Authentic sculpt, audio and movements, Simple to set-up and use, Responsive controls
Patrol mode/lack of autonomy disappoints, AR mode is lacking, On the pricey side
I'm someone who likes Star Wars. I've watched all the films, collected the figures as a kid, and have a Lego AT-ST glaring at me from an office shelf. But I don't love it. And I feel the same about Sphero's R2-D2. The authenticity is admirable, as is the...
Published: 2017-09-01, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Nostalgia value, cool moves, works with other apps
No holographic projection feature, not waterproof, more expensive than BB-8 and BB-9E
Slightly pricier than the BB-8 and BB-9E models, R2-D2 will come in at £179.99 in the UK, and we suspect for many, this will be the Droid they are looking for when the excitement of The Last Jedi finally arrives in December.At internetmatters.org parents...
Published: 2017-09-01, Author: Marc , review by: techradar.com
Fantastic replica model of R2-D2, Mannerisms and controls are spot on
A little pricier than other Sphero drones, Up against many other R2-D2s in the market
Sphero does it again with its latest launch. It's packed its R2-D2 with a fantastic amount of tech and also made sure that it can move freely on your carpet...
Abstract: I know the drill by now: Sphero, makers of adorable and sometimes expensive robotic toys, can make adorable Disney characters come to life. The company's app-connected BB-8 wowed everyone, and this year's Lightning McQueen was even more impressive (but no...
Published: 2017-12-13, Author: Mike , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: Toys, and particularly tech toys, can have very short half lives. AppleInsider has been playing with three of Sphero's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" app-controlled droids by a dad who was there in 1977, and by a pair of children who long to be a long, long t...
Published: 2017-09-06, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Closest to real-deal R2-D2 ever made (as a toy), Movie-accurate hardware, sounds, and movement, Watches Star Wars movies with droid commentary, Controls solid and simple, Fully functional app for iOS and Android on Day 1
Not a cheap toy at $180, Top-heavy design (as it should be)*, No extending arms, No flame jets or rockets, Missing counterpart C-3PO robot
BB-8 by Sphero was a dream come true for fans of The Force Awakens. Sphero's R2-D2 is pure wish fulfillment for every fan of the original trilogy (and beyond).ALSO SEE: BB-8 by Sphero Review (3-months later)This is the closest we've gotten to owning a rea...
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