This game made a splash in the late 90s and early 00s. However, as smartphones developed, the popularity of Tamagotchi fell rapidly. Despite this, to this day there are fans and collectors of this device, ready to shell out fabulous sums for rare items.
Tamagotchi Mesutchi and Osutchi
In Japan, the model was first introduced in 1997. The device became a kind of revolutionary, because in the upper part of the paired tamagotchi there was a special connector. The latter was intended for communication between two individuals of the opposite sex. It is noteworthy that the relationship in the 'Imago' stage could lead to the appearance of offspring.
Otherwise, Mesutchi and Osutchi were a traditional solution in which you could feed the pet, clean it, play it and watch it grow. Each of the models assumed the presence of 31 characters, divided into four generations.
In the secondary market, devices are not so common, so the initial cost fluctuates around 4 thousand rubles.
Tamagotchi Garfield
One of the rarest representatives of the direction in the domestic secondary market. Most likely, the reason for this was the unique body of the device, made in the form of the head of the famous cat Garfield, a character in comics and animated films. The model was available in two colors – yellow and pink.
The owners can choose from ten pets, including the traditional representatives of the genre – a cat, a dog, a chicken, a panda, a penguin. To keep the virtual animals active, there are four types of food, two mini-games, a scenario of cleaning, treatment, weather, training and sleep. Particularly noteworthy is the super-mode for the accelerated growth of pupils.
The minimum cost of Gyaoppi Garfield is about 5 thousand rubles. It is noteworthy that the model is rather difficult to find for such a price. Particularly enterprising sellers even arrange impromptu auctions, the cost of winning in which can reach 10-12 thousand rubles.
Angelgotchi
The extraordinary Tamagotchi was introduced by Bandai in 1998. There were four visual designs available for the choice of buyers – in white, blue, pink and yellow. Angelgotchi as a whole is a traditional game, but as a pet it is, as you might guess from the name of the model, an angel.
The feature set also resembles most Tamagotchi of the time, with the exception of one interesting activity. Angelgotchi has an interesting script called Good Deeds. When a pet has a sufficient amount of 'Angelic Power', it can 'come out' from the toy into the outside world and sow good. It is noteworthy that a year later another version with the opposite theme and the name Devilgotchi was released. However, she was not popular.
In the secondary market, the cost of the device starts from 3 thousand rubles, but to find it you need to try hard or prepare a more impressive amount.
Mori de hakken
Another model of the famous company Bandai Namco was released in 1998 and was an expanded version of the traditional pocket game. The key difference is pets – instead of the usual animals, you will have to take care of the insectoid. Of course, the standard set of procedures remained unchanged, but was supplemented with specific functions.
For example, there was the so-called 'Hunter' mode, in which the ward was attacked and the owner had to scare him away using a motion sensor built into the device. In addition, a cocoon stage has been added to the normal development cycle of the Tamagotchi. At this level, players need to monitor and correct the temperature indicator inside the insect's shell.
The starting price of a used Mori de Hakken starts at 2 thousand rubles.
Tamagotchi Ocean
As you might guess from the model name, the key difference from the original Tamagotchi is in the pet. The latter are the inhabitants of the ocean. The device also has a built-in motion sensor and 'Hunter' mode. It is noteworthy that Tamagotchi Ocean is considered the most difficult product of Bandai during the late 90s.
From the features of the gameplay, it is worth highlighting a new parameter called 'Purity of water', as well as the absence of the need for daytime sleep, as in the Angel model.
The device is considered not only rare, but also iconic among connoisseurs of Tamagotchi. The fact is that Ocean was the last international game to be released before the series relaunched in 2004. Therefore, the price tag for the model varies within 4 thousand rubles.
Genjintch
The debut of the model took place in 1997. Genjintch came out in only one design, and the key feature of the device was the pet. The last one was a caveman. At the same time, the usual set of options was supplemented by extraordinary mechanics.
With poor care of the ward, he degraded to the previous stages of development. It is noteworthy that the age counter continues to grow.
The price tag for the device starts at 3 thousand rubles.
Santagotchi
The model is rightfully considered the most expensive representative of the Tamagotchi family in the secondary market. This is not surprising, because the toy came out in limited edition exclusively on the eve of the New Year and Christmas. Moreover, each subsequent batch had a unique design.
From a technical point of view, there was only one innovation – none other than Santa Claus acted as a pet.
The model impresses with its average price tag in the secondary market. The cost of Santagotchi starts at 14 thousand rubles. Of course, there are rarer and more expensive editions.
