$1 Tamagotchi - Does It Suck?

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Today I take a look at this insanely cheap $1 Tamagotchi that you can buy on eBay right now! Is it good? Does it suck? Well, you'll have to watch to find out! (Psst, it's $1 from china. I think you can work it out!).
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Music used:
"Ascending the Vale"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@psivewri]

► Check out this lot of Nintendo 64 gear I found cheap :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6GbXmlprtqda6M

[@starzalexx]

Psivewri my parents hate me

[@hayleyking6759]

Digi pet

[@04hina]

I HAVE THE SAME ONE

[@04hina]

How do you make them sleep

[@04hina]

The Reborn Family why

[@TomBerryBW]

3:04 (clearly a butterfly) 'i think thats a crab'

[@CoolShot906]

Not gonna lie, kinda look like crab to me

[@kingsan734]

I mean it's like a Crab to me but i don't know is that a Crab or a Butterfly 😂

[@loquita-lostwave]

ah yes, my favorite tamagotchi. rabbit.

[@rodrickswife4ever]

no the humans are better

[@dacytoxic8179]

The only issue i've had with cheap ones is usually you can't turn the sound off and it drives me absolutely nuts haha.

[@PandyPlayz]

Lool

[@Ninja-ty4lw]

Same. I ended up cutting the wire for the sound. Blessed silence.

[@pancakesanimate5636]

I just got a cheap Tamagotchi, it's like the one of the video but can you pause the game on the cheap ones?

[@mckennasaige2175]

If you have gen one or 2 press a and c on time mode

[@leaiaaa]

​@@pancakesanimate5636no it just makes sound but it just turns off itself 😁

[@OhhBessell]

“I don’t think these are genuine” you paid $1 each lmao

[@yourerllypretty6359]

Yeah but i will NEVER buy a 60$ tamagothchi!!! ITS NOT WORTH IT

[@boogerandfriends]

Sweet_Yuri_ OwO Says you. I love my new ON.

[@GiraffeCoco]

@@boogerandfriends Does the battery run out fast on that version?

[@realvivifromloona]

+you're rlly pretty It is actually worth it, but if you can’t afford it, either get one of the remade originals on Amazon ($30) or a second hand older model (not on eBay or Wish unless you know what you’re doing, because there’s a lot of fakes there)

[@4nnas]

you're rlly pretty, Yes, it is. if your a collector it’s definitely worth it. also its not just about the physical tamagotchi, its also about the memories that come with it.

[@Mahvelous21]

I found one at TJ Max for $3. It’s called Digapet and it’s shaped like a heart. It’s the same exact thing. Like the exact same circuit board. It’s funny since if you keep scrolling thought the pets you’ll find spongebob Patrick and even Optimus prime and mega man. BTW the bottom right icon is telling you the pet needs attention. It will eventually go away when you play or feed with it. What’s bad is that you can’t tell what it needs Sorry so long The end

[@aileenrodriguez-moran6717]

Mahvelous 21 I️ found my V.5 Familitchi at TJ Max too! Don’t sleep on TJ Max or Marshall’s.

[@1bedbug]

Mahvelous 21 how do you turn off the volume and turn off the device

[@randomcreepiness9144]

what does it mean when it makes a sound cuz it sometimes just makes a random sound and idk what it needs

[@Vlogsnishayne]

How to turn on tamGotchi

[@Raeesthecuberthatlikes]

​@@Vlogsnishayne pull the back tab and press on

[@AllyAlwaysBAwesome]

I bought theses as party favors for a 90s themed party

[@lifewithrose1475]

AuntSue's Cakemix thats soo cool

[@ozzie.mogo06]

Cool Flashback friday

[@ecothefirst8350]

Cool

[@knocknockify]

That’s such an awesome idea

[@phrg8332]

Thats cool

[@Oscar-42]

After playing for awhile, I got my tamagotchi a “job” and transformed it twice using items I bought. I actually think this is a decent virtual pet!

