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
Published: 2015-10-16, Author: Patrick , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: Sphero has always created interesting remote control toys, whether it's the original remote control ball, the Sphero, the faster and improved Sphero 2, or even the more recently release trick-focused Ollie. But the manufacturer's quirky devices likely hav...
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 meta...
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: 2015-10-21, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Fun to watch, fun to play with. Now I wish I can have a real Droid at home...
Published: 2015-09-23, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Is the force strong with Sphero's BB-8 droid, or is he just for Star Wars obsessives with more money than sense?With the impending release of the next Star Wars movies only a couple of months away, the hype is really starting to build. That includes lots...
Published: 2015-09-03, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Sphero's latest droid is from a galaxy far, far away — and he's a lot of fun. I sat down with Orbotix's COO, Jim Booth for a demonstration of Sphero BB-8.Sphero's had a long history in producing fun remote control robots, from its Sphero line of toys thro...
Abstract: A long time ago in a galaxy far far away Star Wars merchandise was limited to shirts and action figures, in 2015 as the release date for the all new Episode VII Star Wars The Force Awakens approaches there's a whole new range of toys and gadgets with the...
Published: 2015-12-15, Author: M , review by: geekzone.co.nz
Abstract: I first saw Star Wars episode IV when it first came out in theatres in the mid to late 70s. Although I was only a boy back then, it was one of the most remarkable movie experiences ever - that first scene with the Imperial cruiser pursuing the diplomatic...
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 meta...
