Testseek.co.uk have collected 90 expert reviews of the Orbotix Sphero BB-8 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Orbotix Sphero BB-8.
September 2015
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The editors liked
Cute looks and quailty build
Easy set-up
Fun
Simple controls
Easy to set up
Cool augmented reality messages
Fun and intuitive
Futuristic
Star Wars
It's just like the one from the film
But smaller!
Android and iOS support
Wide selection of modes
Robot from the film
Bluetooth LE
Easy to control
Feel the Force
Luke
All the same great augmented app fun as the original
Plays nicely with other Sphero kit
Sturdy build
Feels solid
Can take a few knocks
Totally unique
Intuitive app
Easy to set up and get started
Decent storage box
The editors didn't like
Too expensive
Controls can be tricky
Head comes off too easily
No level-up mode
Voice recognition is poor
Fragile antennas
Steep learning curve
Limited battery life
Fairly pricey for a toy
Doesn't work with previous Sphero apps
Expected it to be bigger
Tougher to master than landing a bullseye on a womp rat
The holographic AR messaging, automatic robotic mode and the cute mannerisms of BB-8 made our first impression of this little droid an overwhelmingly good one, and now the addition of the Force Band has only made us fall more deeply in love with the littl...
The holographic AR messaging, automatic robotic mode and the cute mannerisms of BB-8 made our first impression of this little droid an overwhelmingly good one, and now the addition of the Force Band has only made us fall more deeply in love with the littl...
Feel the Force, Luke, All the same great augmented app fun as the original, Plays nicely with other Sphero kit
Tougher to master than landing a bullseye on a womp rat, Force Band feels pretty cheap
Everything about this special edition BB-8 is well thought-out, from the extra paint details, to the matching Force Band, to the app's cutesy animations and added-value item hunts. It's not quite the same as being encased in carbonite, but the chunky met...
Published: 2016-09-04, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
It's just like the one from the film, but smaller!, Android and iOS support, Wide selection of modes
Steep learning curve, Limited battery life, Fairly pricey for a toy
The new Force Band wearable adds a fun dimension (read: childhood dream fulfilment) to the already cool sci-fi toy. This is definitely the droid we've been looking for...
Published: 2016-09-01, Author: Jack , review by: gadgetdaily.xyz
Abstract: Who didn't get a thrill seeing little Yoda levitate the giant X-wing out of a Dagobah swamp or a chill when Darth Vader Force-choked an impetuous Imperial officer? The ability to move objects with a wave of your hand is an iconic part of the Star Wars mov...
As soon as I saw Star Wars The Force Awakens I knew that BB-8 was going to be this generations R2-D2 and that there would be a lot of toys and merchandise. This BB-8 is by far the coolest of all of the BB-8 merchandise and I was very happy to be able to g...
Published: 2016-01-05, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Forget CES's internet fridges, self-driving cars and smart bras, the coolest thing this year has to be the Force Band, which allows you to pretend you're a Jedi and control a mini version of BB-8 using nothing but your wrist ... and a cheap-looking plasti...
Abstract: Is this the droid you're looking for? Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens is gearing up for its launch in December, and there's already a glut of merchandise out for the new movie, including what you could say is the successor to the fairly cute dr...
Simple controls, Easy to set up, Cool augmented reality messages
No level-up mode, Voice recognition is poor
As balls go, the BB-8 would easily reign triumphant in a Stuff Top 10 When you strip away its lights, high-pitched chirps and Star Wars regalia, the BB-8 is essentially a ball that you roll around with your smartphone. One that costs £130, which is £40 m...
