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Sphero AFB01USA Star Wars Force Band by
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
487
Unverified
16
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984.25 meters
SIZE
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BLUETOOTH
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 496 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
For Kids
177kids, grandson, year old, christmas, bb 8
+98%
-2%
" ... My son loved it ... "
" ... Easy to use, son loved it ... "
" ... my son like it ... "
" ... My grandson loves it . ... "
" ... My son loved his Christmas present place with it almost everyday ... "
" ... I'm an adult, and my inner kid loves it. ... Truly a good buy for any Star Wars fan -- kid or adult. ... "
" ... Lots of fun for adults too ... "
" ... Lots of fun for adults too ... "
As Gift
90christmas, loved, son, grandson, year old
+100%
" ... My son loved it ... "
" ... Gift for hubby and he loves it ... "
" ... My wife loved receiving this little guy for Christmas. ... "
" ... My son loved his Christmas present place with it almost everyday ... "
" ... This was a great gift! ... "
" ... My nephew loved it ... "
" ... Bought it for a gift for my son, of course he his a big Star Wars fan and he loved it! ... "
" ... Bought it for a gift for my son, of course he his a big Star Wars fan and he loved it! ... "
For Fun
70toy, fun to play, lot of fun, little toy, bb8
+97%
-3%
" ... Any who, he's lots of fun and has lots of personality. ... "
" ... Good choice for having some fun! ... "
" ... fun to use, but a little difficult to learn ... "
" ... Lots of fun for adults too ... "
" ... Lots of fun for adults too ... "
" ... Fun, little BB8. ... Took a while to get it started initially, but very fun. ... "
" ... It is great fun if you have a lot of time to use it. ... "
" ... With that said, super fun and interactive toy. ... "
Band
37band, bb8, head, bb 8, wrist band
+73%
-27%
" ... I love my forse band makes me feel I like I am in a Star Wars movie with bb8 ... "
" ... It took a little while to download the app and update everything (including the force band), but once everything was updated and ready to go, my husband had a blast! ... But it is well-controlled with the force band. ... "
" ... It took a little while to download the app and update everything (including the force band), but once everything was updated and ready to go, my husband had a blast! ... But it is well-controlled with the force band. ... "
" ... This band is everything it says it is. ... "
" ... Though I have much more to enjoy and experience with bb8 and the force band, it makes me want to collect all the StarWars sphero droids. ... "
" ... Though I have much more to enjoy and experience with bb8 and the force band, it makes me want to collect all the StarWars sphero droids. ... "
" ... Works great and the force band is a lot of fun ... "
" ... The band is kind of like the finding Pokemon game. ... "
Ease of Use
31learn, control, works great, learn to use, fun
+87%
-13%
" ... much more intuitive than using your phone. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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 . ... "
" ... Easy setup, not even in english, just a simple drawing . ... "
" ... Any age can learn to use this. ... "
" ... Yes, it is cool to be able to control BB-8 by using the force, but there is a bit of a learning curve to it. ... "
" ... Great toy, intuitive and easy to use. ... "
Apps
28download, force, updates, bb8, bb 8
+89%
-11%
" ... He is controlled via an app for your cell. ... "
" ... It took a little while to download the app and update everything (including the force band), but once everything was updated and ready to go, my husband had a blast! ... "
" ... It took a little while to download the app and update everything (including the force band), but once everything was updated and ready to go, my husband had a blast! ... "
" ... So fun, super cute and my 5 year old has no trouble navigating the app ... "
" ... Much better than continuing to use the phone app. ... Just as an FYI you do need to use a phone/tablet/other device to get it set up and for various other little tweaks. ... "
" ... After driving it around the house for several hours she downloaded one the STEM apps for reprogramming the robot. ... "
" ... After driving it around the house for several hours she downloaded one the STEM apps for reprogramming the robot. ... "
" ... Very very easy to use from the app. ... "
Device Compatibility
26droid, sphero, bb 8, wls40, wanda
+81%
-19%
" ... He is controlled via an app for your cell. ... "
" ... Even though it's lightweight, it works much better than expected, with a good strong connection to your droid and actually seeming to have a sense of which way you're facing and what you're doing. ... "
