Amazon.com Who says education and fun don't go hand in hand? The portable VTech V.Smile Pocket Learning System combines video games and educational content for brain-building, on-the-go game play or connecting directly to a television at home. Specifically designed for children between ages five and eight, the Pocket V.Smile is a fun way to learn for both enthusiastic and reluctant students.
Built For Kids The Pocket V.Smile's full-color LCD screen with a 320-by-240 pixel resolution competes with the "big kid" video game systems. A unique alternative to other systems, the V.Smile is built inside and out with young children in mind. The big buttons are made for a child's hands, and the games build skills in spelling, logic, counting, problem solving, phonics, and vocabulary. Kids get so engrossed with the V.Smile that they won't even realize how much they're developing their minds in language, science and math. Because they can carry the handheld device wherever they go, kids can learn and play independently while parents can rest assured they are providing something healthy, age-appropriate, and educational.
At Home Or On-The-Go With the included A/V cable, the Pocket V.Smile hooks up directly to televisions as well, requiring no additional equipment. Not only does this option keep kids in one place and allow them to learn and play using a larger screen, but it also makes it easier for them to share the in the fun with friends and siblings -- even parents.
More Favorites The Pocket V.Smile plays all the same "Smartridges" for the original V.Smile system. This learning system comes bundled with one Smartridge called Zayzoo My Alien Classmate, which teaches skills in math, shapes, time concepts, music, directions, English, and more. A wide selection of other wholesome video games are available separately, involving many favorite characters like Scooby Doo, Dora, Thomas, and Shrek. The Pocket V.Smile requires four "AA" heavy duty batteries (included); alkaline batteries are recommended for longer life and optimum performance.
What's in the Box Pocket V.Smile, one Smartridge, A/V cable, wrist strap, manual, and four "AA" batteries.
A portable learning system that goes anywhere or connects directly to the television for gaming at home.
The battery-operated pocket console plays a variety of imaginative games, including all other V.Smile Smartridges.
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VERY EDUCATIONAL GAME BUT NOT VERY DURABLE Our kids loved playing the V-Smile Pocket. Most of the games are great because they teach while they play. However we constantly had problems with this system. The power cord is cheaply made and a couple tugs on it caused it to short out. We purchased a replacement power cord for it and about a month later it done the same thing. So we figured we would simply use batteries in it and we did for a while and then one day it just wouldn't even turn on at all with a cord or batteries.
Build your mind with at-home or on-the-go gameplay. The new V.Smile Pocket turns game time into brain time by combining a video game platform with educational content, all in a portable learning system. Or connect it directly to your television for gaming at home. A truly unique way to approach learning, V.Smile is popular with the most reluctant student and the most eager learner. Favorite characters guide students through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities, so kids won't even realize they are learning essential lessons in language, math and science.
V.Smile Pocket easy-to-grip console features a flip-up high-resolution screen, touchable writing pad, attached writing stylus, microphone for singing activities, and lefty/righty switchable controls. Brain-building V.Smile Smartridges sold separately. Requires four "AA" batteries, included. Measures 2"L x 5.25"W x 7.75"H.
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V- tech cyberpocket My 4 year old son received this toy for his birthday. He really enjoys playing with it. He needs some help with the games but after a few times he is able to play them by himself. The toy seems pretty durable. Would recommened this toy.
Build your brain with this awesome go-anywhere system. V.Smile Pocket is the learning system that can be played on the go, or it also connects to your TV at home. It educates and entertains, teaching kids key learning skills in an exciting, interactive frame format. There's even a built-in microphone to assist in singing activities. For use with V.Smile Smartridges, sold separately. Requires 4 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 14" x 11".
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great game! i bought this for my niece for her 3yr old b-day and she loves it! she's a great fan of disney princes and is all she can think off playing all the time, is very educational toy, my 3 yr old boy has it too but blue and also has the vtech tv learning system and has most of the games and likes it a lot! i recomend
Build your mind with at-home or on-the-go game play. The new V.Smile Pocket turns game time into brain time by combining a video game platform with educational content, all in a portable learning system. Or connect it directly to your television for gamingat home. A truly unique way to approach learning, V.Smile is popular with the most reluctant student and the most eager learner. Favorite characters guide students through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities, so kids won't even realize they are learning essential lessons in language, math and science.
V.Smile Pocket easy-to-grip console features a flip-up high-resolution screen, touchable writing pad, attached writing stylus, microphone for singing activities, and lefty/righty switchable controls. Brain-building V.Smile Smartridges sold separately. Requires four "AA" batteries, included. Measures 1.9"L x 5.2"W x 7.7"H.
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My daughter and son love this thing! I bought this for my daughter 5th birthday. She loves her DS, but i dont care for it much because the games are not educational. This seemed like the perfect solution.
She plays it every since day. Her 2 year old brother loves to sit and watch her and he even plays it when shes at school.
There is a switch on the back to make the buttons switch over for left handed kids. My son is left handed and has figured out how to switch it over and every time he goes to play he switches it before he starts it.
My son has also dropped it a few times and thankfully it still works. So it seems to be built well.
The only thing i dont really like about it is that it seems to go through batteries fast. We have rechargeable for it so its not too bad. And i seen they have a battery pack, but i would rather spend the money and get another game then buy a battery pack.
The V.Smile Pink Pocket turns game time into brain time by combining a video game platform with educational content in a portable learning system that goes anywhere or connects directly to the television for gaming at home. A truly unique way to approach learning, V.Smile is popular with both the most reluctant student and the most eager learner. The battery-operated pocket console, specially made for children ages five to eight years old, allows early school-age learners to play a variety of exciting and imaginative games anywhere they want. With popular characters to guide them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities, children won?t even realize they?re learning essential lessons in language, math and science. V.Smile Pink Pocket comes with a Cinderella game and a new built-in microphone for singing fun! For use with V.Smile Smartridges, sold separately. Requires 4 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 14" x 11".