[@walkingtech8936]

How do you give it a job? Sorry I'm a year late

[@celsorodrigues1144]

​@@walkingtech8936you have to collect 99999 golds

[@leaiaaa]

​@@celsorodrigues1144what-

[@SeikoDeValentine]

@@leaiaaayes its easy to get 99999 gold just play games

[@kazakukog]

@@celsorodrigues1144 i need money to get it a job huh😩

[@the7thwreck]

I love my frog called bob. I feed him, he sends me messages....the envelope icon, which tell me he has pooped. You can put the secret code in the key...444 many times to increase your gold and buy things. Then you clean him up using the wash bucket/toilet? icon,, you feed him bread or cake with the chef in hat? icon...depending on what kind of parent you are, then you play games to collect gold. Then with your collected gold you can go to the shop. Keeps resetting.

[@Anzaryc]

the7thwreck u saved my Tamagotchi ! Thanks !

[@Anzaryc]

But u know how to turn off it, without resetting ?

[@the7thwreck]

Ani Miaw I think they always reset when you turn off, be careful not to do it accidentally!

[@Anzaryc]

the7thwreck oh okay thank you(:

[@vtuber3751]

You never took the button off?

[@pcllps]

I wouldn't mind purchasing a few of these to practice painting the shells in a custom design. Some people will paint the authentic Tamagotchi shells and I'd like to learn to do the same, only I'd rather practice on something cheap first. :)

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Good idea. If you mess up one of these fakes who cares, right?

[@Oscar-42]

Exactly what I did! I painted an ocean design on one of them

[@aryananand5089]

THAT WAS A BUTTERFLY N NOT A CRAB ❤️😂

[@ChiiBomb]

We ordered these. They're terrible. The instructions didn't match the tamagotchi lol

[@psivewri]

Ventura I know... I thought they were going to be trash and they were

[@ChiiBomb]

Scitch2781 I'd rather waste a few dollars than spend $150 on one if these and get bored after a week

[@sylvie1035]

I don't know where you have ordinary tamagotchis for $150 :D I know that all these rare ones are very expensive but in my country brand new tamagotchi v5 is like $30 and I got mine, which is used but in great condition for less than $3, lol

[@Jhud69]

Only super rare ones cost 150$. You can get an used original one for even 10$ and they don't get boring after a week.

[@kinopiko9382]

Some old Tamagotchis from 1996-97 are about 130$ brand new but you can usually find a used one for roughly 10-50$ depending on what kind.(US Angels r rare)

[@cosmic8713]

fuel gauge: stats icon next to fuel gague: food toilet: used to remove poop baseball bat: games heart: pc, jobs etc speaking thing: idk bag with "+" icon: medkit, used for healing the pet mail: flashes if you have mail book: others last icon: flashes if pet needs attention (usually feeding)

[@realnarwhal]

tysm for explaining that XD, mine came with a little paper explaining everything, but couldn't figure out the toilet thing, it only said "WC"

[@ayeshamanarahmad3173]

Hiii guys... How do I put it to sleep. I can't take care of it when I'm sleeping for 8 hours. It'll die of I don't take care of it that time. How to put it to sleep?

[@realnarwhal]

@@ayeshamanarahmad3173 mine usually turned off by itself after 5-10 minutes

[@MuslahUddin-sq9nh]

Speaking thing is school or attending class.

[@LolaSparkles66]

Speaking: discipline Heart: connect to other bunny roms

[@AGUSIAwrz1984]

I had these knockoffs in childhood... I still want one 😂

[@littlefairydreams350]

The flashing icon means it needs attachion. It most likely needs to eat then you can play with it.

[@Weeb....]

True

[@mythnokthewolfbat]

i hAVE A 168 IN 1 AND IT HAS 25 TIME LOGGED i wanna say its days but mine came with a manual but it was for the 49 in 1 planning on getting a real one ended up ripping the reset off on the thing and not screwing the board back in so the screen was all weird also if anyone needs the chart thing of item prices for people without the bootlegs these make the tama thingy evolve the bear thing is 500 gold the bow is 600 and heart is 700 and to evolve it go to that heart icon and select the yin yang once you have one of any of those items get a random sprite

[@ezraw2435]

Mythnok the Wolf Bat Thanks so much!

