Vtech V.Smile TV Learning System
by V.Smile
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Toys and Games Reviews of Vtech V.Smile TV Learning System
Customer Review: Pass this one over
Summary: 2 Stars
We have had 2 of these - yes 2. The first one stopped working after a few months after several instances of just shutting down during gameplay (at the time I attributed the shut offs to low battery).
Sine we were about 5 games in on v-smile and did not want to just throw the games away I purchased the new improved version with the adapter plug. This one did not even make it through the day. A huge disappointment! My sons and I were sitting there trying to figure out the new game I bought (yes sucker is written on my forehead) and after two 20 minute plays it stopped working.
If you still want to chance the unit - you should know the graphics are amateur and fuzzy looking but the kids do not seem to mind. Truthfully both my sons enjoyed the games and I like the educational aspect of them - its just too bad the unit doesn't work well.
Customer Review: Enjoying, but a warning
Summary: 5 Stars
Overall, my son (just shy of 4) is very pleased with this product. He has been enjoying it ever since it came out of the box today.
Just a warning to purchasers: As of right now and at the time of my purchase, the product description on Amazon says: "Includes 1 Smartridge, joystick, microphone holder, A/V adaptor, and manual" and "3 C batteries required".
It states clearly on the package that arrived that there is no A/V adapter included and it actually takes 4 AA batteries, not 3 C batteries. Fortunately, I had some AA batteries available here at home. But, I'm still stuck with the package of 12 C batteries I ordered at the same time.
I've been back and forth with Amazon customer service all day about this issue and, hopefully, they will correct the description so other purchasers won't be disappointed.
Customer Review: I would go with a Leapfrog
Summary: 3 Stars
My then 2.5 year old son received this as a gift from grandparents, and it was WAY over his head.(alphabet park adventure) Now he is 3.5 and is beginning to get the hang of it...
Like another reviewer said, the picture quality on a 32-inch flat-screen is TERRIBLE. It really is kind of sad :( It is also hard to hear the directions, sounds are a little garbled.
We got this a year ago, and it didn't even come with an a/c adapter, so we use the batteries. It looks like the product comes with more features now, so that's a plus.
Overall, your child would enjoy this, but I think there is better bang for your buck if you go with Leapfrog products. I am an overall fan of their stuff, whereas VTech products always seems loud, obnoxious, and fairly devoid of educational value...
Customer Review: No DS for us please!
Summary: 5 Stars
My son got V.Smile two Christmas ago and still loves to play it. The graphics are great for young kids. As he gets older, he's now 5 the games can grow with him. This year for christmas were getting him the key board attachment and jammin gym class. He's learned so much since he first got it. The progression amazes me when I see him spelling or reading words that he wasn't able to before. I even think he enjoys the games more as he gets older. What I really like is that the games can be used at an easy or harder levels so as he learns more he can still enjoy it and it's still a challenge.
The Smartridge game cartridges start from age 3 and go up to age 12. He loves the games so I hope it can hold him off for a couple more years until he starts asking for Xbox or DS! So far so good.
Customer Review: Fun game for kids
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this for my nephew that is almost 4 years old. He doesnt get to use it too often, only when he visits...but when he does play with it he seems to enjoy it. He can pretty much use it all on his own with out help but when it comes to what the different buttons do...he needs a little direction. the game we got to go with it...the backyardagins or something like that....it is not the best choice. i think he would enjoy it more if he had a game that had familiar characters on it. but i feel it is a good education gaming system. the microphone on it is annoying. its connected by a short cord. it would be better if it was all wireless. the batteries never last long in the system so i suggest buying a battery charger. its kinda cheesy looking too. but he doesnt seem to care.