Product Description

This is mind-expanding, on-the-go game play! The V-Smile Pocket turns game time into brain time by combining a video game platform with educational content in a portable learning system that goes anywhere or connects directly to the television for gaming at home. A truly unique way to approach learning, V-Smile is popular with both the most reluctant student and the most eager learner. The battery-operated pocket console, specially made for children ages five to eight years old, allows early school-age learners to play a variety of exciting and imaginative games anywhere they want. With popular characters to guide them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities, children won't even realize they're learning essential lessons in language, math and science. Many brain-building V.Smile Smartridges are available (sold separately), including Cars, Shrek, Dora, Scooby, Thomas and more! Requires 4 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 14" x 11".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7485 in Toys & Games
• Brand: VTech
• Model: 80-075300
• Released on: 2007-07-01
• Dimensions: 14.10" h x 11.00" w x 2.90" l, 2.15 pounds

Features

• Handheld learning system combines video games and educational content appropriate for young children
• Works on the go and connects directly to televisions
• Big buttons designed for children's hands
• Includes 1 Smartridge, A/V cable, wrist strap, manual, and 4 "AA" batteries
• Recommended for ages 5 to 8

Amazon.com Product Description
Who says education and fun don't go hand in hand? The portable VTech V.Smile Pocket Learning System combines video games and educational content for brain-building, on-the-go game play or connecting directly to a television at home. Specifically designed for children between ages five and eight, the Pocket V.Smile is a fun way to learn for both enthusiastic and reluctant students.

Built For Kids
The Pocket V.Smile's full-color LCD screen with a 320-by-240 pixel resolution competes with the "big kid" video game systems. A unique alternative to other systems, the V.Smile is built inside and out with young children in mind. The big buttons are made for a child's hands, and the games build skills in spelling, logic, counting, problem solving, phonics, and vocabulary. Kids get so engrossed with the V.Smile that they won't even realize how much they're developing their minds in language, science and math. Because they can carry the handheld device wherever they go, kids can learn and play independently while parents can rest assured they are providing something healthy, age-appropriate, and educational.

At Home Or On-The-Go
With the included A/V cable, the Pocket V.Smile hooks up directly to televisions as well, requiring no additional equipment. Not only does this option keep kids in one place and allow them to learn and play using a larger screen, but it also makes it easier for them to share the in the fun with friends and siblings -- even parents.

More Favorites
The Pocket V.Smile plays all the same "Smartridges" for the original V.Smile system. This learning system comes bundled with one Smartridge called Zayzoo My Alien Classmate, which teaches skills in math, shapes, time concepts, music, directions, English, and more. A wide selection of other wholesome video games are available separately, involving many favorite characters like Scooby Doo, Dora, Thomas, and Shrek. The Pocket V.Smile requires four "AA" heavy duty batteries (included); alkaline batteries are recommended for longer life and optimum performance.

What's in the Box
Pocket V.Smile, one Smartridge, A/V cable, wrist strap, manual, and four "AA" batteries.

A portable learning system that goes anywhere or connects directly to the television for gaming at home.

The battery-operated pocket console plays a variety of imaginative games, including all other V.Smile Smartridges.

From the Manufacturer
Mind-expanding on-the-go game play! The new V.Smile Pocket turns game time into brain time by combining a video game platform and educational content in a portable learning system that goes anywhere or connects directly to the television for gaming at home. A truly unique way to approach learning, V.Smile connects with both the most reluctant student and the most eager learner. The battery-operated pocket console, specially made for children ages 5 to 8 years old, allows early school-age learners to play a variety of exciting and imaginative games anywhere they go. With popular characters to guide them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities, children won't even realize that they're learning essential lessons in language, math and science when they engage in the exciting game play. Many brain-building V.Smile smartridges are available, including Cars, Shrek, Dora, Scooby, Thomas and more!

Customer Reviews

Lots of Fun, scratches easily
This toy has been a life saver for long trips, doctor's office visits, boring trips to the grocery store, but you should know the screen scratches really easily. Also, the cases hold so few games. we have probably 12 or 13 games, all wonderful for teaching, but you can only get two or three in the carrying cases. that being said, my son loves this game, and it beats the heck out of the mindless video games that are the beginning of brain death. cute and educational, just wish the darned thing didn't get scratched so easily.

Buy the Leapster
Beware of the V-Smile Handheld. I have owned two....the first one seemed to have some sort of short right out of the package. The second one seemed to work for a while, but now that it has been a year, it is no longer working at all. Meanwhile we've had the leapster for 4 years and it still works great. The Leapster feels much more sturdy, inserting and removing the discs in the V-Smile seems very iffy.

V.smile pocket
We love this toy, however, this is our second one due to it not always working the way it should. It seems you have to use the "reset" button an awful lot. I think the concept of the game is great and the fact that you can use it in the car or hook it to your t.v. is wonderful. It is a great toy and our children really enjoy using it.