" ... much more intuitive than using your phone. ... "
" ... They will once powered up and paired properly. ... "
" ... They will once powered up and paired properly. ... "
" ... It connects to the BB-8 almost instantly and has a decent range as well. ... "
" ... I adore this little droid. ... at least with having to wait to annoy people with the actual droid. ... "
" ... She had seen a ball that was controlled by a tablet at school and thought it was the coolest thing. ... "
Price
25money, worth, worth the money, worth every penny, worthy
+84%
-16%
" ... For all money!))) ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Great fun for the money. ... "
" ... Great fun for the money. ... "
" ... That’s not a problem with or assessment of thIs product, but worth noting. ... "
" ... That’s not a problem with or assessment of thIs product, but worth noting. ... "
" ... Although I find this excellent to have an interacting spherical robot at my home, I'm still questioning whether it's worth the price or not. ... To me it seems worthy of maybe half the price? ... "
Comfort
25wrist controller, bb8, bb 8, wrist band, falls
+44%
-56%
" ... upper BB head is very easy to fall off the body, any major bump will knock it off. ... "
" ... upper BB head is very easy to fall off the body, any major bump will knock it off. ... "
" ... The head part falls off too easily. ... "
" ... The head part falls off too easily. ... "
" ... the wrist controller doesn't work too good with the BB-8. ... "
" ... the wrist controller doesn't work too good with the BB-8. ... "
" ... The only issue is the head goes flying off whenever it runs into anything ... "
" ... The only issue is the head goes flying off whenever it runs into anything ... "
Design
21cute, personality, cute little, adorable, star wars
+95%
-5%
" ... Any who, he's lots of fun and has lots of personality. ... "
" ... ), but it makes you feel the joy that is Star Wars a little bit more. ... "
" ... It looks great. ... "
" ... It looks great. ... "
" ... I like this product and think it’s a cool idea. ... "
" ... I like this product and think it’s a cool idea. ... "
" ... Very cool collectors piece ... "
" ... adorable, works great ... "
Cleaning
17roll, hardwood floors, hardwood, hard surfaces, floors
+71%
-29%
" ... And yes it works on carpets ... "
" ... And yes it works on carpets ... "
" ... Excellent product, does NOT roll on carpet. ... "
" ... Excellent product, does NOT roll on carpet. ... "
" ... the super slick ball slides a bit much on hard surfaces (you may enjoy the drifting mechanic of this) ... "
" ... It doesnt do great on carpet which is kind of a bummer because most of our house is carpet but it still functions pretty well. ... "
" ... It doesnt do great on carpet which is kind of a bummer because most of our house is carpet but it still functions pretty well. ... "
" ... Doesn't do well on carpets, aside from that this little guy works great and it's a great collection piece for fans. ... "
Software Platform
16updates, download, sphero, grow, bb 8
+69%
-31%
" ... It took a little while to download the app and update everything (including the force band), but once everything was updated and ready to go, my husband had a blast! ... "
" ... It took a little while to download the app and update everything (including the force band), but once everything was updated and ready to go, my husband had a blast! ... "
" ... Just as an FYI you do need to use a phone/tablet/other device to get it set up and for various other little tweaks. ... "
" ... According to Sphero, the BB-8 droid will continue to evolve and grow "smarter" with new updates. ... "
" ... According to Sphero, the BB-8 droid will continue to evolve and grow "smarter" with new updates. ... "
" ... Boths apps are beautiful! ... "
" ... Boths apps are beautiful! ... "
" ... App is great and easy to set up! ... "
Controls
15learn, control bb 8, works great, fancy, entertaining
+73%
-27%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... This little armband-controlled thing is awesome. ... "
" ... This little armband-controlled thing is awesome. ... "
" ... Control motions are easy to pick up and remember. ... "
" ... multiple options for control schemes ... "
" ... However, the one thing that I absolutely love about this product is how great it controls. ... Yes, it is cool to be able to control BB-8 by using the force, but there is a bit of a learning curve to it. ... "
" ... Use the Force to control BB8. ... "
Product Reliability
15year old, weeks, unanswered, two weeks, support
+40%
-60%
" ... Stopped working I had to send back ... "
" ... Two additional support requests over the past two weeks have gone unanswered. ... "
" ... Two additional support requests over the past two weeks have gone unanswered. ... "
