Electronic toy · 1996
Tamagotchi (Generation 1)
Tamagotchi (Generation 1) is an electronic toy from Bandai's Tamagotchi (original wave) line, released in 1996 (Released 1996 wave). Collectors track 2 versions: Japanese release (1996), International release (1997).
The original egg-shaped virtual pet on a key chain. Players hatch, feed, clean, discipline and play with a pixel pet through its life stages. Released in Japan on 23 November 1996 and in the US on 1 May 1997.
- Line
- Tamagotchi (original wave)
- Made by
- Bandai
- Wave
- Released 1996
- Year
- 1996
- Region
- International release
Free account: tick it off, record its condition and accessories, and see how close you are to the full line.
Versions
- Japanese release (1996)
- International release (1997)
Original or reissue?
Three buttons under a small greyscale LCD. Mametchi is the top character and the minigame is the Character game. English-language versions show an angel when the pet dies; Japanese versions show a ghost and gravestone.
Value
Not enough current listings of genuine originals to value this one yet. Loose and carded or boxed copies sell for very different money, so we only show a value when there are enough of the same kind.