[@tristen13]

LOL I just did this because of your comment on here. It turned into a blob with a duck bill XD I did it again because it turning ugly and it went from a duck blob to a lion.

[@LizetteSantos0531]

What does 168 in 1 mean? I have this same one & I like it so far but my kids keep playing with it so i have to start over a lot -.-

[@alic1aa]

Lizette Santos there is 168 pets to choose from

[@miguelsaurio55]

I can smell the bootleg trough the screen

[@mysticclaw3801]

miguelsaurio55 I can smell your typing mistakes through the screen

[@strawbrymilk]

Mystic Claw OOOOOOOOHHH!!!

[@zacharyancentrady6021]

dude this music is so calming I just had to mention i mean really, i'm just relaxing had a beer and I'm watching this review in euphoria because of heavenly harp sounds and you're accent lol THANKS

[@SvartRos]

Well, it's not even a real Tamagotchi :P fakes are often poorly made.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

That's for sure. The screen flashes on the one my wife has, even with brand new batteries, and the pet chosen changes too. Also there is no evolution of the pet, unlike with a real Tamagotchi/ virtual pet.

[@neilearnest5976]

they are real

[@kammilluhh]

even if it is fake, it still functions. i got a €2 tamagotchi toy and it functions pretty well considering it is €2.

[@AkumaKumaa]

peachyy but leaks of many playable functions, it will feels like comparing a 90s mobile with the smart phone if you’ve got a real one to compare with.

[@furbynerd7]

Guys the thing that matters is this fake never DIES. You don’t have to feel like a bad parent

[@technicolorbipolar6244]

Hey I got one of these too! The stupid reset button is such a hassle, but on the bright side ordering this little guy inspired me to do some searching for an authentic one and get the real deal.

[@nightpelt613]

Mine is fake and its not bad. Idk why people are over reacting! It is super good. You just have to get used to the buttons. Mine is cute, the sound isn't crap at all and even though it is fake its pretty good. You don't need to keep complaining and whining haters.

[@SageAndTortillas]

Nightpelt Do you know how to put it to sleep? I went through all the options and couldn't find it.

[@Artuciitee]

I got used to mine witch is fake too

[@seanmorgan3917]

How do you set it up and use it I am confused 😕

[@ozzie.mogo06]

I Have A Real One

[@jersey9700]

Martina Robinson you can’t it goes to sleep when it wants

[@OoniUni]

I consider this man a magician I swear I thought he only had 1 in that packaging and it was actually 5 💀

[@Stibly]

I found one at my local Poundland for around the same, and I used it as a substitute for a Digimon Tamagotchi until it arrived. I gave it to my friend's 3 year old daughter afterwards.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

These are very cheaply made Chinese knockoffs; my wife bought one just for the fun of it; she's a collector of tamas/virtual pets. Hers is a 168 in 1, and is blue and green with a rather intricate color background. The pet you choose isn't the one you play with; a different character eats and plays the game, which you can't do unless the critter will let you. This is not a user friendly pet unlike the real Tamagotchi, and the plastic the toy is made from is very thin and inferior. I think my wife paid $2 and change. It didn't work right after she replaced the batteries either. Advice: save your money and buy a real tama/virtual pet.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Not only that, the reset button is on the front as well as the back, and it's easy to press it by mistake.

[@ImKamryn]

what does 168 in 1 mean?

[@jules4813]

i believe 168 in 1 means 168 types of pets in 1 (if it has another number like 49 in 1 then it has 49 pets in 1)

[@longest_comment_...]

I got one for 50 cents

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

The screws can be replacements for 1997 Tamagotchis that have soft screws. Saves from going to Home Depot to try to find such small screws, or buying a bunch of eyeglass repair kits.

[@phillyphlip1925]

Could you use the screen out of this to replace say a V3 tamagotchi connect?

