Reviews for Sphero by Orbotix

I can't say what possessed me to purchase a Sphero but I haven't regretted it for a second. The thing works great with my ipad and the variety of apps (each with their own options for gameplay so there can be multiple games per app like time or memory challenges) makes this a winner.

I've discovered a few uneven sections of my carpet where the Sphero doesn't work quite as well but if I use the "boost" to get up to speed I can plow right through. On the tile in the kitchen it's a champ. I haven't used it in water (can't imagine I will, either) but am glad to hear it's waterproof as the dog seems to enjoy chasing it and she can drool a little. On a related note, this isn’t a cheap, thin plastic ball. Before I handled it, I had this picture in my head of my dog chewing up those plastic Easter eggs but she’s caught it more than a few times and there’s not a mark on it. I wouldn't leave it within reach but I'm not scared of it breaking anymore, either.

The apps and potential for use as controller are what really have me excited, though. I've bought a lot of hardware/software products that just don't deliver in one of those regards. "Great software, poor build quality!" Not here. It feels refined in all regards. And there are more apps coming, apparently (9 are listed on their site as I write this). It doesn’t always strike me as the most accurate controller but I’ve blamed every video game controller I’ve ever used at one time or another so maybe it’s me. Works as described and the inductive charging means it's always good to go if I just remember to put it away. Since I try to keep it away from the dog, that hasn't proven too difficult.

I have been using my sphero for a few months now and have loved owning it. I have had a lot of fun using it and it has been very durable (although it isn't good, it has fallen off a table a few times and has been found under foot once or twice). It is fairly expensive but I definitely recommend buying it.

Pairing to my ipad painless. Driving was very easy to pick up after following instructions and using it a controller for chromo or etch a sketch app is genius!

Best toy ever worth the price.

My kids play non-stop. Awesome for family gatherings when all the kiddos need something to do. Love it.

I love my Spheros. I have two and playing Sphero Tag with them is just about as fun as it gets.

Highlights: Pass Sphero-- Like hot potato with your Sphero. As a grown adult, I had the most fun family game night in years playing Pass Sphero with my parents and friends playing this game. Chromo game on Spin mode-- played on an iPad with headphones = fully immersive gaming experience. Sharky the Beaver-- Still can't get over having multi-million dollar movie technology in my pocket and taking pictures of the animated little guy. Waterproof-- I've had way too much fun driving Sphero in fountains. Learning to program with Sphero-- cool to learn how a robot understands commands.