List of Tamagotchi Releases
This is a list of every
Tamagotchi virtual pet ever released, in chronological order.
*The original Tamagotchi was released in 1997 in both Japan and America.
* 7(1 hidden) adult characters, two teen characters, one toddler character, and one baby character, for a total of 11 characters are available.
*There is Generation 1 (also known as P1) and Generation 2 (also known as P2). They have different characters, and a number of other minor differences, such as different games and different Meal and Snack options.
*Released in Japan at August 1997 with three different designs.
*Realeased in America and Europe with four designs.
*The Angelgotchi does not die. If treated badly or if it had been on earth for a very long time, it would leave for it`s home planet.
*The discipline option was replaced by praise.
*Instead of misbehaving, it did good deeds for the caretaker. The caretaker could not make it do good deeds, it would do them whenever it wanted to.
*The discipline meter was replaced by a good deeds meter.
*Features a touch-sensitive screen. Sometimes when the caretaker gave it candy, a bat would show up trying to steal the candy. The caretaker would then have to tap the touch screen to scare the bat away so the Angelgotchi could eat the candy. If the bat sucseeded in stealing the candy, the Angelgotchi`s good deeds meter would go down.
*It has five secret characters. In the European and American versions the secret character Sabotenshi(cactus angel) was replaced by Kitsutenshi(smiling angel).
*Released in December of
1997 in Japan only.
*Features interlocking mating using the same technology that
Digimon introduced for the Tamagotchis to give birth.
*Both Mesutchi and Osutchi features 31 characters each. Five different generations of Tamagotchi are available, but only one has a growth chart that is affected by caretaking skills; the other four are linear.
*If the caretaker becomes lazy on his or her care for their Mesutchi/Osutchi, the Tamagotchi will become an unmateable creature.
*If the caretaker feeds the Tamagotchi too much food and it starts to weigh 99 pounds, it will turn into a "Debutchi" which takes up the whole screen. The caretaker then has to help lower the weight of the Tamagotchi before normal functions resume.
*It introduced a new "senior" stage. If the Mesutchi/Osutchi stayed as an adult for a long time without getting married, it would evolve into a senior and would not be able to mate anymore.
*Released in February
1998 with four different designs. It was scheduled for release in America as "Tamagotchi Garden" but was never released.
*This Tamagotchi introduced the "predator" function also used in the later Umi no Tamagotch (Tamagotchi Ocean). Occasionally, a predator attacks, and the care taker has to use the voice and touch-sensitive functions by shouting or tapping at the screen to scare away the predator. If the attack is a success, the Tamagotchi may become sick or even die.
*Another notable function of the Mori no Tamagotchi is the teenager phase: It is replaced by a cocoon, which stays for 24 hours, during which time the care taker controls a temperature dial. If the environment is mostly hot, the Tamagotchi will change into the "warmer" creature for that quality of care, and vice versa for cold.
*There are two types of eggs that can be selected to hatch in this Tamagotchi. The white egg is more like a traditional Tamagotchi, where it changes based on how it is cared for. The spotted egg always changes into kabutchi, the stag beetle, where the goal is to make it as large as possible (a "length" meter is displayed to track this).
*Released in March of 1998 in Japan with four different colors.
*Released in the United States in 1998 with four colors as "Tamagotchi Ocean"
*This is known as one of the hardest Tamagotchi to raise, needing near-constant attention.
*This Tamagotchi includes the "predator" function also used in the Mori no Tamagotch. Occasionally, a predator (a Polar Bear) will attack while the Tamagotchi takes a nap, and the care taker has to use the touch-sensitive functions by tapping at the screen to scare away the predator. Like in Mori no Tamagotch, if the attack is successful, the Tamagotchi may become made sick or even die.
*Includes a "water quality" meter in the status screen. Flushing the screen makes the screen "cleaner," but if all four skulls on the meter are filled, the water becomes black and it has to be flushed in order to see the Tamagotchi again. This is a secondary use for the cleaning function and is not used in any other Tamagotchi to date.
*Released in April of
1998 in Japan only.
*Named after Japanese actress
Tamao Nakamura.
