Testseek.com 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
Easy set-up
Great app
Instant fun
Cool
Intelligent technology
Star Wars branding
Simple controls
Accurate controls
Durable
Design/personality is appealing
Learns room layouts through Patrol mode
Authentic design. Easy setup. Great manual controls. Fun and simple app.
Irresistibly cute
Plenty of options
Roomba-esque Patrol mode
Cats will love this
Beautifully made BB-8 replica
Durable build
Smooth movements
Behaves exactly like the film version
Augmented Reality let's you traverse recognizable Star Wars locals
IOS and Android Support
The editors didn't like
Expensive
No sounds through BB-8
Only through the app
1 hour battery life
Head falls off often
Head's wheels attract dust
Lint
And pet fur
Have to re-pair with app every time BB-8 is used
Lasting appeal is questionable
Messages feature is unimpressive
Voice control was unreliable at times
Droid sounds go through the iPh
Expensive. Gets dirty fast. Can't detect elevation. Magnetic head frequently falls off. Doesn't really learn anything. Grainy holographic messages. Voice commands are iOS-only. Long charge time
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...
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: 2015-09-03, 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...
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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...
The holographic AR messaging, automatic robotic mode and the cute mannerisms of BB-8 made our first impression of this little droid an overwhelmingly good one, and now the addition of the Force Band has only made us fall more deeply in love with the littl...
The holographic AR messaging, automatic robotic mode and the cute mannerisms of BB-8 made our first impression of this little droid an overwhelmingly good one, and now the addition of the Force Band has only made us fall more deeply in love with the littl...
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 met...
Published: 2016-09-04, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
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...
Published: 2016-09-01, Author: Jack , review by: gadgetdaily.xyz
Abstract: Who didn't get a thrill seeing little Yoda levitate the giant X-wing out of a Dagobah swamp or a chill when Darth Vader Force-choked an impetuous Imperial officer? The ability to move objects with a wave of your hand is an iconic part of the Star Wars mov...
