Vtech - V.Smile TV Learning System | 
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| Brand: VTech
Category: Toy
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $27.99
You Save: $32.00 (53%)
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Rating:  54 reviews
Sales Rank: 1044
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: No
Age: 3 - 7 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.3
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 13 x 16.1
MPN: 061220
Model: 80-075200
UPC: 050803612207
EAN: 0050803612207
ASIN: B000NOZ3XC
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | The console connects directly to your home TV, no additional equipment required | | • | A whole library of your childs favorite characters | | • | The innovative joystick adjusts to accommodate both right-handed and left-handed users and features a writing pad and stylus for writing activities | | • | A second joystick can be connected for two-player game play | | • | Microphone included for sing-along fun |
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Product Description
Turn game time into brain time with the new V.Smile TV Learning System. This learning tool combines TV and video games with learning to create an engaging and educational experience for preschoolers. Simply plug the console into your TV, pop in a Smartridge and let the gaming adventures begin. Your little one will enjoy both modes of play that V.Smile has to offer: adventure mode for a realistic gaming experience and learning fun mode for unique educational games. It includes a joystick that is adaptable for right or left-hand play, as well as the V.Smile console. The joystick is easy to use and features a chunky enter key, so little hands can guide their games with ease. There's even a built-in storage compartment where you can hide up to six V.Smile games. UL listed. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included) or can be run by a 9V adapter (not included). Smartridges sold separately.Limit one per household.
Amazon.com Product Description
Finally, a video game system that parents can feel good about! With children asking for video games at younger and younger ages, the VTech V.Smile TV Learning System is designed to make makes both kids and parents happy, combining entertainment and education with age-appropriate games and activities. Designed especially for kids ages three to eight, this learning system even offers different levels of play, allowing the educational output to grow along with the children. Kid-Friendly Features
With an included A/V adapter, the V.Smile hooks up directly to televisions, requiring no additional equipment. Built for small hands, the innovative joystick controller adjusts to accommodate both right- and left-handed users and features four flashing buttons and an oversized enter button. The joystick even has a stylus and writing pad for writing activities to teach proper letter stroke order. With a spot for a second joystick, kids can invite their friends over for two-player game play. The V.Smile also comes with a microphone for sing-a-long fun. Learning Made Fun
A unique alternative to other systems, the V.Smile is built inside and out with young children in mind. The games build skills in spelling, logic, counting, problem solving, phonics, and vocabulary. Kids have so much fun with the V.Smile that they don't even realize how much they're developing their minds in language, science and math. The games -- called "Smartridges" -- feature popular favorite characters like Scooby Doo, Dora, Thomas, and Shrek. Each Smartridge includes four or five additional learning zone games aimed at improving specific scholastic skills. This system comes bundled with one Smartridge. A wide selection of games are available separately and are organized into three levels of educational play: Early Learners (ages 3-5), Junior Thinkers (ages 4-6) and Master Minds (ages 6-8). With this range of educational output, children can advance to new games as they learn and grow. The Smartridges play in both the V.Smile TV Learning System and the handheld Pocket V.Smile. What's in the Box
V.Smile TV Learning System, one Smartridge, joystick, microphone holder, A/V adaptor, and manual. 
With an included A/V adapter, the V.Smile game system hooks up directly to televisions. | 
Innovative joystick controller adjusts to accommodate both right- and left-handed users. | 
Each Smartridge includes four or five additional learning zone games aimed at improving specific scholastic skills. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 49 more reviews...
 fun when working November 30, 2008
I have bought 2 of these v. smile consoles, and neither are working anymore. The first one quit several months into play, and the second one lasted a little longer at about 6 months. They weren't dropped or anything like that and just died. Considering the cost for each one, I expected them to last much longer and was extremely disappointed when they did not. I gave it 3 stars, because my son loves playing the games. My son still wants to play, but I refuse to continue throwing my money away on something that doesn't last long.
She loves it. . .when it works November 30, 2008
My daughter was 2 1/2 when you received this last year for Christmas. It worked wonderfully for about 25 minutes and quit. So I went out and bought a $10 adapter which it doesn't come with, but should since it eats batteries. I bought the adapter and it still didn't work. I returned the V-Smile and got another one. This one did the same thing, not to mention the hassle at Walmart. Then a couple months later, I exchanged it again and got a 3rd V-Smile. This one FINALLY works. We have the game that comes with it but the Elmo game that was bought for it doesn't work and I just refuse to return something else that goes with this game system.
My daughter Sophie is now 3 1/2 yrs old and was actually playing this game today and loved every minute of it. I am still howevery skeptical of buying another game for it. Apparently i'm not the only one that has had problems considering the other reviews and the comments I heard from other moms on CafeMom's site.
My Recommendation is to get a Leapster instead but if you MUST get this system be prepared that you may get a dud or two.
 Pass this one over November 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
 Constantly Defective November 23, 2008
It doesn't take much research on the web to determine that the V.smiles are systemically defective. It may hit you after months, or days, or in the case of my daughter on the morning of her birthday, hours--suddenly the unit will simply stop responding, won't turn on, or gets fuzzy video. The end result is crying children attempting to be consoled by parents that know they've been ripped off. It's amazing that they can continually put out a product that is this defective without being hit with some sort of class action suit.
 Enjoying, but a warning November 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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