Sep 27 2008
Vtech V-Motion: an educational Wii for younger children
The Vtech – V.Motion Active Learning System
The V.Motion Active Learning System
Features
The console plugs directly into your TV, DVD or VCR and while it can run on AA batteries, you should spend an additional $10 and get a 9-volt Vtech – V.Smile Adapter
The V-Motion game console is also 100 percent compatible with the entire V.Smile Smartridge library. So if you already have a Vtech – V.Smile Pocket Learning System, you have games compatible with the V.Motion Active Learning System
It’s more expensive than most gaming systems for kids as it retails for $69.99 with the games going for around $24.99, online from Amazon as well as retail outlets like Target and Wal-Mart. However, it’s way cheaper than getting a Wii, which is around $250 if you can find one.
The V.Motion Active Learning System
Our review
The console was very easy to set up and the children quickly learned how to change the controls from dual to single play. The console has a storage area for games, is very portable and light (great to take to grandma’s or on trips). It can also take a beating. I accidentally knocked it off the mantle and it came crashing down on to the tile in front of the fireplace. I was surprised that the plastic didn’t shatter. There wasn’t even a scratch in it. (It’s mom proof!)
The game that came with the V.Motion was o.k., but since we had to go to Target to buy the adapter, I decided to treat the kids to another game. I chose V-Motion: Kung Fu Panda
The kids LOVED the Kung Fu Panda game and were very excited to demonstrate it for their dad. I tried it out myself – I’m not much of a gamer – and it was fun trying to figure out how to play. Geez, if I can play it anyone can!
Learning wise, the math and spelling is challenging for Lucie since she’s in kindergarten, but still fun for Nathan who’s a third grader. If you had a younger child, you probably would need to help them a little bit. All the V-Motion Smartridges
We didn’t try the VTech V.Link as my children’s computers are not hooked up to the Internet and I’m too busy on my PC to let them play on it.
Should you buy a Vtech – V.Motion Active Learning System
It depends. If your children already have the Vtech – V.Smile Pocket Learning System, why not upgrade? For younger children, the V.Motion Active Learning System is a good video game console system. Not only will they learn from the games, they will move their bodies while playing. For a lot of kids, this feature will make learning much more exciting and fun.
However, if you have slightly older kids who already have
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3 Responses to “Vtech V-Motion: an educational Wii for younger children”
I just got a call from my five year old who wanted to spend his birthday money on this system. He is an avid Leapster user and my concern was the age levels of the game. Thanks to your evaluation we were able to make the decision to wait for Christmas and get a Wii.
Steve, You may want to reconsider the Leapster for a five-year-old. He still has 3+ years of games to play using that system. Plus it’s portable. He can take it in the car on trips, etc. The Wii is great for family fun since you all play together. And yes, it covers a wide age range. But you cannot take it in the car or play it while waiting at a restaurant or at the dr.’s office.
Here’s another review of the system.
http://www.kidstechreview.com/review-vtech-v-motion-active-learning-system