[@madhatter8509]

I used to get these from those capsule gacha machines for $1 in Singapore

[@MoonDreamofA]

4:27 Sailor Moon... you can raise a magical girl.

[@therealSWADDS]

oh i thout it was Chun-Li

[@sub-zeroyt7336]

You can get one with the same program but with better plastic moulds

[@charliedp6568]

I got the orange/yellow one as well, they were €3,- in the store. I never had a tomogatchi before, but i just knew they were knock offs. The instructions say how you can care for them, but i accidentally press the reset button one time, and all progress is lost. Not exactly fun.

[@thereeeedino9084]

Exact colour and exact price for me

[@katrealz]

“I Don’t know what to do!” READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

[@katrealz]

@robotfrick Ok millennial.

[@carmenpacheco343]

​@@katrealzthey don't help they don't match the tama

[@BlackRose0555]

exactly😂 like it is easy to use

[@LoloKhhfrfrfr_MARIandPOU]

True hopefully i realised that i need them and hopefully I didn’t throw them😭🙏🏻

[@PuppetMaster8707]

These are great for replacement buttons that's what I did with these I just use them for parts

[@spingleboygle]

i love that all the animals take up the entire screen making it almost impossible to display other things

[@furbynerd7]

The only good thing about it is it never dies. I have one and left it on for months and it’s not dead. I never even fed it.

[@oneofthosemoments4564]

really?? I had one as a child, my grandfather bought it for me, and it died like after two months lmao

[@Äää-z5h6y]

You think that's a good thing? It's bit boring :')

[@furbynerd7]

@@Äää-z5h6y Now to think of it, you're right

[@kaitbunni]

@@oneofthosemoments4564 probably because it was a real tamagotchi

[@winstonchaychel]

Thank you for opening it up for me lol now I know I can use one of these for spare parts on a real Gigapet or Tama 😂💖

[@Mr.Sausage2-ye7po]

I have a tamagotchi pix that didn’t exist when you commented this ;-;

[@nurmaliaayu8129]

I had lots of these a few years ago, kept ordering a new one because every time it came to my address, it was either broken after a few days or couldn't be used at all lol

[@PeterSchneemann]

My mom gave me one of those for Christmas and I was not able to figure out what to do with it. So I was still able to make some use of it: I took off the batteries and put them in my old Tamagotchi that I got almost 30 years ago. And guess what? It’s still working perfectly. Now I am taking care of my dino. Yes, there is only one pet, but it actually works and makes sense.

[@ambervan7051]

I have one but be warned if you wear it as a keychain the reset button or other buttons are super finicky and too easily to be touched and you gotta start all over. You dont need military time you can just skip it. Also the volume never turns off so it can annoy everyone in a three mile radius and the instructions they give are utter shit so you gotta play around to see how it works and how to care for your tama and taking out the pull tab is hell on earth other than that its alright to play with.

[@MaI2oo1]

I watched this to figure out how to play with my pet hoping you'd know cuz I forgot since I was really young when these were the rage but you're just as confused as I am haha. I died when you unscrewed the back and the whole thing fell apart lmfao "oh shit? omg what the"

[@Andrea-fe6dy]

I had a tamagochi in the 90s when I was at school. They were really fun. :)

[@JamesMemeHut]

I think they just made this to show off the guys pixel art abilities

[@The_Wosh]

If the hardware is anything similar to a real tamagotchi you could overwrite the rom with the rom of a mini

[@Jhud69]

It's not a tamagotchi at all. "Tamagotchi" is a brand name, AND THEY STILL MAKE THEM. Original ones. You know people scream nostalgia but don't actually give a fuck enough to do any research when they buy fakes like this, lol

[@psivewri]

I knew they were fake, these ones were pretty bad... The batteries inside them are worth about the price I paid for the "tamagotchi's" themselves so no loss.

[@alev8899]

Viktor Chmiel i mean it would be ok for people to get a beginner tamagotchi

[@scarlet6241]

In my opinion the flashing stands for its happiness or hunger level, hope this helps you out

[@smaurine]

I was hoping you could show me how to use these. They really do suck! I still have no idea how to use it.

