Customers are delighted by the Star Wars BB-8™ App-Enabled Droid's ease of use, fun factor, and impressive movement, especially when controlled via the app. However, some customers have expressed concerns about its performance on carpets, its price point, and the fragility of its antenna.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
This is the Droid you're looking for
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Great little droid with good controls and some personality! Much better than the cheaper versions from other companies. Very solid feel and construction - still great how the head stays on and upright while it's moving. The cat definitely likes chasing it around. Also neat how it can interact with movies and do holograms on your iphone. The controls on iphone work very well and was pretty easy to sync/setup. The Force is Strong with this One.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Christmas Gift
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This was a Christmas gift I was unsure about but the recipient loved it. As far as the functionality of the BB-8 itself, it is really cool. The app allows you to freely move the “droid” in any direction and allows for multiple sounds depending on a variety of situations. I did not get a chance to see the projection quality but the fact it has that feature is awesome. Even if you aren’t a gigantic Star Wars buff but want a cool remote toy and don’t mind the higher price point, one of these would be a very cool solution.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
it's pretty cool
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Looks awesome and moves fairly well, just thought there was more to It that what it is for the price tbh
I would recommend this to a friend
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Carpet performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very awesome and very interactive
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After charging the BB 8 and hooking it to my smart phone I was very impressed on how interactive this toy was and just downright cute . A little sluggish on carpeting but not bad and it proved that it can run into walls and different things like that and no damage to the body which was great . I would recommend this to other people and mostly to Star Wars fans as it is a great collectible
I would recommend this to a friend
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Carpet performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun toy for kids and Star Wars fans
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Pretty fun toy for anyone that is a fan of Star Wars. Being able to control it with a mobile device is part of the fun factor and look forward to future updates. It does have a hard time on thicker carpet.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great interactive toy.
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The motions and functions of the BB-8 are very realistic. It does take a bit of practice to master the motions but not an excessive amount of time. Once mastered, it is great fun to run BB-8 all over the house. Recommend this for all of the Star Wars fans, young and old.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Controls
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great toy for the family
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We bought the BB-8 early in the Christmas shopping season, the wait to open it was well worth it. My daughter and the family loves the BB-8. It is an entertaining remote controlled toy essentially that you can use with all of the Sphero capabilities.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun entertainment
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My son loves to play with BB8 it's great for rainy days it's gives him something to do and talk about to his friends. It works well and the directions walk you through everything
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable rc
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I bought this for my son after seeing the movie. He loved it. It's easy to control. He uses the app on his tablet. It has a patrol mode that roams arouund the house by itself!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
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Carpet performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Really fun, if used on the right surface
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Lets get this out of the way, this thing will not work great on carpet. We don't have the most plush carpet, and it easily gets bogged down in spots. So do yourself a favor and only play with it on really low carpet or just on hard surfaces like wood or tile. Other than that, it is super fun. It was a breeze to setup, and the app makes it really entertaining.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Christmas present to my 13 year old
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Little pricey, I paid $149, I missed the bundle price with wrist remote for $99... awesome! Cool little gadget! Perfect Star Wars goft!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Movement
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BB-8
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Could this be the next amazing cat toy??? Love BB-8, but love to see my cat watching him move across the floor even better.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fun
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
so much fun
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So much fun for all the family. BB8 has a learning curve but once you get the hang of it, its the best
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fun
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Terrific
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The best Christmas gift ever. Endless fun, easy user interface, terrific robot for a Star Wars fan
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fun
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it
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So cute and fun to play with. My son adores this toy and can’t wait to get more so that can interact.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Cute but overpriced
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Lovely toy for kids. But it is expensive... a little bit overpriced
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Carpet performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great for a beginner
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good on solid floors not so well on carpet overall a great product
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great fun
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Getting the wrist controller was an added bonus. Great fun.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Movement
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
So cute...
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It is very cute to move and running so my son love this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fun
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gift for my 10 yr old nephew
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Just a fun gift, especially after seeing the movie.