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Reviews of Orbotix Sphero BB-8

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.
Award: Recommended September 2015
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
  • Force Band feels pretty cheap
  • No games as yet
  • Canines may mistake for fetch toy

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  Published: 2017-05-10, Author: Devon , review by: devontechsupport.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Devon , review by: devontechsupport.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2016-09-06, review by: stuff.tv

  • 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...

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  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...

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  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...

 
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  Published: 2016-03-16, Author: Andrew , review by: moviesgamesandtech.com

  • 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...

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  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...

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  Published: 2015-12-31, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk

  • Cute looks and quailty build, Easy set-up, Fun,
  •  Too expensive, Controls can be tricky, Head comes off too easily

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  Published: 2015-09-25, review by: gadgetshow.channel5.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2015-09-17, review by: stuff.tv

  • 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...

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