[@angelapaz3373]

Sarah MJM if you read the instructions you’ll figure it out I got these same ones and I figured it out it’s pretty fun

[@ernestogamiao2497]

Your so rood and you need to be good and mabby you suck

[@ernestogamiao2497]

@@angelapaz3373 i agree with you your so cool

[@Weeb....]

Ur dumb woman!!!Learn how to respect some of the old toys plus CANT YOU READ?!?!??!!?!!

[@keikoandkayleen1234]

I have this and i love it, and the best thing the tamagotchi can't die, they usually turn off otomatticly if you don't play it in 15 minutes

[@alexanderhamiltonis1presid930]

i bought one from WISH and its not on the toys package. has 4 buttons and not see through. my mom still has it on shipping. help?

[@SPARKI404]

mischief managed no

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

I found my old one from a kid in a box and a new battery later I’m having fun with it.

[@k1roextophia28]

this version Tamagotchi is golden age when I go to school bring me back old memory so much

[@jamesoren7238]

LOL the CE mark... yeah, I'm sure that's official!

[@AbdullahMatKassim-s7v]

can i ask you a question? can tamagotchi fake connect with friend? im from malaysia:) i can’t buy the real one! its to expensive for malaysia. HOPE YOU ANSWER ME❤

[@midlion3976]

I bought a tamagotchi from Urban outfitters...it’s pretty good if you’re looking for one

[@studiomg3212]

6:51 i just lol’d at 3am 🤣

[@muaustrashdump]

Its 2018 and I got a Tamagotchi but its name was changed to "Cyber Pet" and its shape was an apple, instead of egg LOL

[@namelesspotato3718]

I didn't get the instructions with mine...and I can't throw it away because it was a present. And I just want to know if or how I can turn it off 😂

[@unicornflavour]

I think If you dont use it it turns itself off

[@furbynerd7]

Just let it sit and then it snoozes after like, 5 minutes

[@jersey9700]

When he said OH SHIT I said oh shit he said shit! Wait I just said oh shit SHIT!!!!!

[@popgirl7236]

I think the last icon means that the pet need attention like food etc .... and stop after you get all covered

[@Thatonekpopstaaan]

Today I got the same red one, but it came in a egg, I'm struggling to put him to sleep, any help please

[@yimeilin3412]

How do you find the one dollars tamagotchi I spend 50 dollars on the pix 😢

[@kristatunay5889]

The frog reminded me of Pepe😂😂

[@nightpelt613]

Omg same here xD

[@kinopiko9382]

The "Frog" isn't a frog, its sailor moon who'd have her outline messed up, the fact that some of them look like anime/Tamagotchi characters is crazy.

[@mialikesanimals7211]

im getting one of these and imma look after the frog and name him pepe

[@darkmasochist7837]

i thought it was dat boi :'3

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

The flashing icon in the lower right is the attention icon. The pet needs food or something. At least it's in the same place as a real Tamagotchi.

[@Austin_Boath]

I got them from a vending machine in a store around the same time...

[@h.a.dsquad6990]

OMG I ORDERED THE ONE THAT YOU HAVE BUT WHEN IT ARRIVED TWO BUTTONS STOPPED WORKING AND THE OTHER TWO JUST RESET THE GAME but then the remade came in and it’s smaller and easier to play

[@James-pg7fc]

Bruh just bought that i removed the battery cover thing with the screw to see what type of battery i need to use but the when i tried to return the cap thing it wont close...

[@themoonlitfurbling7104]

I got one of these for a Christmas even though I never asked for one but my parents got the $1 ones. I'm not touching it :,)

[@Aryanne-wm6br]

How to get the ribbon 🎀 🧸at the store ? How much coin?

[@sirracer2005]

Do you know how to reprogram these? Just curious if it's possible

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Not possible.

[@heatherdaniels1299]

I bought my son one of these for a stocking stuffer. His came in a big egg though.. very cute.

[@AaaBbb-kw5em]

Heather Thompson how much did it cost ?