*The character is a movie star, the caretaker trains the character for movie performances. This was the first Bandai virtual pet to be based upon a humanoid character.
*Has one game, which is a slot machine.
*Has a training function, where the caretaker trains the character in different rehearsal situations. There are three routines - Ad Lib/Drama, Acting and and Dancing.
*Only one design - pink with white pattern, red buttons and blue screen trim.
*Two different discipline functions - a fan letter in addition to traditional discipline.
*Also has touch sensitivity; the caretaker can interact with the character by tapping the casing of the unit.
*Does not have a calling icon, instead Japanese characters flash on the screen when attention is required.
* Released in September of 1998 in four colors for ¥2079.
* Some aspects of the care are similar to the Tenshitchi no Tamagotch (Tamagotchi Angel, Angelgotchi), only the Devilgotchi Power is supposed to be kept at a minimum, while the Angelgotchi Power is supposed to be kept high.
*Care is almost exactly the same as Angelgotchi, but unlike the Angelgotchi characters, who are eager and did good deeds for the caretaker, the Devilgotchi characters are naughty and played tricks on the caretaker.
*The Devilgotchi game was almost the same as the Angelgotchi game, but unlike the Angelgotchi game where the caretaker had to help the Angelgotchi jump over the stars, on the Devilgotchi game, the caretaker had to help the Devilgotchi catch the stars in its mouth so it could eat them.
*Uses a touch screen, similar to Tenshi no Tamagotchi.
*Released in October of 1998 in three colors.
*Acting as an "Easy Tamagotchi," it has slightly different evolutions than the first set of Tamagotchi toys, and also features a larger case.
*In the place of icons, backlit buttons were used, and the number of buttons at the bottom of the case were reduced to two: Select and Cancel.
*Today, it is one of the rarest Tamagotchi that exists. It will almost always sell for at least $150 in both retail and auction sites
*A Santa Claus and Christmas-themed Tamagotchi.
*The Santaclautchi character does not evolve, but can be changed by means of equipping different items.
*If it is taken care of badly, Santaclautchi returns to his house and the owner has to start over.
*Santaclautchi has to go to each Tamagotchi's house, assisted by the care taker, and give them a present. If Santaclautchi does not deliver the presents in time, the Tamagotchi gets mad, Santaclautchi gets upset, and the care taker has to start over.
*Sometimes, Santaclautchi won`t feel like being 'Santa' and will selfishly leave the screen. The owner would then have to call "Super Kuchipatchi" to drag him back to the screen.
*Also known as the Caveman Tamagotchi.
*Genjintchi was released only in theatres playing the movie "
Peking Man", which is the movie the virtual pet is based on.
*Very expensive, due to its rarity.
*The character is a winged beast called Mothra Tamagotchi.
*Released only in Japan.
*Released to promote the
Godzilla vs Mothra movie.
*Released in
Japan on
March 20, 2004.
*Mostly the same as the Tamagotchi Connexion/Connection Version 1, the only difference being the language.
*Includes characters from the original Tamagotchi as well as several characters new to the Tamagotchi series.
*Implements an infrared port to connect to other Tamagotchi to "make friends," play games and exchange presents with other Tamagotchi's (Tamagotchi Plus, Connexion, and Connection), including later models, and also breed and create a new generation of Tamagotchi.
*Can also connect to Deka (huge) Tamagotchi in Japanese retail stores and restaurants for an exclusive "friend".
*This English-language version of the Tamagotchi Plus was released in Oceania, Asia, and Europe. It is mainly the same as the later U.S.-released Tamagotchi Connection, with slight changes in the wording of menu screens (such as 'style' instead of 'gender', and 'absent' instead of 'away'). There are extra differences too, such as the connecting screen saying 'Proceed' with a line below instead of 'Connect' without a line below.
The English-language version of the Tamagotchi Plus was released in North America on
August 15,
2004.
*Also called "V1" or "Version 1".
*Changes the language from Tamagotchi Connexion to conform to the U.S. variation of
English (e.g. 'gender' instead of 'style')
*Allows players to connect via
infared to other players systems and become friends, get married, and produce offspring.
*There are six stages of life: egg, infant, child, teenager, adult and senior.
*Connects to Japanese mobile phones.
