VTech V.Flash Home Edutainment System

by VTech

Product Features

• V.Flash Home Edutainment System offers fun games and activities that stimulate the brain
• Produces streaming video, 3-D graphics, high quality sound, and real life images
• V.Discs encased in protective shield for safe, scratch-proof, and easy play
• Includes joystick, adapter, and one V.Disc
• Just like the big kid's systems, V.Flash packs a powerful punch with high quality sound, streaming video, 3-D graphics and real life images!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 12.9 x 16.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EQHK2G
• Item model number: 80-70000-004
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 10 years
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,945 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The VTech V.Flash Home Edutainment System offers all the excitement of video games -- but without turning your child's mind to mush! Recommended for girls and boys ages 6 to 12 years old, this learning system features several fun games and activities that are designed to both entertain your child and stimulate his or her brain.

Now That's Edutainment!
With streaming video, 3-D graphics, high-quality sound, and real life images, the V.Flash holds its own against the big kids' systems. The difference is its educational content. Each V.Disc allows kids to navigate through three unique modes of play: Smart Play Game Zone, Creative Workshop and Knowledge World. Each play section features a library of real video tailored to each V.Disc.

The V.Flash comes bundled with Krazy Race on Jumping Bean Island to keep young minds racing from the get-go. Additional V.Discs are sold separately and involve learning-friendly activities from kid favorites like The Incredibles, Disney Princesses, Spider-Man and SpongeBob SquarePants.

Child-Safe Features
Not only is the content clean and wholesome, but each V.Disc stands up to child's play. Encased in a protective shield, each V.Disc promotes safe, scratch-proof, and easy play. Along with the main system, the V.Flash Home Edutainment System hardware includes a joystick and adaptor, as well as a disc bracket for easy loading. The system even plays regular music CDs.

What's in the Box
V.Flash Home Edutainment System, joystick, adaptor, and one V.Disc.

Outstanding 3-D graphics and fast-paced game play make learning fun.

Using the included controller kids can play through all sorts of learning adventures, while still having a blast.

Product Description

V.Flash offers your child mind-racing video games loaded with a mega voltage of learning! Just like the big kids' systems, V.Flash packs a powerful punch with MP3-quality sound, streaming video, 3-D graphics and real-life images. But unlike other systems of its caliber, V.Flash builds in a high dosage of learning with its exclusive collection of SmartDisc software. It's the perfect balance between learning and entertainment.

With each SmartDisc, players can navigate through the Smart Play Game Zone, Creative Workshop and Knowledge World, all featuring a library of real customized videos. Each SmartDisc is encased in a protective shield that ensures safe, scratchproof play. System comes with joystick, AC power adapter and cables for connecting to your TV, plus your child's first SmartDisc (Jumpin' Bean Island) to start her off on her collection. Additional SmartDiscs sold separately. Measures 7.7"L x 11.8"W x 3"H.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great entertainment for competetive sibliings, December 26, 2006

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Monique Meyers "Mom of two active boys" (Portland, ME) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VTech V.Flash Home Edutainment System (Toy)

We bought this system (and three game cartridges) for our 6 1/2 and 8 year old sons after doing much research. We would have preferred to purchase a Leap Frog product (our sons each own a Leapster and all the Leapster cartridges) but we were disappointed that Leap Frog didn't offer anything comparable for this age group. We couldn't find many online consumer reviews for the VFalsh system so we were counting on VTech's reputation. My husband and I "tested" the system before Christmas just to make sure it would work with our 13 year old television (we had to plug it into our VCR to work) and to check out the quality of the system.

Our 8 yar old wanted a Game Boy for Christmas again this year (fourth year in a row) and we knew we could get a VFlash system for the same cost. For the past three years, we were able to keep him entertained with the Leap Frog Leapster system (which we described as "an educational Game Boy") but this year, we had to move away from Leap Frog because he already had all the Leapster game cartridges and there were no new games for his age group. We bought the VFlash system because of it's educational features.

Both of our sons absolutely LOVE the VFlash and so do we! I think they had low expectations because it was an educational system but once they got into each of the games (Scooby Doo, Spiderman and Sponge Bob), they kept saying "Mom, this is FUN!" They even like the Jumping Bean game, which had gotten so-so reviews. The thing I really like about the system is that they can play together in a NON-COMPETIVE way. The VFlash system determines whose turn it is (player 1 or player 2) and the corresponding controller becomes active/inactive so there is no arguing between the boys over whose turn it is or that one "played" the other's turn. And the way the games are structured, it is advantageous for the players to HELP each other because the scores are cumulative based on each player's contribution to the overall score.

This system is a WIN-WIN for both children and parents! I am already planning to buy the "Incredibles"and "Cars" game cartridges when they are released in early 2007.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great affordable gaming unit, December 27, 2006

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Sheena - See all my reviews

This review is from: VTech V.Flash Home Edutainment System (Toy)

My 2 girls ages 7 & 6 played with this all day on Christmas. I was pretty impressed with the graphics from a system at this price. I also really appreciate the discs being in a protective plastic case so they cannot be damaged by little hands. I also love that the controller can be switched for right or left handed players, or however you prefer. I even loved playing along with the kids. The girls are already asking for another game. It comes with a game called "Jumping Beans" that helped them with spelling and math. There is also some games that deal with geography and creating a dancing cartoon character and a 3D vehicle...all enjoyed by my kids. Of course the graphics are nothing compared to a Sony Playstation or X Box, but for younger kids its just the right.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even younger can learn and enjoy this game system., February 20, 2007

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S. Davis "Ms. Davis" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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My four year old saw the advertisements for this game system right before Christmas(2006). I wasn't sure if I should get it for him because of his age but was willing to give it a try since he has proved me wrong before. My son absolutely loves this game system as much as his V. Smile. He plays both of them and still wants more game for each. I was very surprised at the type of things the children learn with this game system. Imagine my surprise to see my four year old locating the continents on a map of the world while playing this game. I highly recommend this game to all parents.