---
product_id: 273121200
title: "Tamagotchi Original - Plaid"
brand: "tamagotchi"
price: "R4132"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
category: "Tamagotchi"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/273121200-tamagotchi-original-plaid
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Interactive Character guessing game Battery included (CR2032) Original 1997 programming Tamagotchi Original - Plaid

**Brand:** tamagotchi
**Price:** R4132
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🐣 Hatch nostalgia, level up your pet game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tamagotchi Original - Plaid by tamagotchi
- **How much does it cost?** R4132 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/273121200-tamagotchi-original-plaid)

## Best For

- tamagotchi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tamagotchi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dynamic Growth:** Raise your Tamagotchi from egg to one of 7 unique adult characters, shaped by your care and gameplay choices.
- • **Bonus Mini-Game:** Challenge your instincts with the Character guessing game, adding a fresh layer of fun and engagement beyond pet care.
- • **Interactive Care:** Feed, clean, play, discipline, and monitor health with intuitive button controls for a fully immersive pet-raising experience.
- • **Nostalgic Revival:** Experience the exact original Tamagotchi gameplay from 1997, bringing back childhood memories with every interaction.
- • **Portable Companion:** Compact handheld design with a stylish pink and teal plaid shell, complete with a keychain to keep your digital pet by your side 24/7.

## Overview

The Tamagotchi Original - Plaid edition revives the beloved 1997 digital pet with authentic programming and classic gameplay. Featuring a vibrant pink and teal plaid shell, it includes a keychain for on-the-go fun, a built-in Character guessing game, and the ability to raise your pet through multiple growth stages influenced by your care. Battery included and ready for ages 8 and up, this handheld electronic pet blends retro charm with modern portability.

## Description

The Original digital pet you loved in 1997 is back with a pink and teal plaid shell! With original programming, you feed it, clean up after it, take care of it and even discipline it if it's bothering you when it doesn't need you! Plus, you can play the Character game! How you take care of your Tamagotchi and how you do in the game, determines which Adult Tamagotchi you'll get! Includes the CR2032 battery and attaches to your bag so it goes everywhere! Ages 8+

Review: CUTEST THING - i love it!! reminds me of old times :)
Review: Love it - I had the original one as a kid. It’s exactly the same. My daughter absolutely loves it.

## Features

- The Original Tamagotchi digital pet you loved back in 1997 is back with the original programming! Feed it, turn lights on/off, play with it, give it medicine, flush after it’s used the bathroom, check it’s health and discipline your Tamagotchi if he bothers you when he’s happy, fed and all cleaned up
- Includes Character game where you have to guess which way the Tamagotchi will move next!
- Pink and teal plaid shell with pink 'Tamagotchi' and buttons and teal frame with original programming and characters
- Raise your Tamagotchi from egg to child to Adult and how you take care of it will decide which of the 7 Adults you’ll get
- Comes with 1 Tamagotchi on a chain to take with you everywhere! Battery (CR2032) included. For Ages 8+

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08LK7392R |
| Age Range Description | 6-99 |
| Battery Description | Lithium Coin Cell |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,275 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #77 in Electronic Pets |
| Brand Name | TAMAGOTCHI |
| Color | Plaid |
| Controller Type | Button Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (27,591) |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Educational Objective | Numeracy & Spacial Awareness |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Included Components | electronic pet |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 19 x 44 x 54 millimeters |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 44L x 19W x 54H millimeters |
| Item Type Name | Electronic Pet |
| Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Bandai America |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 42874 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 42874 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Platform | Electronic Game |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Set Name | Original Tamagotchi |
| Size | ys/m |
| Subject Character | Tamagotchi |
| Theme | Virtual Pets |
| UPC | 045557428747 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TAMAGOTCHI
- **Colour:** Plaid
- **Number of players:** 1
- **Size:** ys/m
- **Theme:** Virtual Pets

## Images

![Tamagotchi Original - Plaid - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kLyxcb4nL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CUTEST THING
*by M***M on 4 August 2024*

i love it!! reminds me of old times :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it
*by K***N on 29 June 2023*

I had the original one as a kid. It’s exactly the same. My daughter absolutely loves it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nostalgic
*by A***I on 24 January 2022*

bought this for the sake of nostalgia. cute i love it

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-04-01*