Mom2Twins+One Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 My twins LOVE playing the Vsmile console at preschool, but I'd have to get two controllers with a tv console set up, or two of the pocket versions. Anybody have a clue if they might be a BF sales item somewhere?? Maybe WalMart or TRU?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkkan Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I haven't heard if they will be on sale, but just from personal experience I wouldn't recommend them. They are eduacational and really fun but both our Vsmile and Vsmile pocket quit working after only a few months. The boys were not rough with it, either. First the sound went completely out, then it stopped showing a picture. Unfortuneately, the warranty on them is really crappy as well, so we couldn't get a replacement. I have heard great things about the Leapster Max, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublehsmom Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thats good to know I was going to get my son one for christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk0914 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 That's too bad. I'd be curious to hear if anyone else has had a similar experience or if you just unfortunately got a lemon. We were thinking of this last year- my five year old wants a video game and we don't have any yet and thought this might be a good way to start. We too were hoping for a good BF sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlodoj Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 My son--he's almost 4 has had his for almost 2 years and we have never had a problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2shopnc Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 My DD is 5 and has had her Vtech for 2 years and we haven't had a problem with it, we did have to buy extra joystick for DS-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeansMommy Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 My son has had his for 2 years and still absolutely loves it. We've never had a problem with it, and my daughter has started trying to play with it now (she's 2-1/2). We just got him the handheld version so that he can play on long driving trips or hanging out in his room. It is the BEST gift he has ever received. I highly recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indymom46060 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I'm so glad to see someone else posted this! I am interested in the V.smile, too. DD got the InteracTV system last year-biggest disappointment ever! Never really worked right from the get-go and the company even sent an entire replacement unit- just another crappy unit. Glad to hear that the majority hasn't had problems with the V.smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesgirl Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 My DD6 got one for christmas last yr from her father and then after having to unhook it for her to take to his house i went and bought her one and we have had NO trouble with it. I only wish i had waited another month to buy hers so i could have got it in pink.. I have 2 controllers and i also bought the power cord for it with no troubles with any of the equipment. TRU and Target usually have decent sales on the games.. last month TRU had them buy 2 get 1 free. To my knowledge her vsmile that is at her dads house works just fine too... My DS who is 10 also loves to play the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitt Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 We had the interact TV also and it was a huge disappointment to us too, same as other user posted. We have the hand held leapster for on the go (got it before the Lmax and Vsmile came out a few years ago) but chose to go with the Vsmile for a plug and play type game. My kids love it. I've had it almost a year and it still works well. There was 1 game that quit working but I was able to exchange it. The machine has worked fine. Watch online. I got it last year on wal-mart.com online exclusive deal that I believe was posted here in the forums. You got 2 controllers and the adapters plus and extra game. I don't remember the price but was a really good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccabefamily29 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 My son had the vsmile console and the vsmile pocket and loved it, played it all the time with no problems. He recently got the leapster and hasn't played with it but maybe twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogiyb Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 My son got one for his birthday and we haven't had any problems with it six months later. If you are near a Sam's club, you can save $15. They have the console with the Alphabet City game and an extra controller for $49. That's the price everyone else is selling it for except it wouldn't include the extra controller which is $15 alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddynAllysMom02 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 We bought ours last Christmas, it was at Sams with two controllers, Alphabet Park and Scooby Doo games. I think my mom paid 69.99 for it........ Its been great, the kids love it. We have never had any problems yet. I was looking at the handheld ones this year since you can use the same games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickied527 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 We bought ours last Christmas, it was at Sams with two controllers, Alphabet Park and Scooby Doo games. I think my mom paid 69.99 for it........ Its been great, the kids love it. We have never had any problems yet. I was looking at the handheld ones this year since you can use the same games.*WOOT*WOOT* thats an awesome price! I just bought my 5 yr old son his for Christmas. I got 7 games and two controllers for $102.00 on Ebay:gdlurker: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leasey Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 We bought my nephew Vsmile for xmas last year and he loves it. Hasn't had any probs. I am going to buy it for my three yr old this year. I saw it at BJ's Wholesale for 49 or 59 (cant remember I looked at so many), with the alphabet game and two controllers. It was the same price at Costco but had the alphabet game, one controller and a holder for the games. I am going there tomorrow if anyone wants the exact price I can post it. