My Play Watch today announced Mega Man: My Play Watch, a standalone digital gaming watch inspired by the classic Capcom action-platforming franchise.
Designed for quick, accessible play, the collectible watch lets fans jump, blast, and battle through retro-inspired stages directly from their wrist.
Developed in collaboration with Capcom, Mega Man: My Play Watch features a built-in game inspired by the classic gameplay of Mega Man 2. Players take control of the legendary Blue Bomber as they run, jump, and defeat enemies across multiple Robot Master stages before ultimately confronting Dr. Wily in a final showdown.
Built specifically for the My Play Watch platform, the game has been redesigned for intuitive wrist-based play. The new watch joins other models including Atari, Space Invaders, Tetris and Emoji. More are on the way. Back in September 2024, I was able to interview the creator of Space Invaders, Tomohiro Nishikado, on the occasion of the intro of the first watch.
Mega Man automatically runs through stages while players time jumps and navigate hazards using the touchscreen and crown controls, delivering fast-paced platforming that captures the spirit of the original series in a format designed for wearable play.
The watch includes three gameplay modes, offering different ways to experience the adventure:
Classic Mode – Players select from multiple Robot Master stages, each ending in a boss battle. Completing the stages unlocks Dr. Wily’s fortress, where players must conquer additional stages before facing the final boss.
Arcade Mode – A high-score challenge where players run through randomized stages, earning points for distance traveled and enemies defeated as the game steadily increases in speed and difficulty.
Play Time Mode – A collection of animated Mega Man-themed clock faces that bring iconic characters and pixel artwork from the series to the watch display.
“Mega Man is one of the most beloved action franchises in gaming history,” said Jeff Hardy, cofounder of My Play Watch, in a statement. “We wanted to capture the excitement of classic Mega Man gameplay in a form factor that’s always with you — something fans can wear, collect, and play anytime.”
Beyond gaming, Mega Man: My Play Watch functions as a daily digital watch with timekeeping and fitness tracking. True to the My Play Watch philosophy of Selective Tech, the device requires no smartphone pairing, notifications, or apps — delivering a focused experience centered on play and simplicity.
The watch features a vibrant touchscreen display, responsive controls, and a bold design inspired by the iconic blue of Mega Man. Each watch includes two interchangeable bands and ships fully assembled and ready to play right out of the box.
Mega Man: My Play Watch will carry a suggested retail price of $80. Each package includes: Mega Man: My Play Watch device, two interchangeable Mega Man-themed watch bands, magnetic charging cable, and a quick start guide.
The watch will be available for pre-order in the coming weeks, with exclusive retailer promotions to be announced soon. The expected retail date is June 15.