This system is very limited in what it can do. My 5 year old doesn't seem interested. He played it the first day we got it then went back to his V-Smile. My 3 year olds however, love the thing. The only down side I have found so far is that the buttons on the side of the controller will fast-forward and rewind. My boys haven't quite grasped this concept which has made for quite a bit of whining.
Tools for this page
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 2, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Kids can now interact with television characters!
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
The good stuff
-
Educational value:
What to watch out for
-
Violence & scariness:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
What Parents Need to Know
This review of InteracTV was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that this is a way to make watching TV more interactive. But the format is somewhat limited.
Families Can Talk About
Talk to your kids about the media in their life. We have more tools and tips that can help
- Families can talk about playing with characters on TV. What other characters would you want to interact with?
More on InteracTV
What’s the Story?
If your kids enjoying watching DVDs of Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street, and SpongeBob SquarePants, here is a way to make that passive experience into an interactive one. INTERACTV works with your DVD player and television. It comes with its own DVD and a special 10x7-inch controller into which you slip a special card. When you sync your DVD player to the InteracTV controller (by entering a provided code), kids can watch footage on the DVD from Dora the Explorer, Elmo's World, and SpongeBob SquarePants.
During the show, kids will be asked to answer questions by pressing on one of nine touch points on the controller card. The cards have recognizable shapes that correspond to what is shown on the screen. Kids will be asked to answer over 100 questions which randomize so the play experience is different every time. If children answer incorrectly, they get help from the DVD characters.
CloseIs It Any Good?
Because of the format of having nine touch points on a card, the interactivity is somewhat limited. Kids answer questions by matching the shapes on the card to what they see on the screen. Nonetheless, this is better than sitting passively watching television.
Add-on DVD titles are available showcasing Blue's Clues, Barney, Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Each DVD is $15.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 12/20/2004, price $40, not online enabled
ESRB rating: NR
ESRB rating: NR
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Great toy for the younger kids
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
More junk from CHINA
Concept is great if it worked, but what do you expect from CHINA. Ever try the help line, it's like pulling teeth with tweezers. One good thing is that there is no lead in the paint (I Think).
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Do you play it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