**In order to connect the Tamagotchi with cell phones, cell phone users first had to download a Tamagotchi game onto their phone. Afterwards, when connecting, the Tamagotchi could do many things, such as visit its parents, play games, and even find a mate.
*Connects to the original Tamagotchi Plus and Deka Tamagotchi models.
*Ten digit passwords unlock food from each region of Japan and items for the Tamagotchi.
*Features old characters as well as new characters not in the original Tamagotchi Plus.
*Features characters from the Japanese show "
haneru no tobira" and a small amount of Tamagotchi characters
*Debuted in two colors with identical designs (white with green or red stripe and back), and a limited-edition metallic white with blue stripe was also released.
*Similar to Keitai Tamagotchi, only with different characters.
*This model is a miniature Tamagotchi 80% of the size of the original toy which has limited features and is promoted as a fashion accessory.
*In Japan, the three colors available are identical to three of the six colors of the original Tamagotchi (pink, light blue, and white). The keychain attachment is a small ball-chain loop.
*In America, it debuted with four colors (black with flames, light blue, pink, and purple) and several months later followed with four more colors (yellow with dots, purple with dots, a darker blue, and yellow with stripes). The keychain attachment is a short link-chain with a lanyard clasp at the end.
*In Australia, it debuted with the Japanese colours, ball chain and packaging; but had American programming.
*7 Adult characters are present, along with a secret character in the Japanese version only.
(Also called Version 2, Vr. 2, Ver. 2, or V2)Version two of the Tamagotchi Connection (the cousin to Japanese Tamagotchi Plus) was released on
June 21 2005 in the U.S. with new features.
* Newer Characters and ones taken from older tamagotchis like Osutchi and Mesutchi and the original Tamagotchi.
* "Gotchi Points," or GP, were introduced. GP are earned by playing the games and are used to buy items from a shop. The maximum amount of GP is 9999.
* Caretakers can connect (using IR capability) with other users; the user is able to choose whether to play a game or give a present.
*The option to connect to either Version 1 or Version 2 Tamagotchi was introduced.
* Five codes are available on the V2 that unlock special items.
* Features the ability to pause by holding the A and B buttons. Hitting the A and B buttons together again removes the pause.
*Released
July 23 2005 in Japan.
*Mono-color red LCD.
*New red-theme characters including a tomato, daruma, tengu, heart, and cherry.
*New red-theme foods including pizza, wine, peaches, and red rice.
*Same games as the Keitai and Hanerutchi Tamagotchi with different graphics.
*Connects with Japanese mobile phones, Keitai Tamagotchi, Deka tamagotchis at stores in Japan, the home Deka, and Hanerutchi.
Ouchi (home) version of the Deka (huge) Tamagotchi.
*Released July 2005 in Japan.
*Currently the rarest Tamagotchi of the new generation to date.
*Features a stand for tabletop display and three-position volume adjust.
*The user plays games and receives Gotchi Points that the user can transfer to a Keitai, Hanerutchi, Akai series, or Entama. The user can also spend it on gifts for the Deka character, or upgrade the character's house. Items the user buys alter the little room the Tamagotchi lives in.
*When the user upgrades the house, the way the house looks is altered. Sometimes the user also receives a special item, and sometimes the user also receives pets to take care of. The user doesn't have to feed or clean up after the pets, but they do get lonely if they aren't played with and petted for a long time.
*Special green-colored edition sold at Japanese Toys-R-Us stores available either paired with an Akai series Tamagotchi or alone.
*Released November 2005 in Japan.
*This Tamagotchi has many more features than the Keitai.
*Can link to
E-Tamago. From there, the user can enter Tamagotchi Town and take part in many activities and play many games. The user can even shop and buy things for the EnTama, which are recieved via 14-digit passcodes.
*Can connect to the Home Deka, but can only trade points and not items.
*Features three character groups: Intelligence, Kindness and Style, also known as Mamezoku, Kutchizoku, and Memezoku, respectively.
*There is a Chou Jinsei Enjoi accessory available, called a Kakeibo (account book) Tamagotch. It features a touchscreen, and is quite big (10cm tall, 7.5cm wide), although the Deka is larger. On the bottom of the egg it has 'TMGC TOWN GINZA STREET' engraved in it. There are no buttons on this accessory.
