Turn game time into brain time with the V.Smile TV Learning System. New and improved system now has cool joystick writing capabilities, plus contains all the original features kids know and love. This tool combines TV and video games with learning to create an engaging and educational experience for preschoolers.
Simply plug the console into your TV, pop in a Smartridge and let the gaming adventures begin. It includes a joystick that is adaptable for right- or left-hand play, as well as the V.Smile console. The joystick is easy to use and features a chunky enter key, so little hands can guide their games with ease.
Backwards-compatible with original Smartridges, plus works with new Smartridges, too. Requires 4 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 5" x 16" x 13". Smartridges sold separately.
My son's school away from school My 3 year old son needs reinforcement with his speech. He attends a daycare learning academy where he takes speech therapy twice a week, but I wanted something extra for him to have at home. He loves this thing because it's fun, educational but not difficult, does not seem like schoolwork, and it's right on his learning level. I had to buy an extra joystick because his friends and cousins think this is more of a video game system than edutainment. They are learning and not knowing it. His speech therapist saw an improvement in phonics and excitement for learning within the first week. This is the greatest toy/gift/tutor that you can get for your kid 3 yrs and up. And, this version comes wih its own storage case, adapter, and you need no extra equipment to hook up. It also comes with an alphabet game that is out of this world.
Amazon.com Finally, a video game system that parents can feel good about! With children asking for video games at younger and younger ages, the VTech V.Smile TV Learning System is designed to make makes both kids and parents happy, combining entertainment and education with age-appropriate games and activities. Designed especially for kids ages three to eight, this learning system even offers different levels of play, allowing the educational output to grow along with the children.
Kid-Friendly Features With an included A/V adapter, the V.Smile hooks up directly to televisions, requiring no additional equipment. Built for small hands, the innovative joystick controller adjusts to accommodate both right- and left-handed users and features four flashing buttons and an oversized enter button. The joystick even has a stylus and writing pad for writing activities to teach proper letter stroke order. With a spot for a second joystick, kids can invite their friends over for two-player game play. The V.Smile also comes with a microphone for sing-a-long fun.
Learning Made Fun A unique alternative to other systems, the V.Smile is built inside and out with young children in mind. The games build skills in spelling, logic, counting, problem solving, phonics, and vocabulary. Kids have so much fun with the V.Smile that they don't even realize how much they're developing their minds in language, science and math.
The games -- called "Smartridges" -- feature popular favorite characters like Scooby Doo, Dora, Thomas, and Shrek. Each Smartridge includes four or five additional learning zone games aimed at improving specific scholastic skills. This system comes bundled with one Smartridge. A wide selection of games are available separately and are organized into three levels of educational play: Early Learners (ages 3-5), Junior Thinkers (ages 4-6) and Master Minds (ages 6-8). With this range of educational output, children can advance to new games as they learn and grow. The Smartridges play in both the V.Smile TV Learning System and the handheld Pocket V.Smile.
What's in the Box V.Smile TV Learning System, one Smartridge, joystick, microphone holder, A/V adaptor, and manual.
With an included A/V adapter, the V.Smile game system hooks up directly to televisions.
Innovative joystick controller adjusts to accommodate both right- and left-handed users.
Each Smartridge includes four or five additional learning zone games aimed at improving specific scholastic skills.
REVIEW
fun when working I have bought 2 of these v. smile consoles, and neither are working anymore. The first one quit several months into play, and the second one lasted a little longer at about 6 months. They weren't dropped or anything like that and just died. Considering the cost for each one, I expected them to last much longer and was extremely disappointed when they did not. I gave it 3 stars, because my son loves playing the games. My son still wants to play, but I refuse to continue throwing my money away on something that doesn't last long.
Amazon.com Finally, a video game system that parents can feel good about! With children asking for video games at younger and younger ages, the VTech V.Smile TV Learning System makes kids and parents happy, combining entertainment and education with age-appropriate games. Designed especially for kids ages three to eight, this learning system even offers different levels of play, allowing the educational output to grow along with the children.
Kid-Friendly Features With an included A/V cable, the pink and purple colored V.Smile learning system hooks up directly to televisions, requiring no additional equipment. Built for small hands, the innovative joystick controller adjusts to accommodate both right- and left-handed users and features four flashing buttons and an oversized enter button. The joystick even has a stylus and writing pad for writing activities to teach proper letter stroke order. With a spot for a second joystick, kids can invite their friends over for two-player game play. The V.Smile also comes with a microphone for sing-a-long fun.
Learning Made Fun A unique alternative to other systems, the V.Smile is built inside and out with young children in mind. The games build skills in spelling, logic, counting, problem solving, phonics, and vocabulary. Kids have so much fun with the V.Smile that they don't even realize how much they're developing their minds in language, science and math.
The games -- called "Smartridges" -- feature popular favorite characters like Scooby Doo, Dora, Thomas, and Shrek. Each Smartridge includes four or five additional learning zone games aimed at improving specific scholastic skills. This system comes bundled with one Smartridge. A wide selection of games are available separately and are organized into three levels of educational play: Early Learners (ages 3-5), Junior Thinkers (ages 4-6) and Master Minds (ages 6-8). With this range of educational output, children canadvance to new games as they learn and grow. The Smartridges play in both the V.Smile TV Learning System and the handheld Pocket V.Smile.
