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Sphero AFB01USA Star Wars Force Band by
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- Controls the BB-8 app-enabled Droid toy from Sphero through gestures like Force push, pull and drive
- Bluetooth Smart technology with a 25m range
- USB charging cable allows for a charge that lasts 60 mins
- Free iOS & Android compatible app; allows for The Force, Combat training and Force Awareness features
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8.38 x 2.13 x 0.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.34 ounces |
ASIN | B01KX211JI |
Item model number | AFB01USA |
Batteries | 1 LR44 batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,266 in Unique Finds (See Top 100 in Unique Finds) #292 in Remote- & App-Controlled Robots |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Date First Available | September 2, 2016 |
Department | Boys & Girls |
Manufacturer | Sphero |
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Product Description
The Force is strong with you. Channel it with the Star Wars Force Band by Sphero. Like a Jedi Knight, you can control your BB-8 App-Enabled Droid with just a wave of your hand and expand your abilities with Force Training. Use the band by itself to complete Combat Training, or collect digital holocrons in your environment through Force Awareness. Fulfill your destiny and become strong in the ways of the Force.
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Customers like the playability of the product. They say it's perfect for casual fun and playing. They also appreciate the appearance, and quality of the device. However, some customers report issues with support and the app. They mention that the band is useless without the app and that there is no functionality without the application. Customers also have issues with the return policy. Opinions are mixed on performance, value, and ease of use.
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Customers find the playability of the product to be fun, easy, and natural. They say it makes Sphero much more fun, and is great fun for any Star Wars fan. Customers also say it's spooky fun, an interactive toy, and a great toy for their 11-year-old.
"...So it has some entertainment value as well as a Star Wars collectible. You just need to update it first. Great deal at $10" Read more
"...So much fun. Everyone that sees it is impressed at how realistic it is. My Star Wars Force Band box is in Japanese and it is legitimate Disney...." Read more
"...The other features are entertaining as well, such as a short virtual adventure game guiding an animated BB-8 through a damaged ship using the Band,..." Read more
"...Sphero's BB-8 and R2-D2 app-connected "droids," it's another mildly amusing novelty that's good for maybe two plays before it's put away in a drawer..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. They mention that it looks cool, and is great for a cosplay accessory. Some say that it's a very nice eye piece in their room. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"I love this thing! This is a very cool item for Star Wars fans. That being said...." Read more
"...Downside, it’s a mute drone. No emotes with the band.Nice Star wars-esque design, clever magnetic buckle and well tailored cloth Velcro strap,..." Read more
"...but once you get it, it's great fun and almost magical...." Read more
"...But it is very nice kibble." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it is a great little gadget, brilliant tech, and that its functionalities rock. Some say that the concept is great, but the device lacks in value for money. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Overall, I'm really happy with the Force Band. It meets all of my expectations, and does everything it says it does...and does it well." Read more
"...tailored cloth Velcro strap, weathering is nice, honestly a decent little add on prop for cosplay or Halloween especially using the sound effects,..." Read more
"...Unbelievable quality from a "kids" device and so much better at delivering a Star Wars personal experience than any star wars kid toy that..." Read more
"...Works like a charm and is perfect use for my gauntlet. Definitely worth the money spent." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the product. Some mention that it works fine, while others say that it doesn't work with any apps.
"...That being said. Just know that IT DOES NOT WORK as it was designed any longer because the app is no longer supported. The light still works." Read more
"...It works EXACTLY as advertised. Force Push forward to get rolling...lower your arm to slow down and stop...." Read more
"...for Christmas, and the required app to download to make it work isn't available in the US...." Read more
"...Even though it's lightweight, it works much better than expected, with a good strong connection to your droid and actually seeming to have a sense..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's a great product for the price, while others say it'll be a total waste of money.
"...for my nieces and the app to connect to it is now gone so now they are useless." Read more
"...I bought the Force Band on a whim because of the discounted price and have been delighted with it so much I purchased the Sphero brand R2-D2 app-..." Read more
"...The band is absolutely useless without it...." Read more
"...For that reason alone, the price for this is perfect!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the product. Some mention it's very easy to use, connect with Android, and the control motions are easy to pick up and remember. That said, others say it'll take a bit of getting used to.