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abentley Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Radio shack has it on sale for $39.99, games on sale for $14.99!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdcharm Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 My V-smile pocket crapped out a few months after we got it as well......warranty is crappy on it, too. I am checking out the Leapster for this year......You could probably find a deal on ebay for one of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lori14 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 My SIL bought it for my son (age 5) for Christmas this year already. Is this a good price on the games or should I wait? I want to get the best possible deal. Is $14.99 a normal sale price? Thanks, Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abentley Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I really don't know if it is a "really good sale price", but the reg. price was 19.99. I was keeping my eye out for a friend who wanted one..and she went to the store immediatley. Sorry I can't be more help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leasey Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Just got back from BJ's. They have Vsmile with the alphabet game, two controllers, and the adapter for 59.00. Also went to Sams and they did not have them at all. Checking Costcos later today:) I did not realize that the adapter does not always come with it until I read the reviews on Amazon. Thats crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer0530 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 My DS got one for christmas the first year they came out so what 3 years ago I think. His just stopped working one day over the summer. We plan to take it to a local repair shop that is cheap. Hopefully they can fix it, I would hate for all those games to go to waste. Check Meijer for the games, the couple Meijer stores around here are all the time putting the games on sale for like $9 a piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkkan Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 My DS got one for christmas the first year they came out so what 3 years ago I think. His just stopped working one day over the summer. We plan to take it to a local repair shop that is cheap. Hopefully they can fix it, I would hate for all those games to go to waste. Is it a TV repair shop? I hate to just throw ours away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer0530 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Is it a TV repair shop? I hate to just throw ours away.No not really. They repair video game systems, video games, DVD's, CD's plus they are a trading post/or buy really cheap for video games and dvd's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne515 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I am looking at these as well for Christmas. Does the pocket version hook to the tv too? Or will I need the pocket version for play on the go and the console version for playing on the tv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMyselfI Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I got my son a vsmile year before last for christmas. Doesn't work anymore It quit working after a few months as well. So we bought him the vsmile pocket about 6 months ago. He doesn't use it that often because it goes out easily and has to be reset to get it to work again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leasey Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I read all the reveiws on amazon and it looks the Vsmile pocket stops working quite often. But the LMAX got good reviews. Both for the TV got about the same reviews. It seems like the Vtech has more games though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyshopper Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 My DD has had the Pocket and the console for 2 years now and we have NEVER had a problem with either one of them.....I would highly recommend them. It is a real possibility that you could see them on sale on BF, since VTech has brought out a new console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelleharbert Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I haven't heard if they will be on sale, but just from personal experience I wouldn't recommend them. They are eduacational and really fun but both our Vsmile and Vsmile pocket quit working after only a few months. The boys were not rough with it, either. First the sound went completely out, then it stopped showing a picture. Unfortuneately, the warranty on them is really crappy as well, so we couldn't get a replacement. I have heard great things about the Leapster Max, though.My son received his last year at Christmas and plays with it constantly. We've never had a problem with it, either. In fact, I'm hoping to find one for my daughter (2 1/2) this year for Christmas. I'd rather my 4-year-old play with this than a GameBoy Advance which I've seen other 4-year-olds playing. The only thing I would say about the V-Smile Pocket is that the batteries go out on it pretty quickly, it seems. Of course, maybe that's because he plays with it 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paigenms Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 does anyone know what the refund policy at radio shack? i am thinking about purchase it from radio shack for my son. also is it in a ad or apromotional???? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean051901 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 My SIL bought it for my son (age 5) for Christmas this year already. Is this a good price on the games or should I wait? I want to get the best possible deal. Is $14.99 a normal sale price? Thanks, LoriTRU just had a sale on the games B2G1F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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