---
product_id: 523142879
title: "Original Black (Updated Packaging) Handheld Game"
brand: "tamagotchi"
price: "€ 137.22"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/523142879-original-black-updated-packaging-handheld-game
store_origin: PT
region: Portugal
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# Battery included, CR2032 lithium Sleek black & silver shell Original Gen 2 programming Original Black (Updated Packaging) Handheld Game

**Brand:** tamagotchi
**Price:** € 137.22
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Relive the 90s digital pet craze—your Tamagotchi, your rules!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Original Black (Updated Packaging) Handheld Game by tamagotchi
- **How much does it cost?** € 137.22 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Engaging Mini Game:** Challenge yourself with the included Numbers game—guess higher or lower to boost your Tamagotchi’s happiness and growth.
- • **On-the-Go Companion:** Compact handheld design with a keychain lets you carry your Tamagotchi everywhere—never miss a moment to care for your pet.
- • **Ready to Play Out of the Box:** Includes CR2032 lithium battery and updated packaging, making it a perfect gift for ages 8+ and a must-have collectible.
- • **Interactive Care & Discipline:** Feed, clean, play, and even discipline your Tamagotchi, influencing which of the 7 unique adult characters it evolves into.
- • **Nostalgic Digital Pet Revival:** Experience the iconic 1997 Tamagotchi with authentic Gen 2 gameplay that millennials grew up loving.

## Overview

The TAMAGOTCHI Original Black handheld game brings back the beloved 1997 digital pet with authentic generation 2 programming. Featuring a sleek black and silver shell, it includes interactive care functions like feeding, cleaning, and disciplining your pet, plus a fun Numbers mini game. Compact and portable with a keychain, it comes ready to play with an included CR2032 lithium battery, perfect for ages 8 and up.

## Description

TAMAGOTCHI - Original Black (Updated Packaging) Handheld Game

## Features

- The Original Tamagotchi digital pet you loved in 1997 is back with the original generation 2 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 Number game where you have to guess whether the next number will be higher or lower!
- Original black shell with silver 'Tamagotchi', frame and buttons, and generation 2 programming and characters, and updated packaging
- 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Controller Type | Button Control |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Number of Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
| Age Range (Description) | 8+ |
| Battery Description | Lithium |
| Display Type | digital |
| Material | ABS Poly Metal Silicon |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| UPC | 045557429638 |
| Minimum Manufacturer Age  Recommended | 96.0 |
| Model Number | 42963 |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 1 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | Lithium |
| Material Type(s) | ABS Poly Metal Silicon |
| Product Dimensions | 1.91 x 4.45 x 5.41 cm; 91 g |
| Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | 42963 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
| Manufacturer | Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item Weight | 91 g |

## Product Details

- **Size:** 1.75 x 0.75 x 2.13 inches
- **Colour:** Black (Updated Packaging)
- **Brand:** TAMAGOTCHI
- **Theme:** Retro Games
- **Number of Players:** 1

## Images

![Original Black (Updated Packaging) Handheld Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NwQ27VfdL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the screen stay on the Tamagotchi always? I notice I can switch the display to show my pet or the time clock but the screen never goes blank**
A: yes! the screen stays on constantly, even when your tamagotchi dies the screen will stay on the dead pet until revived, leading you back to the egg screen and so forth. theres no real way to turn the screen “off”.

**Q: What type of batteries does it take?**
A: Hello, 
These Tamagotchi's use a single 3v battery (CR2032).
Thanks!

**Q: my tamagotchi came with no sound. waht i need to do? click a and c buttons don’t help me**
A: Please contact our customer service at www.bandai.com for any technical support.

**Q: Es totalmente original de Bandai**
A: Si, son de Bandai

## Frequently Bought Together

- Tamagotchi Original - Black (Updated Packaging)
- Tamagotchi Original - Pink Glitter (Updated Logo)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*