I got a force band with BB8 about a year ago, and it makes controlling him soooo much easier (although it takes some getting used to). Some of R2's charm is from other actions that are only controlled through the app. Using the band with R2 doesn't seem to have the same impact since he's not a ball, but it is fun. My 4 year old can actually control the droids with the band, so that's a plus.

I bought the BB8 months ago and it was fun to use it through the app of my cell phone, but with the force band, it is much more fun than ever. This is the piece that i felt was missing. You still need to install an app at to set it up thw force band and get trained on how to control your BB8, and there are some games like pokemon go, also the force band talk ro you. I can stand on one side of my house and control bb8 to the other side and it never looses conection from the force band. It has great control when you move your hand and it feels even more real when the force band talks to you in the voice of obi wan. This force band also works well with other toys made by sphero.

I bought the bb8 months ago and i was able to control it only using the app of my cell phone, but with the force band, it is much more fun than ever. This is the piece that i felt was missing. You still need to install an app at to set it up thw force band and get trained on how to control your BB8, and there are some games like pokemon go, also the force band talk ro you. I can stand on one side of my house and control bb8 to the other side and it never looses conection from the force band. It has great control when you move your hand and it feels even more real when the force band talks to you in the voice of obi wan. This force band also works well with other toys made by spero.

Do you need this for your BB8 Or R2D2 no. But it is kinda cool. Control your robot with out using a tablet or phone just the band. It dosnt work as well as using a tablet but it works. I just need more practice. Nice add on for a cool toy. Just make sure you get it for the right price.

While the band itself is a little bulky being able to control via your wrist is pretty cool. May also work with other Sphero Star Wars toys so you don't have to get another one.