[@birdydraws5685]

I have one of these (almost the same). There are pritty fun^^

[@rubykitti9629]

The flashing symbol means feed or care, was so frustrating watching this 😂

[@gzbros6308]

Our parents bought this for Christmas to give it to my brother and me but we love it even tho its fake

[@anne-yl4lu]

i bought one of these last week and it just arrived yesterday but i cANT FIGURE OUT HOW TO TURN IT OFF

[@alic1aa]

kwen it doesn’t

[@blueeyedbaer]

You shove the plastic strip back between the battery and the circuit.

[@starry4ever.]

Well I actually have one my mom bought me yesterday and I think it’s really interesting and intertaining lol

[@bensedina]

No prob if you're from Balkans, we had the cheapest ones as kids, so these are exactly the same, and honestly i only want those ones anyways

[@Cladcreeper]

ive ordered this but it will arrive in 3 weeks in my opinion id say it doesn't suck

[@Matto7634]

I found one at my local game store for $15 Better than gamestop at least, and I like supporting them

[@cracklasco]

Im trying to process why tf they have a reset button huge and on the front and not a dented button in the back.

[@ezraw2435]

I just got one and although it's not as good as the original authentic ones it's alright for the money. You get what you pay for really... It works well enough and after playing with it for a bit you get used to the controls. If you're stuck on how to use it read though some of these comments; quite a few people can explain how they work pretty easily.

[@phillyphlip1925]

Could you potentially use the screen put of it to replace a broken genuine tamagotchi screen?

[@missbritishchick]

Mine keepa flashing gold coins but nothing happens when i select the icon..

[@kaomadamacena6687]

I had one of these in my childhood and it was epic

[@andrewhowden5826]

Mine had a flash in the corner as well,in the bin after 2 hours.

[@xxgachamemesxxfilms489]

I acctually orderd these bcs its kinda like a tamagochi and so cheap so its ok for me since I cant affored one

[@roman1305]

I have the orange one, do you know how to turn off the power save mode? Thanks

[@maggieleotta1911]

ahahahahaha you are so funny! I can see you never had a tamagotchi man ! ahahahahah I think now I'm in love with you XD

[@M82_galaxy]

i had that when i was younger lol. one day a panda with half its body glitched onto the screen. i got so scared lolz

[@rebeccawilhelm1792]

Can you somehow silently or turn them off

[@jeonginberry64]

Is there something like in original Tamagotchi that allows you to link with friends?

[@chrissymarie2856]

My younger brother has that yellow Tomagotchi I have the same but it's pink

[@poonamnainwal9711]

Bro I really really want a blue one

[@dannieistired6402]

my mum got me an original real tamagotchi and my brother this fake red tamagotchi shown in the video LOL

[@yoongisfingernail8650]

How does it turn off?! Just got mine about an hour ago, and I’ve left it for 10 minutes and it’s still on..

[@McKennaWang]

I have the same problem 😅

[@Topher7lol]

I have this exact one, except it says "pet game" And it has lots of cool features, games, and pets to choose from. But the sounds are annoying and it always wants to play the computer..

[@ks4423]

*replaces the m in Tamagotchi* stonks⤴️

[@namiii.33]

Which generation is this one??

[@mamanmam1438]

That is one of the best cheap tamagotchi. I still play it

[@Ferienpapst]

How can U Turn on the sleep Mode? My so'n has that also

[@mamanmam1438]

@@Ferienpapst there is no sleep mode i guess, but it will turn off automatically when we don't play it for a long time

[@CCsecretShop]

I just bought 3 do you still have these?

[@MiaOnline]

Mine lasted 3 days before it stopped working...and yes I tried new batteries...

[@theasy5964]

GuidaOnline i think it died

[@kashishido]

Mine keep working after... I think 1 or 2 years so i dont now

[@DarkAngel-mo6wf]

They basically put the original instructions in a fake tamagotchi toy lol

[@MuslahUddin-sq9nh]

I'm using it for a year it's great but mine is a bit different in terms of design.

[@rakvee_is_me]

I have 1 and how do u turn it off