Last Updated: July 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Original BB 8 by Sphero No Droid Trainer
Last Updated: July 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
994
Old Reviews
622
Unverified
93
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1181.1 meters
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Review Analysis - 279 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
For Kids
65kids, toy, year old, grandson, fun
+95%
-5%
" ... With that said, super fun and interactive toy. ... "
" ... A great toy to play around with cats or kids, but not dogs because they will definitely eat it. ... "
" ... My son liked it. ... "
" ... I loved it and so my kids too. ... "
" ... Son loves it ... "
" ... With that said, super fun and interactive toy. ... "
" ... It was a Christmas gift for our 6 year old son. ... "
" ... My son likes it very much. ... "
For Fun
38toy, fun to play, bb8, interactive, lot of fun
+97%
-3%
" ... It is great fun if you have a lot of time to use it. ... "
" ... Fun and easy to use ... "
" ... the bb8 is a cool, fun product. ... "
" ... Fun, little BB8. ... Took a while to get it started initially, but very fun. ... "
" ... With that said, super fun and interactive toy. ... "
" ... Fun to watch the dogs chase it. ... "
" ... a fun gift ... "
" ... Still a Classic and so much fun to play with! ... "
As Gift
25christmas, present, son, loved, loves
+100%
" ... Gift for grandson. ... "
" ... Bought it for a gift for my son, of course he his a big Star Wars fan and he loved it! ... "
" ... My Son really enjoy his present. ... "
" ... However our Nephew loves it and it was a big success at Christmas ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my 7 year old son and he loves it! ... "
" ... I got it as a gift for my nephew for his Birthday he loved . ... "
" ... This was Christmas present he wanted because they used them at school. ... "
" ... I got this for my son for Christmas and he enjoyed it. ... "
Apps
17bb 8, sphero, robot, r2d2, makes
+53%
-47%
" ... This is a fun remote or phone app controlled robot. ... "
" ... Later on, as the kids growing, the Sphero education app can teach them how to code in a more interactive way. ... "
" ... The app is simple enough that my 2 year old can use it with no problems ... "
" ... Our Grandsons just love this little guy and using a phone app with it is very entertaining! ... Much more function with Android App! ... "
" ... I had an R2D2 using the same Star Wars app, and I really liked it ( I'm a little boy, just over 65 ). ... The App is fun. ... Though BB-8 doesn't have a sound function like the R2D2, the app & your phone makes it possible. ... "
" ... Easy to download app. ... "
" ... Operates great with the app too! ... "
" ... He is controlled via an app for your cell. ... "
Marketplace
14exactly, works, amazon, video, buy
+86%
-14%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Just received the BB-8 a week ago. ... "
" ... 01001000 01101111 01110111 00100000 01100011 01100001 01101110 00100000 01111001 01101111 01110101 00100000 01100111 01101111 00100000 01010111 01110010 01101111 01101110 01100111 00111111 ... "
" ... seller was great. ... "
" ... High quality, fast delivery, very satisfied and will be shopping Amazon again ! ... "
" ... I am extremely pleased with this purchase and would gladly buy from this seller again. ... "
Software Platform
13bb 8, sphero, droid, download, smarter
+54%
-46%
" ... Later on, as the kids growing, the Sphero education app can teach them how to code in a more interactive way. ... "
" ... The app is simple enough that my 2 year old can use it with no problems ... "
" ... Much more function with Android App! ... "
" ... Easy to download app. ... "
" ... Seriously Google get on it, this is ridiculous! ... "
" ... Operates great with the app too! ... "
Product Reliability
11later, ago, year, working, months
+45%
-55%
" ... Does not seem to work right at all. ... "
" ... We’ve been trying to troubleshoot this for months and still can’t get more and a few minutes from it vs. the hour claimed. ... "
" ... its not functioning well ... "
" ... its not functioning well ... "
" ... Pretty expensive for a couple of weeks use. ... "
" ... Pretty expensive for a couple of weeks use. ... "
Delivery
11arrived, time, product, package, came
+91%
-9%
" ... This product came on time and it prestine condition. ... "
" ... Receive in good condition ... "
" ... Arrived on time ... "
" ... It came as expected on time . ... "
" ... Amazon delivered it immediately. ... "
" ... Product arrived as described. ... "
" ... It's item arrived as described and intact. ... "
" ... She processed the replacement part and I got it within 7 days. ... "
Ease of Use
9easy, easy to set, carpet, app, 8
+89%
-11%
" ... It is really quite easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... Easy to download app. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and runs well on carpet. ... "
" ... Easy to use - an 8-year-old had no problems playing with it ... "
