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Speak and SpellBasic Fun, Inc

Speak & Spell Electronic Game - Educational Learning Toy, Spelling Games, 80s Retro Handheld Arcade, Autism Toys, Activity for Boys, Girls, Toddler, Ages 7+

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  • Retro Play: Relive the classic fun of the 80s with Speak & Spell! This toy may be new, but it has all the iconic graphics, sounds, and gameplay you remember!
  • 5 Play Modes: Enjoy hours of educational fun with 5 Play Modes! Spell, Mystery, Say It, Secret Code, and Letter—which game will you play today?
  • Multiple Challenge Levels: Ready to up your game? Choose from different challenge levels as you learn and play! Can you reach the highest level?
  • Great Gift For Kids: Speak & Spell makes a fun, educational gift for kids ages 7 and up!
  • A True Classic: Speak & spell was the first educational toy designed to help children learn to spell over 200 commonly misspelled words using a speech synthesizer.

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Product information

Product Dimensions 1.5"L x 7"W x 10"H
Controller Type Button Control
Item Weight 1 Pounds
Power Source Battery Powered
Number of Batteries 3 AA batteries required. (included)
Age Range (Description) 7-18 years
Battery Description Alkaline
Display Type LCD
Material Plastic
Form Factor Handheld
Global Trade Identification Number 00885561096248
UPC 885561096248
Item Weight 1 pounds
ASIN B07PQT8DMB
Item model number 09624
Manufacturer recommended age 7 - 15 years
Batteries 3 AA batteries required. (included)
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4.4 out of 5 stars 9,963 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Release date July 31, 2019
Manufacturer Basic Fun

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Speak & spell is back and it's just like you remember! One of the earliest computerized learning Systems from the 70S and 80S, speak & spell was the first educational toy designed to help children learn to spell over 200 commonly misspelled words using a speech synthesizer. Now, a whole new generation can enjoy this classic toy with friends and family for years to come. With multiple play modes and challenge levels, kids will have fun and learn at the same time! For ages 7 & up. Includes 3 AA batteries.

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Large Speak and Spell lifestyle image with logo.  Include "Make Spelling Fun" callout
Variation of the image on the back of the package (landscape orientation)

The Original Speak and Spell!

Speak & Spell is back and it’s just like you remember! One of the earliest computerized learning systems from the 70s and 80s, Speak & Spell was the first educational toy designed to help children learn to spell over 200 commonly misspelled words using a speech synthesizer. Now, a whole new generation can enjoy this classic toy with friends and family for years to come. With multiple play modes and challenge levels, kids will have fun and learn at the same time!

5 play modes

Closeup of screen displaying text and showing sound effects

RETRO PLAY

Authentic graphics, sounds and gameplay just like you remember, with the classic 80's design.

Retro Looking image of Speak and Spell

TRUE TO THE ORIGINAL

Based on the iconic computer game with original speech synthesizer technology and 5 play modes!

Kid playing with Speak and Spell

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Perfect for fans or collectors looking to share this classic with a new generation! Includes spelling word games, multiple challenge levels, and more!

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  • Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    9,963 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the Speak & Spell educational toy great for young students to practice reading and appreciate it as a nostalgic gift for kids. However, the functionality receives mixed reviews - while some find it awesome, others report it never works properly. Moreover, the language difficulty aspect is mixed, with some finding it very helpful for spelling while others note the words aren't intelligible. Additionally, the buttons functionality is problematic, with customers reporting that they don't work right, and opinions on value are divided between those who consider it a great value and those who find it not worth the money.

    102 customers mention "Educational value"97 positive5 negative

    Customers praise the educational value of the Speak & Spell, noting it helps children learn more words and practice spelling, with one customer mentioning their child taught himself to read using it.

    "...She loved it! Very entertaining and educational!" Read more

    "...Great learning tool. Highly recommend." Read more

    "This was a great learning tool for my sibs and me when young. It has not lost its purpose, even though it sounds vintage!" Read more

    "...As I recall, this was very educational as well as fun." Read more

    65 customers mention "Fun"57 positive8 negative

    Customers find the Speak & Spell game fun and engaging, describing it as a nostalgic favorite that children love to play with. One customer mentions it offers challenges suitable for kindergarten and first graders.

    "I recently purchased the Speak and Spell, and it has been such a fun and educational experience!..." Read more

    "...I had one as a kid too! It makes learning fun." Read more

    "...Bought it later on off here. I think its a fun toy. Our 4 year old loves it but our 9 year old often forgets its even in our house...." Read more

    "Great tool for fun and learning at the same time." Read more

    53 customers mention "Gift value"49 positive4 negative

    Customers find the Speak & Spell electronic game to be a great gift for young kids, particularly for six-year-olds and new readers, with one customer noting it's a classic toy for a new generation.

    "A Great gift. My friend reports that her grandson loves his. Her granddaughter will get her Speak and Spell today...." Read more

    "...I highly recommend it to any parent looking for an entertaining, educational gift!" Read more

    "...It was also good for some grandma and grandson time together." Read more

    "...The keyboard is in alphabetical order, so there is opportunity for little ones, not spelling yet, to keep working on letters (not sounds)...." Read more

    110 customers mention "Quality"66 positive44 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the Speak & Spell electronic game, with some finding it awesome and nice, while others describe it as not good.

    "Great product. Just like the one I had as a kid. Still a great interactive learning tool." Read more

    "...eventually "press a different letter" which is simply a sign of poor quality. Not recommended, poor quality." Read more

    "This is a great toy. That said I got about 10 minutes of my 6 year olds attention with this...." Read more

    "Poor quality" Read more

    76 customers mention "Language difficulty"27 positive49 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the language difficulty of the toy: while some find it very helpful with spelling and effective for young children, others report that words are not at grade level and have pronunciation mistakes.

    "...Some of the words are hard to understand and now the keyboard is messed up. You pick a certain letter and it chooses random letters instead...." Read more

    "Speak and spell..." Read more

    "Doesn't pronounce words well...." Read more

    "...Really poor enunciation makes it impossible to understand some words, and the buttons are not accurate...." Read more

    53 customers mention "Value for money"22 positive31 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the toy's value for money, with some finding it a great value while others consider it not worth the price.

    "...My son just unwrapped it and can't use it. Waste of money." Read more

    "...It is like the one my daughter’s had when they were kids. Worth the money !" Read more

    "...I believe because of all the technology today this is now just a waste of money at least for me it was...." Read more

    "Fun for kids. Works pretty well. Good price." Read more

    178 customers mention "Functionality"26 positive152 negative

    Customers report significant issues with the toy's functionality, with multiple units failing to turn on or operate properly, and display malfunctions being common problems.

    "Doesn't work like it is supposed to" Read more

    "Doesn’t work..." Read more

    "Did not work. Replaced batteries and still wont turn on!" Read more

    "Didn't work..." Read more

    59 customers mention "Buttons functionality"3 positive56 negative

    Customers report significant issues with the buttons on this electronic game, noting that they don't work properly, are defective, and are wired incorrectly.

    "This machine does not work. None of the buttons work, not even the "on" button...." Read more

    "Buttons don't line up, very cheap looking! Not sturdy!" Read more

    "...did not line up with the buttons being engaged and some buttons just would not work at all...." Read more

    "...The dated controls can be pretty frustrating." Read more

    Exactly as the same I had as a kid... trip down memory lane!
    5 out of 5 stars
    Exactly as the same I had as a kid... trip down memory lane!
    I used to love this toy as a child, spent endless hours playing on it. Couldn't resist buying it for sake of childhood memories, even the voice is the same. It did not disappoint, as soon as I received it I played with it for 2hrs. Bear in mind I bought this toy for myself & not my grandkids. This one will stay in my family forever. Hopefully they'll enjoy it as much as I did & continue to do so.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      I recently purchased the Speak and Spell, and it has been such a fun and educational experience! The toy is well-made, with clear, easy-to-understand speech and bright, engaging lights. It’s a great way to help kids learn spelling and vocabulary while having fun. My child loves the interactive games, and I’ve already noticed improvement in their spelling skills. It’s a classic toy that combines learning with play in the best way possible. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for an entertaining, educational gift!
      13 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      This is the same machine that was sold when ET first came out in the movies. My son had one when he was young -- he is 40 now so I got a new one for his 6-year-old who is quite smart and loves figuring out how to spell words. He really enjoyed it, though he only knew a few words. After doing it over and over a few times he remembered some of the words that were new. It was battery-operated--no plug-in charger like most new things have. But the batteries came in the toy so I was pleasantly surprised at not having to put new ones in. It was also good for some grandma and grandson time together.
      16 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2025
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      The media could not be loaded.
      Great for kids to learn to spell and read
      3 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      Talk about bringing back nostaligic memories! So, it is almost exactly the same as the Texas Instrument version I had in the 80's same words, they picked a lot of tricky words for the average 1st - 4th grader at the highest level. My 6 yr old is sufficiently challenged with level 1 as a supplement to the work we do with physical sight words. There is no way to add words once mastered so no added functionality. I wish they would have maintained the standard plug for earphones. I think I would take this toy on a road trip with us if it had the ability to support headphones, since it doesn't this toy is relegated to rooms I can easily exit, once I have had my fill of the robotic voice and ample volume even on the lowest setting.

      Pros: Great durable toy, funtionality is easy for the little ones to navigate independently as there are symbols and simple instructions. The keyboard is in alphabetical order, so there is opportunity for little ones, not spelling yet, to keep working on letters (not sounds). The word list is in the instructions so there is opportunity to teach the words and have the toy support the work. I would suggest that a student with diverse abilities could gain from this toy.

      Cons: as mentioned the lack of a headphone port limits use for environments that don't need quiet.
      Limited words.
      Some of the pronunciation of the words are a little challenging like chalk sounds funny.
      18 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      Great for a classroom toy or use at home for kids
      One person found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      Bought two separate units and both had issues within a few uses. The commands did not line up with the buttons being engaged and some buttons just would not work at all. It’s unfortunate because I had hoped it was as going to be as reliable as the original -and my daughter was so excited to use it too. Disappointed.
      One person found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      This was one of the best things I remember about a time in my childhood. I immediately smiled & jumped to order when I saw it. I think it sounds the same but even if slightly different, it doesn’t matter. We don’t reach to nostalgic toys because they were perfect . What I remember is that this was a comforting and familiar friend from long ago. Helped me escape my reality back then and now as a safe Autonomous adult, I’m glad to have it around. Still fun when I need a little bit of a nostalgic good time. Oh yes, and it’s reminder that I made it out of that wretched childhood far better than I would have imagined. Heaven be praised!
      15 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2025
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      This was a big help with my autistic child.
      2 people found this helpful
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    Top reviews from other countries

    • Tyler
      3.0 out of 5 stars Not like the original. Unhappy! 😡
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2022
      The box says original voice synthesiser but it doesn’t sound like the old one at all. The display is different to original too, worse even! How’s that possible? Feel a bit deceived after spending good money. No really happy with the purchase. It’s not like the original, if that’s what you’re expecting. What do I do now?
    • Sanjay
      5.0 out of 5 stars Living my Childhood Memories
      Reviewed in India on July 10, 2024
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      Was searching Speak & Spell since long.
      When I was a child I used play and learn with speak n spell and speak n math's.
      Not getting speak n math's but at last got the spell one. Can see my kids loving it.
      A simple gadget for kids to learn in this modern era. Simple and nostalgic
    • Momof2
      5.0 out of 5 stars Reset button!
      Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2020
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      I just had this delivered today- it came with the batteries installed but I couldn't turn it on. I did some googling and came across the tip about the reset button in the back- that did the trick and it seems to be working great. Kids love the "code" function and hangman. They plan on playing a spy game with the codes. Both my 6 year old and my 9 year old can use it for spelling as well- as there are 4 levels of words. They also love that it is the toy from "E.T."

      Compared to the original- it is definitely lighter, and the letters seem to be bigger on the display. I personally love that unlike most of their electronics- they are not connected to wifi.

      Update- haven’t used this much over the past while but now not all the keys work. Only keys located in centre or the device are working. Disappointed.
    • George D.
      5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy, good value for money and educational just like back in the 80s and 90s
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2025
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      Got this as a Christmas present for one of my children. Was a real blast from the past, as I had one when I was a kid. My little boy really enjoys using it even though it’s somewhat dated compared to other things nowadays. Works just like my old one used to and is surprisingly sturdy and kid-proof. Good value for money compared to other retro toys.
    • Donald
      5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Fun Teaching Tool
      Reviewed in Australia on March 1, 2025
      Style: Speak & SpellVerified Purchase
      I have fond memories of my Speak & Spell when I was a child.
      I bought a Speak & Spell for my little niece and she adores it, she takes it everywhere with her and her spelling and reading comprehension have improved.
      It's a fun learning tool that I would definitely recommend.