Vtech V Motion Active Learning System Pink
Keep kids moving, learning, and having fun with the award-winning V.Motion Active Learning System from Vtech. This educational gaming system is designed to keep kids aged three to seven amused and motivated for hours at a time. They will have plenty of fun using the wireless controller to practice hand eye coordination, solve puzzles, and win races.
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What We Think
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The Good: Educational gaming system encourages creativity and problem solving
The Bad: No option to use non-battery power with the console
In a Nutshell: This unique game system promotes active play and makes learning fun |
At a Glance
Ages: 3 to 7
Requires: 4 AA batteries and 3 AAA batteries (included); TV; PC to use V-link features |
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Includes everything you need to get started with healthy, educational fun. |
Included “Action Mania” Smartridge features six types of games . View larger. |
Easy to Setup and Control
Getting ready for your child’s first game is easy. Simply insert the included AA batteries into the game console and the included AAA batteries into the controller. Then connect the console to your TV using the include A/V cable, slide a Smartridge cartridge into the game slot, and you’re ready to go.
For each game, there are two control options. Kids can pick to use the joystick as a directional controller, or they can pick to use the motion of the controller itself. This means that tipping the controller left, right, forward, or backward inspires a corresponding motion on screen, letting kids get up and move around instead of staying stationary in front of the TV.
This is extra fun when your on-screen character is doing something fast-paced, like racing down a bobsled course. On the flip side, games that require more nuanced controls are often easier to navigate using the joystick. There’s even a switch that lets you decide which way is “up,” so the controller can be customized to accommodate right and left handed players.
Lots of Ways to Play Educational Games
It’s easy to see why this system won the National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval and the Creative Child Seal of Excellence. A variety of age-appropriate games teach concepts like numbers, letters, and shapes for younger children and let older children work on skills like counting, vocabulary, and matching.
These games feature popular characters like Dora the Explorer, Spiderman, Kung Fu Panda, and Scooby Doo, and they include features that range from races to puzzles to sing-alongs. When kids want to play with a friend or a sibling, there’s a two-player mode. And a switch on the bottom of the controller lets you ensure that signals aren’t being crossed if the second player comes with his or her own controller.
The included “Action Mania” Smartridge means that your child will have six distinct types of games to choose from right away. One option is to engage in a bobsled race where passing through gates requires answering questions related to counting or more advanced topics like understanding greater than and less than. Another option involves using the controller to balance on a ball and select healthy foods, like pineapple, and avoid “unhealthy” snacks, like sweets. The third game is situated on a tennis court and does an especially good job promoting the development of hand eye coordination.
Club VTech lets parents and kids connect online and participate in a family-centered learning community. The included USB V-link device makes it easy to move data from your home computer to your Active Learning System. Web connect features allow for bonus gameplay downloads that keep kids excited about this learning system, and parents have access to educational advice and special promotional offers.
Overall, the whole Vtech experience is designed to promote interaction and healthy lifestyle choices while making learning fun. Our one minor complaint is the fact that the console uses battery power instead of having a wall adapter, which would eliminate the disappointment of batteries dying in the middle of a game. But if you don’t have a convenient outlet, or you want to use the same console on several different TVs, this feature can actually be a bonus.
What’s in the Box
Console, controller, wrist strap, 4 AA batteries, 3 AAA batteries, Smartridge, V-link, and user’s manual.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars a must for any 5 year old
I have a very active 5 year old, who’s motor skills need extra work. This game allows her to use her hand eye cordination and wiggle. She loves to play the games.
The first system I recieved would not turn on, but a replacement was sent and arrived faster than I anticipated and works wonderfully.
This game is a great way to give the early learner the activity and education they need!!!!!!
5 Stars Daughter Loves Her VSmile Motion
First, I must say, I was very apprehensive about buying this console after reading reviews from other sites. I got one at a great bargain price and I couldn’t pass it up. I kept my fingers crossed hoping I wouldn’t be one of the unfortunates. Thankfully, I wasn’t. We’ve had it for about 2 months now and she’s just getting the hang of it (she’s 3). She does get a little frustrated when the car goes the wrong way (most kids are at that age anyway). I only have the game it came with and she loves the racing part. It amazes me to hear her calling out the letters that she needs to find to complete the word. I’ll be getting her more games in the future. Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase and most important, my daughter loves it. Great console and educational content.
4 Stars Good cheap alternative to wii
Since the wii and its games cost more, this is good for an educational alternative for kids. Plus the wii games are so horrible and good for only about a week before they’re so boring you try to exchange them for 4 dollars at gamestop and lose out on 39 bucks. The games for this thing are way cheaper, and educational.
4 Stars Great gaming system for kids!
OK, so not the best graphics but it is not as expensive as the other systems out there and is great for kids. She does get a little frustrated from time to time and I even got stuck on one of the Spiderman games! LOL! She gets a little bored with some but there are so many options on each cartridge. This is a cute system, I would recommend it. Not a bad price either, I did get it as a gold box deal and that was great!
4 Stars The Good Game Console
Great educational learning tool that is also FUN!! My 3 and 4 year olds love it. Having a game console like this makes learning letters, numbers, and words a lot more fun than the flashcards and books.
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