All the Tamagotchi original colours, how to evolve, and more

Classic toys don’t come much more nostalgic than the Tamagotchi Original. If you grew up during the late 90s or early 00s, these things were everywhere, but did you know they’re still available? Well, they are, and in this guide, we’ve got everything you need to know about picking one up and reliving the virtual pet experience.

For more hits of sweet, sweet retro vibes, check out our picks of the best retro games on Switch and mobile, and remind yourself of the available Nintendo Switch Online N64 games ready to transport you back to the nineties. Or, if you’re looking for something more modern out of Bandai Namco, see our picks for the best Digimon games.

Tamagotchi original colors and designs 

The Tamagotchi Original’s popularity has always been driven by how many different designs are available, and it’s no different now. If you’re a collector, there are plenty to pick up, or you can browse through the colors to find which suits you best as your first Tamagotchi.

Tamagotchi original generation one colors and designs

Tamagotchi original generation two colors and designs

Tamagotchi original characters and how to evolve 

The Tamagotchi toys are beloved for their quirky characters that occupy the tiny LCD screen surrounded by colorful plastic. However, despite their memorable designs, some of their names are a little confusing, and easy to forget, so we’ve listed all the available critters from generations one and two of the Tamagotchi original lines. 

Tamagotchi original generation one characters and how to evolve 

The generation one Tamagotchi original collection features a list of characters you might recall from your youth, including the Babytchi that some of you probably didn’t look after. Now is the time to make amends, and you can find out how to treat your Tamagotchi to get it to your preferred evolution below. 

Tamagotchi original generation two characters and how to evolve 

If you’ve got one of the generation two Tamagotchi original models, you can find all the critters you need to get to know below. 

Tamagatchi original instructions

Ok, so you’ve opened your Tamagotchi with glee, and absent-mindedly placed the instructions for your digital pet somewhere you’ll never see it again. What do you do? You head over to this link for the official Tamagotchi website and check out the detailed instructions for both generation one and two of the Tamagotchi original lines. 

There you have it, all you need to know about the Tamagotchi Original and how to get your hands on one. For more mini monsters, check out our My Singing Monsters breeding guide.