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 it works My son got the new V smile for Christmas last year with a variety of games to go with it. He has loved it from the first day. I on the other hand am not so keen on it. First of all, if you have a newer television (particularly a big screen) the V smile cannot be hooked up to it because the graphics are not made for that type of output. Problem 1. The next problem is that it gets hot and stops working or just refuses to turn on at all. Problem 2. So subsequently, about half the time my son wants to use his Vsmile it will not work. I have decided to chuck it and sell all the cartridges and get him a Leapster.
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.
REVIEW
My kid loves it! We purchased the home system for my 4 year old for Christmas. The graphics kind of stink but heck we're talking about a little kids game. Some of the games are pretty good, some of them kind of stink, that's a process of elimination. My problem was that my daughter didn't take well to the joysticks. She didn't really like playing it. We also received a v smile pocket for Christmas from a relative. That was much better, It costs about $20 or $30 more, but it seems to be easier to play, my daughter took right to it and it also has the video jacks that plug it into the tv, so my daughter plugs it in and plays it on the tv all the time. There really was no purpose in keeping 2 machines that played the same cartridges and that both played on the tvso we sold the home system to a friend for $30, we'd never even really used it much. I'd suggest getting this pocket version. It's easier to play than the home one, even for a young child and we liked that it has the button in the back to flip the buttons around for right handed or left handed kids, that was cool. And of course it goes in the car too, which is a plus. A lot of people complained about them not working but I didn't have the home version long enough to know, I haven't had any trouble with the pocket version in the six months I've had it and she plays it quite a bit but then I really make her take good care of her things and some kids can be really rough...
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.
Thegames -- 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 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
HERE WE GO AGAIN.............. Well, I have to say that this toy is very educational and my 3 1/2 year old loves it very much. She has learned alot from it also. I purchased this game for her for Christmas of 06 and here we are having to decide what to do next. It quit working....will not power up and when I do get it to come on it will not stay on. So, do I buy anyone because we have so many games? HELP!!!
When a frightful rainstorm hits the rain forest, Diego's animal friends are washed away. Will you help him save them' While on your mission, collect pictures and find facts to display in your Photo Album. It's a learning adventure that teaches vocabulary, animals, directions, shapes, spatial skills, numbers, basic math, logic skills and classification. For use with the V.Smile TV Learning System Plus, sold separately.
REVIEW
Best vsmile game We own about 5 games and this one is currently the best one. It plays like a real video game and keeps my sons interest with mini activities. I wish they would make more this good!
McQueen is stranded in town on his way to the big race. When everything is damaged by a gang of tractors, he wants to help his new friends put the town back together. Help McQueen re-build the town while learning lots of new skills, including math, shapes and logic. Provides hours of exciting gameplay. Works with all V.Smile Learning Systems (sold separately).
REVIEW
Cars game is well liked by my 3 year old I wrote this review because I did not think this game should be rated so low. My son picks Cars to play everytime we get Vsmile out. I like it because he is able to drive a car onthe road with out the difficulty of bigger systems or arcade games. He is learning while he is playing, too.
Educational Favorite characters teachrs your child what more can you ask for in todays busy hectic life. A toy that can enhances your childs knowledge and life.
Editorial ReviewDora the Explorer, everyone’s favorite bilingual adventurer is here to help young children learn a variety of skills and concepts. With the help of Boots, her monkey sidekick, Dora teaches colors, shapes, numbers, animals, spatial skills, and problem solving. This Dora Smartridge is compatible with the V-Tech V-Smile system. In an informal test, we found the Dora games to be both challenging and entertaining for kids, particularly a game where the player must line up shapes in order to cross a bridge and one where they must follow a sequence of numbers in order to find a path across a river. --Charlie Williams
REVIEW
Not bad! I bought this for my 5yo daughter. It's actually one of the better Dora games I've seen. Runs very similarly to the television show. Offers a little bit more Spanish than the show does. It's probably a tad on the 'easy' side for its age group though as my daughter didn't find it particularly difficult, but that didn't phase her interest any. It's now become one of her favorites V Smile games!
Join Wall-E and Eve on anexciting learning adventure across the galaxyTeaches sorting, colors, shapes, matching, puzzles, number order and following directionsFeatures 4 learning adventures and 4 learning zone gamesOn the V.Smile hardware platformFor ages 3-5 yrs.
Editorial Review Engaging, expandable, and fun, the V.Smile Baby Infant Development System connects your child to a world of interactive learning. A colorful activity panel lined with a soft bumper is baby’s touchable playcenter, filled with colorful shapes, a rolling ball, and jumbo button. Play-Alone mode allows baby to explore the sounds and activities on the panel, or plug the console into the television and the panel connects wirelessly to interact with the animated learning environment they see on the screen. Designed for children from nine to 36 months old, V.Smile Baby teaches numbers, shapes, music, colors, animals--even baby sign language--all with the help of engaging Smartridges like the one included (others are sold separately). Three activity modes allow the system to grow, as parents and children find age-appropriate play. Measuring approximately 8 by 14 by 2-1/2 inches, the wireless panel proves perfectly lap-worthy, although we wish it included a handle for the inevitable toting around by toddlers. --Heather Lyndon
REVIEW
Great toy for a toddler We bought this for our daughter for Christmas last year and she LOVES it. She has learned a lot from the games and now can play the games independently and she picks which game she wants to play and puts it in by herself (she's 22 months old now).
This is a wonderful and educational game for any infant/toddler.
It's a beautiful day in Bikini Bottom, and SpongeBob is ready to start his day. Kids can use their vocabulary, math, spelling, logic and problem solving skills to help their favorite porous, yellow friend make it through a typically spongy day.
In this Learning Adventure, kids can explore seven scenes from SpongeBob's environment, such as matching vocabulary words to help SpongeBob flip patties at the Krusty Krab, solving math problems to catch jellyfish with Patrick, solving logic puzzles in order to navigate through a boating lesson, and using money skills to buy groceries at the Bargain Mart. At the end of SpongeBob's day, kids will be rewarded by a rockin' bash to top off a day well spent. The Learning Zone also features four learning games focusing on geometry, comparison skills, weights and measures and mathematics.Providing hours of exciting game play, this V.Smile Smartridge works with all V.Smile Learning systems (sold separately).
REVIEW
good game but for older kids my 5yr old receive this game for xmas...some parts of the game he can do by himself, but other parts he needs my help..such as spelling words and fill in the blank with letters to make words..but he will grow into it...
