From the 1996 original to Tamagotchi Paradise — every device, in one place
Tamagotchi has been evolving for nearly thirty years, and Bandai has released dozens of devices along the way. This page is your complete directory: every device grouped by era, newest first. Click any device for its full guide.
Buying New? Start Here
Three lines are in production today — Paradise, the Uni, and the collab-driven nano. New to all this? Let our Best Tamagotchi to Buy in 2026, device comparison, and Which Tamagotchi Should I Get? guides point you to the right one.
Tamagotchi Paradise (2025–2026)
The newest and most in-depth Tamagotchi ever made — multiple fields, dozens of characters, food-based evolution, breeding, and physical dock-and-connect.
- Paradise Guide Hub — the complete raising system, characters, and codes
- White Glacier (2026) — new Ice Field version
- Orange Tropics (2026) — new Tropical Field version
- Original shells: Blue Water, Pink Land, Purple Sky, Jade Forest
Recent Devices (2013–2023)
- Tamagotchi Uni (2023) — the Wi-Fi generation and the online Tamaverse
- Tamagotchi Pix (2021) — built-in camera, QR codes, and cooking
- Tamagotchi Smart (2021) — the wearable smartwatch (Japan)
- Tamagotchi On / Meets (2018–2019) — genetic mixing and inherited traits
- Tamagotchi m!x (2016) — where gene-mixing began
- Tamagotchi Friends & 4U (2013–2015) — the NFC tap-to-connect era
The Color Golden Age — iD / P’s Era (2009–2013)
Japan’s deepest, most content-rich color devices before Paradise. Era overview →
- Tamagotchi Plus Color (2008) — the first color Tamagotchi (Japan)
- Tamagotchi iD (2009) — first device with downloadable content
- Tamagotchi iD L (2011) — many fans’ best-balanced device
- Tamagotchi P’s (2012) — Tama Deco Pierce content cartridges
- TamaTown Tama-Go (2010) — international device with mountable Gotchi Figures
The Connection Era (2004–2008)
The infrared reboot that brought Tamagotchi back to the world. Tell the versions apart by their antennas. Era overview →
- Connection V1 (2004) — first connectable Tamagotchi
- Connection V2 (2005) — Gotchi Points and the shop
- Connection V3 (2006) — TamaTown online integration
- Connection V4 (2007) — school, jobs, and skill points
- Connection V4.5 (2007) — refined V4 with new games
- V5 / Familitchi (2007–2008) — raise a whole family
- Music Star / V6 (2008) — become a pop star
- Tamagotchi Plus (2004) — the Japanese Connection reboot
The Original / Vintage Era (1996–1998)
Where it all began — over 40 million units sold in two years, and a string of themed spin-offs. Era overview →
- Gen 1 (1996) — the one that started it all
- Gen 2 (1997) — the refined follow-up
- Tamagotchi Angel (1997) — afterlife theme
- Genjintchi (1997) — caveman theme
- Mothra Tamagotchi (1997) — Toho kaiju tie-in, with hidden Godzilla
- Osutchi & Mesutchi (1997) — first breeding mechanic
- Tamagotchi Ocean (1998) — raise fish-like Sakanatchi
- Morino / Forest (1998) — bugs and predator defense
- TamaOtch (1998) — phone-shaped, raise an actress
- Devilgotchi (1998) — raise a little devil, the rarest vintage Tama
- Santaclautchi (1998) — Christmas theme, the last vintage device
Tamagotchi Nano (ongoing)
A miniature, simplified keychain format with dozens of licensed editions — Star Wars, Hello Kitty, Pac-Man, Evangelion, BTS, Blue Lock, and more, with new editions released regularly.
- Tamagotchi Nano — the collaboration device
- Every Nano Edition & Collaboration — the full crossover list
Quick Comparison: Modern Devices
| Device | Year | Screen | Connectivity | Key Mechanic | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 2025 | Color | Physical dock | Field/food evolution, breeding | High |
| Uni | 2023 | Color touchscreen | Wi-Fi + local | Tamaverse, online community | Moderate |
| Pix | 2021 | Color | None (camera) | Camera, QR codes, cooking | Easy–Moderate |
| On / Meets | 2018–19 | Color | Bluetooth app | Genetic mixing | Moderate |
| m!x | 2016 | Color | Local only | Genetic mixing (origin) | Moderate |
Not Sure Which to Get?
Start with Paradise for the newest, deepest experience; the Uni for an online community and touchscreen; the Pix for casual, approachable play; a Connection-era device for affordable, no-internet charm; or a nano for a cheap, collectible gift. Full help in our Which Tamagotchi Should I Get? guide.
Want the story behind the hardware? Read The History of Tamagotchi and our 30th Anniversary feature.