Amazon.comIf your kids are constantly whining for more TV time, The V-Smile provides more of a reason to give in. Beneath all the fast-paced adventures and familiar characters, there lies an educational component. Important grade-school concepts, such as reading comprehension, problem solving, math, vocabulary, music, spelling, and other skills, are covered in every game to make each activity a learning experience. Kids will delight in helping a space alien spell out words, count seashells for making Ariel’s necklace, or participate in plenty of other challenges that will seem too fun to be good for their brains.
This versatile game console hooks up to a TV to provide plenty of stationary video game fun and then detaches again for battery-powered games on the go. Measuring 7-1/2 by 5 inches, this handheld unit slips into a backpack or beach bag and is an ideal size for play while traveling. The 3-by-2-1/4-inch screen is large enough for kids to comfortably view and gauge their progress during games. Thumb-operated buttons on either side of the V.Smile Pocket are conveniently placed. Players can even convert the rightie-configured, multi-directional joystick button for comfortable left-handed play by pushing the existing buttons in and flipping them inside-out. Kids will need to get used to the loose handling of the joystick button, however, as its aim can easily be misdirected.
The rest of the layout is just as easy to master. The Learning Zone button, just below the screen, lets kids skip all the lengthy game introductions and get right into this mode of play, which focuses on one narrow skill within the curriculum and is helpful for kids who need some remedial review in a particular area. Also below the screen are an Exit button to quit the game and a Help button for kids who are stuck. The Help button is a bit disappointing: Kidswith some experience playing educational learning or computer games might expect a helpful tutorial delivered by an encouraging and likeable character. Instead, pressing the button deposits the player back to the beginning of the game, where the original game instructions are repeated.
The portable console is simple to connect to a TV screen via the color-coded jack inputs. Graphics are not super, either on the touchscreen or a larger TV screen, presenting a more one-dimensional look. Younger kids might not mind but older kids who have been exposed to more video games probably willnotice. On top of that, graphics tend to be a little fuzzy and hard to make out, which is definitely a detriment when kids are asked to spell out an item’s name or locate an item that they can’t clearly identify. Colors are not always true either so it’s possible to make incorrect choices when there are color-oriented modules.
Game cartridges for the V.Smile--cleverly referred to as Smartridges—provide a wide range of appealing characters for kids to learn with. The V.Smile Pocket comes with one cartridge featuring games with The Little Mermaid’s Ariel. Other Smartridges, which can be purchased separately, include appropriate favorites, such as Little Red Riding Hood, Spider-Man, Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Nemo, and Scooby-Doo for junior V.Smile Pocket players. Older players can choose from Cinderella, Aladdin, Mickey Mouse, and many more.
Each game cartridge offers two modes of play: More on the side of edutainment is the Learning Adventure, which provides a few brain-building activities but focuses more on the game aspect. This mode quietly draws children in by making the learning topics secondary. The Learning Zone, on the other hand, gets right into play-oriented drills on specific learning concepts needed for school and is useful for targeting weaknesses. Two levels of play, either easy or difficult, let children advance at their own pace when they are ready for a challenge.
Compared to similar products, the V.Smile Pocket does not provide in-depth tutorials on the rules of play for each game. Children are expected to intuit or ascertain through trial and error how to move and select items within the game so new games are confusing at first. In addition, younger children may havea hard time with games that present mazes or obstacles as these screens leave a very tight path for kids to maneuver through. Persistent personalities will persevere, picking up super spatial skills and perfecting their hand-eye coordination along the way. Other children may become easily frustrated with their lack of control and may give up early.
The V.Smile Pocket may have a few shortcomings, but it is a great replacement activity for kids who are drawn to video games or the TV set and are resistant to giving up any additional screen time. This electronic system is designed in pink for girls (a blue version for boys is also available) and comes with four AA batteries so kids can start playing immediately. Other accessories, such as a battery recharger and a backpack for transport, are sold separately. --Cristina Vaamonde
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It was fun while it lasted We bought V.Smile Pocket for my (5yrs)daughter 11 months ago. It is used occasionally, I would say very lightly- three times per month on average and kept in the appropriate case when not in use. The product no longer works at all, battery or plug, it just will not work. Very dissapointed, not counting all of the games and accessories, it was a pretty decent investment for less than one year.
It was a really fun, easy to use and did have age appropriate, educational games.
When you're out of juice, just take out your Pocket and dock it! The fast, easy and kid-friendly V.Smile Pocket Recharging Kit includes everything needed to power up your V.Smile Pocket for wireless game play. V.Smile Pocket Learning System sold separately. Measures 11" x 10" x 2.8".
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Wonderful for V-Smile Pocket I didn't have any problems with it right out of the box, other than thebattery cover being meant for a different model V-Smile Pocket, which I resolved by putting the old one back on... a little tricky, as the part the docking station connects to, on the battery door you had to push back on where the holes are, but no problem... I had it hooked up and charging in less than a minuteV Tech - V.Smile Pocket Power Pack
A truly unique way to approach learning, Vtech V Smile Pocket connects with both the most reluctant student and the most eager learner. The Vtech V.Smile battery-operated pocket console, specially made for children ages 4 to 8 years old, allows early school-age learners to play a variety of exciting and imaginative games anywhere they go. With popular characters to guide them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities, children wont even realize that they're learning essential lessons in language, math and science when they engage in the exciting game play. Works on the Go! Works at home on yout TV Works with all V. Smile Smartridges Now with sing along