" ... Really awesome toy, easy to use with the app on the iPhone and pretty durable. ... "
" ... Works great, not a problem, once you learn how control BB-8 which was very easy and fun, such a blast and very entertaining, my son gave it a 10 out 10 stars, Thank you very pleased with the purchase. ... "
" ... Easy setup, not even in english, just a simple drawing . ... "
" ... It is easy for my 9 year old to figure out herself ... "
Device Compatibility
8app, sphero, ipad, controlled, cell
+50%
-50%
" ... We bought this for a while but didn't play with it much, now it cannot even connect to the phone app. ... "
" ... Doesn't connect - only worked once - then did nothing. ... "
" ... Could never get it connected to any devices I owned. ... "
" ... Could never get it connected to any devices I owned. ... "
Comfort
8falls, novelty, bumps, use, bb8
+25%
-75%
" ... Head kept falling off. ... "
" ... Grandson lost interest due to head falling off every few seconds. ... "
Features
7mode, patrol, sounds, patrol mode, many
+86%
-14%
" ... I know there are more features with it. ... "
" ... I was impressed by its interactive features. ... "
" ... It is durable, with many functions. ... "
" ... We even let it run on the auto pilot mode and it just roams the house. ... "
" ... His sounds are adorable and it's so fun to play with all of the features. ... "
Price
6worth, waste of money, worth the price, toy, point
+50%
-50%
" ... Biggest waste of money EVER!! ... "
" ... Biggest waste of money EVER!! ... "
Size
6small, expected, cute, weight, smaller than expected
+100%
" ... Kinda small, but that's ok. Well designed. ... "
" ... It sits on my desk. ... "
" ... A bit smaller than I expected but IMHO actually better that way, can go around even a small apt better than if it were bigger. ... "
" ... If not, it is just a highly priced paper weight . ... "
" ... Super cute, just smaller than expected! ... "
" ... Super cute, just smaller than expected! ... "
Design
6toy, super, smaller, looks, little robot
+100%
" ... Good news is that it looks cool sitting there. ... "
" ... This is a pretty cool toy. ... "
" ... Super cute and fund to use! ... "
" ... Very cool collectors piece ... "
" ... adorable, works great ... "
Charging
6base, went, usb, hours, charge
+83%
-17%
" ... He’s enjoyed it but it mostly sits in its charging station in our kitchen. ... "
" ... The wireless charging is good. ... "
" ... You can have your mobile device make BB-8 sounds automatically (or even roar like a Lion) whenever BB-8 starts charging. ... "
" ... The base for charging went bad, I called the customer service of Sphero and the representative was very helpful. ... "
" ... The base for charging went bad, I called the customer service of Sphero and the representative was very helpful. ... "
Sound Quality
5app, adorable, sounds, noise, robot
+60%
-40%
" ... Though BB-8 doesn't have a sound function like the R2D2, the app & your phone makes it possible. ... "
" ... His sounds are adorable and it's so fun to play with all of the features. ... "
" ... His sounds are adorable and it's so fun to play with all of the features. ... "
Product As Described
5works, video, advertised
+80%
-20%
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Fit
5falls, bumps, bb8
-100%
" ... Head kept falling off. ... "
Defective Delivery
4time, product, package, opened, new
+50%
-50%
" ... If the seals are broken then someone opened the package so it is no longer new. ... "
" ... If the seals are broken then someone opened the package so it is no longer new. ... "
Battery Life
4hours, hold a charge, battery
-100%
" ... I put it on the charger, it does it’s little dance, hours later we come to play with it and it’s signalling low battery. ... "
" ... Does not hold a charge and now useless. ... "
" ... very disappointing, poor control and short battery life ... "
" ... very disappointing, poor control and short battery life ... "
Setup
3easy, charging, base
+100%
" ... Easy setup, not even in english, just a simple drawing . ... "
" ... The base for charging went bad, I called the customer service of Sphero and the representative was very helpful. ... "
Gaming
3+100%
" ... Everyone loves playing with BB-8. ... "
" ... Super great gift for all ages, I am 29 and didn't want to give up the controller. ... "
" ... Broke very Easy , during game. ... "
Capacity
3floor, around, space, small, room
+100%
" ... Hopefully my new place will be full of tile and I can let him roam around wherever he wants. ... "
" ... it's in our family room right now. ... "
" ... 5 year old took a couple of day to be able to steer it around on the kitchen tile floor. ... "
Video Playback
3video, movie
+67%
-33%
" ... Sitting and watching the movie with him is such a hoot! ... "
" ... Sitting and watching the movie with him is such a hoot! ... "
Returns
3contacted
+33%
-67%
" ... Sphero Company won’t send replacement. ... "
" ... They have still not contacted me . ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1181.1 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes