uDraw GameTablet with uDraw Studio

by THQ

Product Features

• Using an SD card, you can share your masterpieces with friends and family
• Use templates or your own imagination to paint, draw, color and sketch using Udraw Game Tablet
• Tablet is bundled with the uDraw Studio game
• Tablet will be supported with other games including Pictionary and Dood's Big Adventure available at launch
• Watch how a work of art is created stroke-by-stroke for a true learning experience using the Replay Feature

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003ZTTCBQ
• Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 7.7 x 10.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 14, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (123 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #872 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #3 in Video Games > Wii > Strategy
  • #99 in Video Games > Wii > All Games

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The uDraw GameTablet is a new way for players of all ages to interact with each other and their Wiis as they explore their creative sides. A wireless tablet with a tethered stylus and a 6" x 4" drawing area, the uDraw GameTablet integrates the Wii Remote into its design, taking advantage of the controller's motion control capabilities and button scheme, as well as drawing power from it. Bundled with the drawing game uDraw Studio, players can explore a slew of drawing, coloring and sketching modes which accommodate various levels of artistic ability and then save and share their work with others. Developed by THQ, the uDraw GameTablet will also be supported by a series of upcoming games, including Pictionary, in which it serves as the drawing pad and the platformer Dood's Big Adventure, which allows for on-the-fly customization of the game environment and hero.

Create Your Play

Connect with your Nintendo Wii like never before with the uDraw GameTablet. A wireless sketch tablet with tethered stylus developed by THQ, the uDraw GameTablet allows players to draw, paint, sketch and more as it builds upon the innovative wireless functionality of the motion-sensing Wii Remote controller by integrating a removable Wii Remote (sold separately) directly into the tablet design. This integration opens up entirely new gameplay and input options by allowing the uDraw GameTablet to track your drawing movements more accurately than ever thought possible, while still allowing easy access to Wii Remote buttons. This integration also allows the tablet to draw just enough energy to power itself from the Wii Remote, meaning less batteries to change and zero battery drain when the tablet is disconnected and not in use. In addition, added sensors in the tablet make the Wii Remote respond even quicker to the slightest movement, motion, or twist of the wrist, while the interactive pen enables you to intuitively connect with your television and games utilizing pressure and tilt-sensitive technology.

Get creative with a whole new way to play, draw and input to Wii.
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uDraw Studio and More Games to Come

The uDraw Game tablet comes bundled with uDraw Studio. Through this software/accessory combination users can paint, draw, sketch and color to their heart's content utilizing nine different media options, and saving and sharing finished work via the Wii's SD card memory functionality. This combination can also be used as a teaching tool as users take advantage of Replay Mode to explore creations and art techniques on a stroke-by-stroke basis. In addition to uDraw Studio, the uDraw Game tablet will also be compatible with a continuing flow of releases. Some will be similar to the artistic bent of uDraw Studio, while others will utilize the tablets unique input capabilities into the games themselves. These include the upcoming Pictionary, which will have players using the tablet to draw clues for other players, and Dood's Big Adventure which will allow for character design and sketched customization via the tablet.

Key Game Features

• Painting - Paint or draw using over 9 different media options
• Toolbox - Change colors, brushes, or canvases with your toolbox at the flick of a button
• Coloring Book - Color in the lines or out, choosing from a variety of styles and themes
• Replay - Watch how a work of art is created stroke-by-stroke for a true learning experience
• Gallery - Peruse your latest masterpieces in an easy-to-use, organized manner; or replay and augment your creations
• Save and Share - Using an SD card, you can share your masterpieces with friends and family

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Product Description

Discover your inner artist with the uDraw GameTablet and uDraw Studio. The simple and intuitive uDraw GameTablet make it easy to draw and paint your own masterpieces and share them with your friends and family. From simple doodles or intricate masterpieces, you can learn to draw, paint, and color simple shapes with some of the basic tools; and experiment with painting styles, layers, and shading to expand your artistic experience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

249 of 260 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids fun AND family fun, November 17, 2010

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Edward - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: uDraw GameTablet with uDraw Studio (Video Game)

Ours came today. Set up was simple, just connecting it and then putting the Wiimote into the tablet. Mostly it was just doodles but when we started looking at all of the different options and things you can do with it we realized we are really going to have to spend some time with it. I'm going to try to get everyone to draw a Christmas card and then go online to use it as our Christmas card! You can do all sorts of things with saving the pictures you draw. And we played a full game of Pictionary, which we ordered too. We all LOVED THAT. It takes a while to get used to drawing and seeing it on the screen and also the drawing pad is a little small so you have to practice, but part of the fun of drawing is making mistakes and drawing silly things. Our next door neightbor is a graphic designer and I want to have him over this weekend to show us what he can do with it. Great choice and it would be a really great holiday gift. If you're seriously worried about being bored, then know that this is NOT A "GAME." It's a really great drawing/art device and we are really happy we bought it! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

80 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for all ages, much more than a game, November 25, 2010

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Surgery100 "ADJ" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: uDraw GameTablet with uDraw Studio (Video Game)

This is much more than "just a game."

So far everyone in the family, from a 3 y/o to myself have had great fun with this.
It is extremely simple to connect and start using it.
The software includes enough tools to actually some nice artwork. The tools are fairly intuitive. Changing between them is a simple matter of pressing a button. Erasing mistakes is also simple. Once you're done, everything can be saved into an SD card and ported to a computer.
This is one of those "games" that are good for the whole family.

As an added bonus, the tablet connects to Pictionary for a few more hours of fun.

114 of 117 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for all, December 8, 2010

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Minnesota Grandma - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: uDraw GameTablet with uDraw Studio (Video Game)

Being grandparents of eight, we are always looking for things for grandchildren to do when they visit. I read about this and it sounded interesting. We have had our Wii for over two years. We also have the balance board and a few games.

We bought the uDraw thinking we might give it as a Christmas gift for some of our grandchildren. We tried it and showed it to our son. Our first thoughts were that it was too hard for the kids. Our son did not think so. So we kid tested it. We let three of our granddaughters try it at our house. The 7 and 10 year old fought over it. They had a great time and picked up the basic tools, etc. faster than Grandma and Grandpa did. Then the 5 year old had her turn. She didn't do too much but did have fun.

While we were doing this, another son and his family showed up. Our daughter-in-law was excited to see it work. They were considering buying it for their almost 8 year old son and their almost 6 year old daughter. Those kids tried it, too. They also had a great time. Our grandson is a heavy-duty video game player so we were surprised at his interest. Grandpa had read the tutorials by then and showed them how to do some things. Their Mom tried it later and thought it was great for them. We have saved a picture to an SD card and printed it from our computer. The picture was certainly acceptable for our uses.

In the end, Grandma and Grandpa bought uDraws for both sets of grandkids. We decided to keep the first one for ourselves. We have had fun with it and feel we can learn how to use more of the features and then help the grandkids learn how to use theirs in different ways. We definitely are not artists but this tablet is very relaxing to just experiment with.

We have not purchased any other games for the uDraw yet. We do see how it could be used in many other ways. Hope more games will come out soon.

We have alot of paper, color crayons, play doh, paint, etc. at our house. We have always believed that we would not use the TV as a babysitter and encourage other forms of play. That being said, there are video games, etc. that we do think are excellent for kids. This definitely is one of them.