*A small strand of beads is attached rather than a keychain or mini-strap.
*Features include: school, jobs, online interactivity, and cooking. There are only cooking-specific items that the user can buy which are separate from the general foods and snacks.
*The first Tamagotchi to remove two of the Tamagotchi's original primary functions: the discipline and the lights (the Tamagotchi turns the lights out on its own).
*There are a total of 58 characters featured on this Tamagotchi (42 Basic characters, three Secret Characters, and 10 Call Dating Service characters). Thus, this Tamagotchi has the most characters featured on any Tamagotchi, beating the Version 3 by six characters.
*Three new games.
(Also known as Version 3, V3, Ver. 3, VR3, or Tama V3)
The third version of the Tamagotchi Connection series was released at the end of January 2006. Like the Version 2, it borrows some features from the latest version of the Japanese toy, but greatly simplifies them. This means that the V3 does not go to school, get a career, or receive a salary.
*Debuted with 6 new colors: Green with Tropical Flowers, Blue with Waves, Translucent Yellow, Arctic Camouflage, "Ice Cream," and Silver with Black Buttons. However, even newer colours were released on the official
Tamagotchi Connection website, such as Blue with Bubbles and Graffiti. Only the first 6 colours were released elsewhere throughout the world, though so far, the U.S. currently has the most V3 colours.
*Has a little bump on the top, like the antenna on a cell phone, similar to the Keitai Tamagotchi. Also, the 'antenna' distinguishes it from the versions 1 and 2. Note that in Japanese Tamagotchis, this 'antenna' can be used to connect to certain cell phones to allow the Tamagotchi to travel, but this feature was taken out in the U.S. version.
*Adds 20+ new characters, many from Osutchi, Mesutchi and K-Plus 2, thus bringing the total number of Tamagotchi Connection characters to 52.
*Is able to connect with Version 1 and 2, as well as other V3 Tamagotchis.
*Offers connection to
Tamatown.com which, similar to the Japanese counterpart, generates codes which the user can input into the toy and receive souvenirs, which are items that the user can look at (but the Tamagotchi can't play with or eat them). Passwords also give the shop items and food, which cost GP. The Tamagotchi can eat the food that the user buys in Tamagotchi Town.
*Other than the code from the Nintendo DS Game, the passwords unlocked on the pet or on TamaTown.com will not work on any other Tamagotchi, thanks to the username system on both Tamatown and the Tamagotchi itself.
*6 new games.
*New games on connecting. The winner gets a certain amount of points depending on what stage the connecting Tamagotchis are in.
*The Version 3 is infamous for having more technical glitches than any other Tamagotchi, such as items or souvenirs disappearing between generations or characters disappearing from the Family list. This is suspected to be because the V3 was either rushed or not tested properly before being released.
* Seven codes are available on the V3 that unlock special items.
*The first Tamagotchi with a touch screen.
*Acts like a Ouchi no Deka Tamagotch for the EnTama.
*Only connects with the EnTama.
*The newest tamagotchi.
*Mono-color blue LCD.
*Similar to the EnTama, with stars replacing the round decorative "antenna" and beads; the blue-colored counterpart to the previous generation's red-colored "akai series".
*It signifies the "Ura" world.
*Connects with the TamaStation, which are large gaming type centers all around Japan, the DekaTama, Entamas, and Keitai.
*Within the TamaStation, the user can earn special items by winning Games For example: "Call dating service" which the care taker uses it to get special, Rare Character generations (three to earn)
*Currently 6 starter designs for when it comes out.
*New games, characters and new designs.
*Main characters have dramatically changed, for example, Mametchi renamed to Uramametchi, and features a tail, Ura Kuchipatchi has a horn on its head, and Uramemetchi has wings.
It is an updated EnTama-like version of the Hanerutchi, to be available in red and blue designs similar to the first Hanerutchi.
In a recent article on Yahoo!, it was announced there would be a Version 4 of Tamagotchi Connection and that the first designs coming in January 2007 would be decided by fans voting on the Tamagotchi website.
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