What's in the Box V.Smile TV Learning System, one Smartridge, joystick, microphone holder, A/V cable, and manual.
With an included A/V adapter, the V.Smile game system hooks up directly to televisions.
Innovative joystick controller adjusts to accommodate both right- and left-handed users.
Each Smartridge includes four or five additional learning zone games aimed at improving specific scholastic skills.
REVIEW
I THOUGHT THE MACHINE WAS DEAD***THE GAMES WERE JUST DUSTY! I purchased the V tech smile game and machine about 4 years ago. After 2 years it just quit. It wouldn't power on, it was just dead.
Recently I decided to purchase a second one as we have over 10 games. The machine worked for an hour and then it quit, again there was no power. In frustration I returned it to the store for a new one and the machine quit again after a few minutes of game play.
In all situations the systym would not turn on again after we changed games. I took a game cartridge and pushed it down to expose the hardware and I blew my breath on it several times. I inserted the game again, unpluged and repluged the cord and it worked again.
Sooooooooo what I realized was that my games were dusty and wouldn't play in the machine. I quickly blew on all the games and then every one of them worked. I got out my 4 year old game systym, plugged it back in and put in a new game that I had blown the dust off and it worked. The entire problem of the machine acting like it was dead was because the game cartridges were dusty!!!!! We do have to unplug and plug in the game systym to get it working again.
I have read that many people have trouble with the machine just dying without warning. I think if you just blow the dust off the games, unplug and plug the cord back in, then your machine will work again.
Big relief to me as we really enjoy the learning aspects of this game.
The VTech V.Smile Special Buy Pack includes everything you need for a complete interactive learning experience: a V.Smile console, two joysticks, and one game smartridgesVTech V.Smile Special Buy PackA unique learning system that teaches children basic school skills through interactive TV gamingConsole connects directly to your home TV, with no additional equipment requiredSmartridges allow your child to play fun, action-style games that teach vocabulary, logic, matching, math, phonics, telling time and moreWhat's Included:V.Smile consoleTwo joysticksOne game smartridgesAdapter Not include Requires 3 C size batteries OR 2.7 VA ADAPTOR
REVIEW
Did Not Last Long Very educational - 3 year old daughter loved it. Unfortunately, it did not last. We purchased this in November 2005 & by September 2006 it no longer works. We're unable to return it (obviously) and the manufacturer provided no useful return policy. Oh well, fun while it lasted!
Amazon.com ReviewThe V.Smile Art Studio is a touch-sensitive drawing pad that connects to the separately sold V.Smile TV Learning system. It works very much like a drawing tablet for a computer, except that the drawing tools are all built into the tablet itself. On the left side of the tablet there is a palette of 15 colors, and along the bottom are icons representing different tools and functions, such as erase, color fill, shape library and so on. The unit comes with a set of lessons to teach kids the basics of art, such as line drawing, color mixing, and animation. It also features games that teach problem solving, logic skills, and color matching. These games come in easy and hard difficulty levels. A free draw mode lets kids draw whatever they wish, and the system can store up to five of their pictures. The Art Studio is powered by four AA-size batteries, which not included. A built-in cable connects to the player one slot on the V.Smile console. It comes with the Art Studio cartridge, which plugs into the console, and a user manual.
REVIEW
Stylus lasted only three months We bought this for my daughter's fourth birthday. She loved it, especially the "free draw" and the color-by-number-type activity.
She actually became proficient in using it; the reason for the low ranking is that the pen/stylus recently broke/wore out.
We're in the process of trying to get it replaced, but from a durability standpoint, this obviously didn't keep up with a toddler.
This high-energy mat encourages healthy play and gives kids a jumpstart in learning. They'll hop and bop while learning lessons in letters, numbers, colors, spelling and more. Features 12 touch-sensitive spots on the plastic interactive mat. Supports two-player mode with another mat, sold separately. Includes one Jammin' Gym Class Smartridge. Connects directly to the V.Smile TV Learning System, sold separately. Measures 27"W x 27H".
REVIEW
Great to gets kids moving! My daughters (6 and almost 3) love this. I love it because it keeps my kids moving and active during the winter when we tend to be holed up inside more. It's easy to use and they can play by themselves which is a huge plus for me. It's well made and we haven't had any problems with it in the month we've been using it. The games are fairly varied and allow for both kids to find something to have fun playing.
My only complaint is that the response can be slow and so sometimes the kids have to wait in between jumps to have it register.
Put your child in motion while teaching lessons in math, reading, science, spelling and more with the V.Smile V-Motion TV Learning System! V.Smile V-Motion is a brilliant breakthrough gaming console that combines wireless, motion-activated play, web connectivity and educational gaming into a system that plugs directly into your television. Get into the game with all your child's favorite characters including Scooby-Doo, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Spider-Man, as well as new characters like Kung Fu Panda, Wall.E and Wonder Pets. Your child will love the wireless, action-packed play with all their friends to guide them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities. The exciting "Action Mania" Smartridge comes with the console. Also includes: V-Motion console, 2 wireless controllers, and V.Link for online bonus play.
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CHECK AROUND FOR CHEAPER PRICE! I purchased this from Sam's Club for $39.81. So my advice is to check with a local Sam's club before paying such a high price.