" ... The product stopped working only after a few times that he used it. ... "
" ... The product stopped working only after a few times that he used it. ... "
" ... There are still flaws. ... "
" ... Tech that is 30 years old is not even included in this thing. ... "
Build Quality
15body, bump, magnetically, pops, falls
+40%
-60%
" ... upper BB head is very easy to fall off the body, any major bump will knock it off. ... "
" ... upper BB head is very easy to fall off the body, any major bump will knock it off. ... "
" ... Hard to put together. ... "
" ... The head part falls off too easily. ... "
" ... The head part falls off too easily. ... "
" ... unfortunately the antennae on the head came off pretty quick when doing hard corners and banging into walks and such. ... The antennae are a weak point that are likely to break off. ... "
Fit
14falls, body, magnetically, head stays, pops
+29%
-71%
" ... Hard to put together. ... "
" ... The head part falls off too easily. ... "
" ... The head part falls off too easily. ... "
Charging
14droid, charged, wall outlet, usb, charging port
+71%
-29%
" ... Excellent wireless charging and confident battery life. ... "
" ... Excellent wireless charging and confident battery life. ... "
" ... He can keep watch from his charging stand, can go on patrols on his own, or follow your every command. ... "
" ... the droid, the wrist band, a charging port, and a USB charger. ... "
" ... Although it does take a long time to charge (6hours) he can play with it all day without the battery dying. ... I would suggest charging it 1st so that the child can have instant fun ... "
" ... Although it does take a long time to charge (6hours) he can play with it all day without the battery dying. ... I would suggest charging it 1st so that the child can have instant fun ... "
" ... Charging the unit is fairly easy. ... "
" ... He immediately opened the package and set it to charge. ... "
Returns
12returning, decided to return, droid, dangerous, bb8
+50%
-50%
" ... Finally, we bought 2 and decided to return the unopened unit but received a terse response that the unit is not returnable because it contains dangerous chemicals and gases. ... They can ship it to me just fine, but it's too dangerous to mail back? ... "
" ... Stopped working I had to send back ... "
" ... I’m returning this product. ... Since it was defective, the return didn’t cost anything. ... "
" ... I’m returning this product. ... Since it was defective, the return didn’t cost anything. ... "
" ... no luck, now its beyond the return time frame and I cant return the item. ... "
" ... no luck, now its beyond the return time frame and I cant return the item. ... "
Delivery
12arrived, returning, droid, bb8, though
+100%
" ... High quality, fast delivery, very satisfied and will be shopping Amazon again ! ... "
" ... Even though it was used, it was in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Once my box arrived it took forever it seemed we love playing with it! ... "
" ... At least this one was packaged better. ... "
" ... Quick delivery and items were just as described. ... "
" ... Thank you to Orbotix, Inc for sending this in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Well received by everyone, now they have to go and get their own! ... "
Video Playback
11youtube videos, sphero, demonstrating, videos, star wars
+82%
-18%
" ... I love how he can watch the movie with you. ... "
" ... I love how he can watch the movie with you. ... "
" ... The capability for holographic videos was super cool too. ... "
" ... Fun after learning how to use on some youtube videos. ... "
" ... Entire family enjoyed watching the movie with BB-8. ... "
" ... Sphero has YouTube videos demonstrating the steps as it is very helpful. ... "
" ... Sphero has YouTube videos demonstrating the steps as it is very helpful. ... "
Features
10feature, added, technology, patrol, neat features
+90%
-10%
" ... multiple options for control schemes ... "
" ... They are sweet to have, but it seems like these features are just there. ... "
" ... That was a great added feature! ... "
" ... That was a great added feature! ... "
" ... It does seem to have a personality and the question feature is ADORABLE! ... "
" ... Such cool technology!! ... "
" ... Many, many capabilities ... "
Battery Life
10hours, battery life, year, would, present
+50%
-50%
" ... I bought this for my daughter for a Christmas present, one year later it would not hold a charge. ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter for a Christmas present, one year later it would not hold a charge. ... "
" ... very disappointing, poor control and short battery life ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 984.25 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
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