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
This is one of the coolest toys we've ever seen, even if you're not a Star Wars fan, this little droid has great character. It's simple to control, everything works well, and most importantly, it's fun. The only thing holding this toy back is th...
Published: 2015-09-04, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Robot from the film, Bluetooth LE, easy to control
Doesn't work with previous Sphero apps, expected it to be bigger
At £130 the Sphero BB-8 is a little expensive, especially as the original Sphero is some £30 cheaper and comes with more games. But with BB-8 you you don't get the Star Wars experience and that's really what you're paying for here on top of the orig...
Published: 2020-08-04, Author: Michael , review by: gadgetreview.com
Behaves exactly like the film version, Augmented Reality let's you traverse recognizable Star Wars locals, iOS and Android Support
Horrendous Battery Life, Voice features don't work when on patrol, Expensive for a toy,
While there may be a few bumps along the way, from purchasing to only being able to play with it for an hour, the Sphero BB-8 Droid qualifies as a valuable addition to your Star Wars toy collection. Whether getting it to collect or play with (and we recom...
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Published: 2018-03-31, Author: Jason , review by: lifewire.com
Abstract: So what does this soft-bellied doggie have in contrast to its more hard-shelled cousin? Here's a closer look at the cuddly canine.It's huggable: Unlike the original I-Dog, you don't need to worry about sleeping with this particular item and crushing it...
Published: 2016-10-12, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: Sphero's Force Band for BB-8 is the best example of going above-and-beyond the call of duty I've ever seen in a Star Wars toy. And I've seen a lot of Star Wars toys. While there are some mightily impressive action figures out there – some with details so...
Published: 2016-09-11, Author: Michael , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: Among the inevitable avalanche of merchandise that accompanied the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens last year, Sphero's little app-controlled BB-8 was a clear standout. An instant fan-favorite character, the little spherical robot was a...
Abstract: Believe it or not, BB-8 remains part of our everyday lives three months after we published our first review. This little guy sits charging next to my television - I'm just a few feet away from him right now. That's a real rarity when it comes to reviews o...
