Where to buy a Tamagotchi: 111 listings compared
Bandai still makes Tamagotchi and US retailers still stock them, so this is a normal shopping question rather than a hunt. 111 Tamagotchi devices were listed new by US retailers on 1 September 2026, from $4.98 to $76.99.
Where Tamagotchi is actually sold
| Retailer | Devices listed | Cheapest | Median | Dearest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE | 45 | $13.49 | $24.99 | $76.99 |
| antonline | 26 | $35.03 | $36.10 | $57.95 |
| Woot! | 22 | $4.98 | $21.99 | $32.99 |
| BOOKSAMILLION.COM | 10 | $19.99 | $31.49 | $44.99 |
| Hot Topic | 5 | $24.90 | $24.90 | $29.90 |
| Toynk | 2 | $21.99 | $23.99 | $25.99 |
| GameFly - Online Video Game Rentals | 1 | $17.79 | $17.79 | $17.79 |
The spread between those retailers is not a spread on the same product. Entertainment retailers carry the current full-size models; the flash-sale end of the market carries Nano tier and collaboration models, which is why its floor sits so low.
Tamagotchi devices on sale now
| Listing | Sold by | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tamagotchi Tamagotchi Nano x BTS TinyTAN Hugmy Tama | Woot! | $4.98 |
| Tamagotchi Tamagotchi Nano x TinyTAN - Red | Woot! | $8.99 |
| Tamagotchi Nano x BTS TinyTAN Hugmy Tama | Woot! | $9.99 |
| Tamagotchi Paradise - Meowtchi Nui Mascot Plush | FYE | $13.49 |
| Tamagotchi Paradise - Horhotchi Nui Mascot Plush | FYE | $13.49 |
| Tamagotchi Paradise - Irukatchi Nui Mascot Plush | FYE | $13.49 |
| Tamagotchi Tamagotchi Original - Tama Candy | Woot! | $13.99 |
| Tamagotchi Nano x BTS TinyTAN Hugmy Tama | Woot! | $15.99 |
| Tamagotchi Tamagotchi Connection - Orange Burst | Woot! | $16.99 |
| Tamagotchi - Original - Gen1 Purple Pink Clock | GameFly - Online Video Game Rentals | $17.79 |
| Tamagotchi Tamagotchi Original - Tama Candy | Woot! | $18.99 |
| Tamagotchi Tamagotchi Connection - Orange Burst | Woot! | $19.99 |
Prices as listed on 1 September 2026. We publish the price and its date and never a percentage off — feed list prices are unreliable enough that a discount figure computed from them would be fiction.
New or secondhand?
| Where you buy | Listings priced | Cheapest | Median | Dearest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New at US retailers | 111 | $4.98 | $29.90 | $76.99 |
| Peer-to-peer resale | 3 | $45.00 | $53.00 | $55.00 |
Buy new unless you specifically want a discontinued model. Secondhand Tamagotchi asks a median of $53.00 against $29.90 new, and a used virtual pet is a used battery-powered toy with a screen that may have burned in and buttons that may have stopped registering. The exception is genuine: the Connection family and the Japan-only colour models are not sold new anywhere, so resale is the only route to them.
Which one to buy
- Buying for a child, or for yourself, first time: the Original reissue. Three buttons, grey screen, no account, no app.
- Buying cheap or as a gift add-on: a Nano. Smallest tier, lowest price, no connectivity.
- Buying the newest thing: Uni (wrist-worn, Wi-Fi) or Paradise, the 2025 model.
- Wanting two units that talk to each other: that is the Connection family, secondhand only.
Last verified 1 September 2026 against 114 Tamagotchi device listings from US advertisers in the CJ product feed, 114 of them carrying a usable price. Tamagotchi-branded stationery, figures, straps and apparel are excluded so the tables count devices only. Prices are as published on that date.
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Frequently asked
Are Tamagotchis still sold in stores?
Yes. 111 Tamagotchi devices were listed by US retailers on 1 September 2026, ranging $4.98 to $76.99 with a median of $29.90.
How much does a Tamagotchi cost?
New devices at US retailers had a $29.90 median on 1 September 2026. The Nano tier sits at the bottom of the range and the current full-size models toward the top.
Should I buy a Tamagotchi new or used?
New, unless you want a discontinued model. Secondhand asks a $53.00 median against $29.90 new, and a used unit carries screen and button wear you cannot check from a photograph.
Sources
- CJ Affiliate product feeds, US advertisers, queried 1 September 2026 — every retailer, price and count on this page.
- Wikipedia, Tamagotchi — which models were released internationally and which stayed Japan-only.
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