Nanovor Nanoscope Digital Collectible Game

by Nanovor

Product Features

• Connect up to 4 Nanoscopes for killer battles with your friends
• Collect over 100 Nanovor Monsters - more are discovered almost every day
• Includes everything you need to play Nanovor offline
• Hi-resolution color screen, nanoscope connector for Head-to-Head play, USB 2.0 for PC connection (Cable included)
• Slot for Solo cartridges (Sold separately) and headphone jack (Headphones sold separately)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1 x 3.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002KMK75E
• Item model number: 100001
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 12 years
• Batteries: 4 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,057 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #66 in Toys & Games > Electronics for Kids > Handheld Games
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Connect, collect, evolve and battle your monsters. Discover Nanovor – tiny silicon monsters that live inside your PC and everywhere, and UNLOCK the offline world of Nanovor with the Nanoscope. Battle with up to 4 Nanoscope devices and connect your Nanoscope to your PC. Battle your friends where ever you are. Play Mini-Games exclusively on the Nanoscope to make you Nanovor more powerful. Share your Nanovor collection between your Nanoscope and PC. Create Teams with combo attacks that your friends can’t beat. Collect Over 100 Nanovor Monsters - more are discovered almost every day. Enhanced DVD plays Nanovor Episodes 1 - 8 in your home DVD Player. Ready to play, Pre-loaded with Nanovor Monsters and Games. PLUS FREE. 10 Dolllar value - 280 Nanocash plus bonus mini-game.

Product Description

Explore the world of the Nanovor Online Battle Game, seething with nanoscopic silicon monsters. This exciting Nanoscope provides a portal into the world of Nanovor, where you can collect more than 100 Nanovor and evolve them into new monsters with more powerful attacks. Battle your friends in person and online, and connect the Nanoscope to your PC for additional exciting features. Prepare your Nanovor for battle and create powerful Nanovor Swarms. The included Battle Base holds up to three Nanoscopes in the midst of battle and serves as a protective carry case for the Nanoscope when not in use.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars kids love it, October 18, 2009

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Sven "Connected Dad" (WA, USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Nanovor Nanoscope Digital Collectible Game (Toy)

Ordered the Nanoscope for my kids that were already playing Nanovor online. They are now playing offline against some neighborhood kids. Watching them huddle over the devices while the battles are going on was fun. It was easy to connect to the computer - easier than my ipod ;) graphics are great. Training games keep them busy when they are alone. Battery life is solid. Biggest issue is that i need another one.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nanovor isn't what people expect..., December 21, 2009

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Raku - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Nanovor Nanoscope Digital Collectible Game (Toy)

When I first saw the Nanoscope at Target, I thought "Another virtual pet game?". Oh no, not quite. This is what Pokemon should of been, in its own hand held gaming device. Nanovor is a new kind of battling pet game. You use Nanocash to purchase online booster packs, several different kinds of which you can choose from in fact to build your "swarm". I'm not going to get too detailed here, but you can evolve them and collect rare Nanovor. Basically you battle with them in an online game. You install it it the included DVD to your PC, make a free online account, and go from there.

The Nanoscope is for offline play and includes several mini-games and a tutorial. You can download your swarm to your Nanoscope for offline battles as well. It can connect via USB (cord included) to your PC so you may transfer your Nanovor back and forth, and including the ever important "Jolts" (which are earned via mini-games) to maximizing stats on your Nanovor. It's an incredibly detailed system for such a small screen, an LCD with 1000's of animations.

You will need Nanocash. There is a code card that comes with the 'Scope, you redeem it online. There is also limited edition packs that include figures and can be purchased in stores that include Nanocash; there are also cash cards but you don't have to buy them in stores. How much you will need depends on your playtime and willingness to put in the money and effort to build swarms.

Nanovor is a very addictive game. I know people in their 40's playing it, so it's not just for kids. Anyone who has ever gotten into the MTG card game or anything similar should find it to their liking. There is a lot more strategy than just pressing a few buttons.

Do yourself a favor and look it up. It may not be for MAC users, but giving Smith & Tinker the benefit of the doubt for a very good game gives them an overhead, as they may release it in the future. Updates are made pretty often to the software. The only complaint I have is it took so long to install, but well worth the wait. Any customer service or questions I have had have been answered promptly.

Battery life and the durability of it is pretty dang good for such a great system. It comes with it's own case, which I am quite impressed with. I find myself playing it more often than my DS, though I do wish the screen was a little bigger.

Give it a whirl, you or your kids won't be disappointed!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Company stands behind their products, December 27, 2009

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M. Silkey (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Nanovor Nanoscope Digital Collectible Game (Toy)

I bought this for my 10 year old son for Christmas, and after playing it for 2 hours, it would not turn on anymore. We tried everything the online help suggested, new batteries, reset etc but it still would not turn on. I left a message for their customer care department and i received a call back the same day. The are sending out a new nanoscope no questions asked. I thought i was going to have to return it to amazon, but was pleasantly surprised. My son loved this and is anxiously waiting for the new one to arrive. Its nice to see a company stand behind their products!!