Tamagotchi Battery
Tamagotchis need batteries to work. Different types of Tamagotchis use different kinds of batteries. There are 3 main types of batteries they can use. Some Tamagotchis will let you know when the battery is getting low.
It’s best not to mix different brands of batteries in your Tamagotchi. Also, don’t use old and new batteries together. If you’re using the kind of AAA batteries you can recharge, make sure they’re all fully charged, and try to use the same brand for all of them.
What battery does a Tamagotchi use?
Button Batteries (LR44)
These small, round batteries are the most common Tamagotchi battery. Almost all the old Tamagotchis use them, except for Yasashii Tamagotchi. The newer Tamagotchi Nano also uses these. You always need 2 of these batteries.
The plastic cover that comes with new batteries only covers one side. This means that if the batteries start to leak, the uncovered side might get damaged more easily.
Coin Batteries (CR2032)
These flat, round batteries are the second most common. They’re used in all the Tamagotchi Connection and Plus models. The Tamagotchi Mini, TamagoChu, and some newer versions of old Tamagotchis also use these. The battery fits in a special spot with a little edge to hold it. If you take the battery out too much, this edge might break.
These batteries are less likely to cause damage if they leak. Some newer Tamagotchis have a white coating near the battery spot to protect it even more.
AAA Batteries
These are the long, skinny Tamagotchi batteries you might use in a TV remote. All the Tamagotchis with color screens up to the Tamagotchi Pix use these. The TamaTown Tama-Go, Tamagotchi Friends, and Dream Town Digital Friend use them, too. Unlike the other batteries, these don’t come inside the Tamagotchi. They might be in a separate part of the box, or you might have to buy them yourself.
Watch a video on how to replace your Tamagotchi’s battery:
Low Battery Screen
In newer Tamagotchis, starting with the Mothra Tamagotchi, your pet disappears from the screen when the Tamagotchi’s battery is almost dead. Then you see a picture that tells you the battery is low. It usually looks like a battery with a line or X across it. This means it’s time to change the batteries.
On Tamagotchis with color screens, and some other models like the TamaTown Tama-Go, Tamagotchi Friends, Dream Town Digital Friend and Tamagotchi On, a character called Kandentchi shows up when the battery is low.
In the older Tamagotchis, before the Mothra Tamagotchi, there was no warning. When the battery got too low, the Tamagotchi would just turn off without telling you.
Different Low Battery Warning Screens
How to Remove the Battery
To get the Tamagotchi battery out, look for a small gap in the bottom left corner next to the battery. This gap is probably there to help you remove the battery. I’ve used a very small flat screwdriver to pop the battery out.
When you use the screwdriver, put it gently in the gap. Then push up instead of down. This helps avoid making dents in the device.
If you’re worried about scratches, don’t be. The scratch I got was so small, you’d have to be looking for it to even notice. Remember, be careful and take your time when doing this.