things. The cars come in multiple colors.

Also available is the Pixel Chix Lovin' 2 Shop mall, where the Pixel Chix can work, shop, play games, and take breaks. There are two different malls, a boutique/food court, and a pet shop/salon. Each mall has an LCD flip screen, allowing the Pixel Chix girl to change stores. They are able to connect to the houses, the cars, and other malls.

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