Vtech - V.Motion Active Learning System Products and Promotions

4 stars = Durability 5 stars = Fun 5 stars = Educational 4 stars = Overall

Reviewer:  MomToWeeThree "Alyssa C"  See all my reviews

First off, this is completely 100% compatible with the Vsmile games. You can even use the Vsmile corded accessories (mat, art center and controllers) - with this system, basically it is a wireless version - the only difference with the MOTION games versus the Vsmile games is the Motion controller with the Motion games can use the Wii-like motion sensitive controls, when using the Vsmile games with this Motion controller, the kids just use the joystick and buttons instead of motion. The Motion games are also playable on the Vsmile Pocket portable players as well.

The games are somewhat simple compared to Nintendo quality but a far improvement from the Atari generation. Educational but VERY fun and the popular characters are a huge hit. I have 4yr old twin boys and a 5yr old girl and they all have enjoyed the Vsmile system for 2yrs now. Granted we have experienced cord shortage problems with the wall adapter, but otherwise NO problems. Durable - kid tough - and lots of fun.

1 stars = Durability 3 stars = Fun 3 stars = Educational 1 stars = Overall

Reviewer:  Sad Mom  See all my reviews

We bought this and the pockets. We had to buy 2 becouse we have twins. They both broke within 6 months. Don't even get me started on all the games. Waist of money.

4 stars = Durability 3 stars = Fun 2 stars = Educational 4 stars = Overall

Reviewer:  Dallas K "dking28"  (pensacola, fl)  See all my reviews

My 3 1/2 year old daughter was interested in the toy. She laughed a lot. She preferred to use the motion control vs. the joystick.
She played 3 games, the race car game, the bouncy ball game and the bobsled game.
What she loved most was catching the stars, she did best at catching the stars in the race car game. It seemed that her favorite game was the bouncy ball game. Each time a new ball appeared on the screen she would say what color it was and then move the controller in the correct direction. Her reaction was a little off, but she did really good. The bobsled game did not seem to interest her.

The game was easy to set up, I expected it to come with the 9volt power source, but did not, I eventually figured out this is what the double A batteries were for. There is a plug for a power source, just didn't come with one.
But setup is easy, just plugs into the tv and turn on. It was easy for me to navitagate through the screens and pick a game, but for my 3 1/2 year old, not so much. I'm sure with time she'll be a pro at finding which game she would like to play.

I think this is a great easy, no hassle video game for little ones. I look forward to trying other games/modules. I'm sure with time my daughter will get better at maneuvring around. It really seems like this will also fine tine her motor skills and reaction time.

5 stars = Durability 3 stars = Fun 3 stars = Educational 3 stars = Overall

Reviewer:  K. Khoshabe  See all my reviews

The games that came with the system are very simple. My 5 year old played for a while, but soon lost interest because the games became boring and unchallenging quickly. (She would play Nintendo Wii for hours if allowed.) My 33 month old however should get lots of use from these games. The graphics were a little uninteresting to her. I also purchased the Wonder Pets game. This was a little more entertaining for her. When she is a little older and able to play without my help, she probably will really like playing games with her big sister.

Overall I like the idea of the system, particularly the ruggedness so small kids can use the system without breaking it and the wireless motion control option. I hope other games that we purchase are more entertaining and engaging. So far, the actual games fail to keep us interested in playing.