i love v smile learning game system . this is totally educational. my kids love to play this. i bought them all this game's cartridges to them. appropriate for age 3- 9.
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Gaming system is too hard for preschoolers.
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This review of VSmile TV Learning System was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that gameplay in this system is too difficult for the preschool crowd. Kid testers younger than 5 quickly lost interest because they didn't have the hand-eye coordination and patience required to make characters jump at just the right time to land on moving platforms.
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What’s the Story?
Hoping to appeal to preschoolers as young as 3, VMSILE TV LEARNING SYSTEM touts learning through video game and showcases a controller with outsize buttons and an over-large joystick. Kids play through side-scrolling games that require them to walk, crawl, jump, and dodge as Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, Scooby-Doo, and even Spider-Man. The system comes with "Alphabet Park Adventure" software; the adventure part of the software offers some educational aspects, but they are clearly secondary to the gaming aspects. A separate section called Learning Zone offers stronger educational content.
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Is It Any Good?
The gameplay is too difficult for the preschool crowd. Kid-testers younger than 5 quickly lost interest because they didn't have the hand-eye coordination and patience required to make characters jump at just the right time to land on moving platforms. The system provides a two-player option, but VTech missed the boat here too, because instead of having them play at the same time, it makes each child wait to take a turn.
With the current software, this system isn't a good fit for preschoolers, but can be fun for 5- to 7-year-olds looking to play video games. You might want to consider it if you have a child who is between 5 and 7 years old and he/she has older siblings who are gaming -- this is a way to help the younger sibling fit in. However, if your objective is to provide quality learning in a gaming format, choose Leapster instead.
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Released on 12/03/2004, price $59.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: NR
ESRB rating: NR
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
perfect for age 3-9
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
It was love at 1st sight, then it faded
My son loved it. It was great. I'm not sure what happened but we had to replace it. With this 2nd one we cant get it to work half the time. We use our monitors adptor, & batteries
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
Too difficult for those with poor learning skills
our kids received this game system for a birthday gift and have used it 3X's. They did not understand how to work the system (since we do not have game systems in our home). They tried to play it recently, but the system no longer works. I put new batteries and then bought an adapter...no luck.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Has worked great for my little learning
My son is very shy about learning his letters, numbers and shapes. If you just ask him to say them he gets very upset. But the Vtech has really enhanced his learning of these items. He got this when he was 3. He loves it. Has 3 games for it now and I feel like I've finally found a way to work with him on learning without him feeling put on the spot. It is engaging for him
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| 100% | of parents say kids find it easy to play |
| 100% | of parents feel the site is safe |
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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