"...and the band has a magnetic clasp that's easy to snap on and off...." Read more
"...I will say that this takes a bit of getting used to...." Read more
"...He plays with it a lot and it’s easy enough for his 5yr old brother to use also. Have to say I think it’s fun too! Great gift...." Read more
"...it almost every minute because otherwise the droid just moves in the opposite direction that you want it to...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the support provided by Sphero. They mention that the app is no longer available for Android, and the product is useless without it. Customers also say that the application needs attention and won't update.
"...IT DOES NOT WORK as it was designed any longer because the app is no longer supported. The light still works." Read more
"Others have said app dead watch dead. Not so at all. The watch just needs an update, although it took 3 hrs to update it completely, I just left it..." Read more
"...But there are definitely download issues with the updates and there are still problems with app not recognizing BB-8 even when it has connected to..." Read more
"Now I understand the enormous price drop; the app is no longer available on the playstores...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the return policy of the consumer electronics. They mention that it's not returnable, they are having trouble returning it, and that the app is not available. Some customers also say that the product is useless and a scam.
"...As this item is non-returnable, we had to just throw it away. :..." Read more
"...already - do not purchase because it will not work and you cannot get your money back. Period." Read more
"Works fine, but no where did it say that item is non returnable , BEWARE IF YOU EVER WANT TO RETURN IT" Read more
"This is useless!! This is a scam. This product does nothing without the app and there isn't an app for it anymore...." Read more
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The other features are entertaining as well, such as a short virtual adventure game guiding an animated BB-8 through a damaged ship using the Band, and my kid loves playing make believe while making sound effects like light sabers and star fighters using the Band.
I got the original BB-8 last year when it was first released, and I've truly enjoyed using it with the app on my phone. However, when I saw that the Force Band was finally being released, I pre-ordered it right away. After having it for 10 days now I have to say I'm extremely happy with the product.
It works EXACTLY as advertised. Force Push forward to get rolling...lower your arm to slow down and stop. Bring your hand back towards you in a "Come Here" type of motion, and BB-8 will roll backwards. Turn by basically simply pointing left or right.
I will say that this takes a bit of getting used to. My initial uses all resulted in what seemed like a series of uncoordinated crashes while I flailed about like a maniac. However, after some practice I was controlling BB-8 like a Jedi Apprentice...with more and more skills developing as I practice more and more.
I've used the Force Band in it's other modes much more limitedly. I've only collected a couple of Holocrons, so I don't have a ton of experience doing that...however, it does work as shown in the Tutorial videos. I've also only used it for "Combat Training" a couple of times. It works well in this mode, also. I could see the Combat Training being something that kids could really get into, considering the sound effects react really well to your arm movements. It would add a cool element to light saber and blaster battles.
Overall, I'm really happy with the Force Band. It meets all of my expectations, and does everything it says it does...and does it well.
I installed the app from apkpure on an Android and it will not pair it stays there at connecting forever.
It's only value is ornery: if you like having a piece of plastic around.
I think Sphero was listening when people said make a controller so we’re not tying up our devices, unfortunately we kind of meant a tiny handheld screen dedicated to solely Sphero droids, not a wrist mount that lets you drive and steer with exaggerated power ranger moves. Personally I’ll just use my Apple Watch where I can choose a droid then get a full screen joystick I can drive around just tracing directions on the watch face.
Between the lukewarm reception, them flat out giving them away with droids, and now just a $15 flat cost, it’s obvious these didn’t fill the need. Even in the Sphero droids app force band is almost an afterthought. You can connect to it and put it to sleep, but can’t do any of the band activities, you have to open it’s own app.
Something none of the other Star Wars sphero require.
In the app it’s mainly tutorials disguised as games with the exception of the Holocron vault where you set your band to force sensitive, wait for the haptic feedback and Jedi voice telling you to search the force for a nearby holocron and it’s a Pokémon go emulator. Some holocrons produce armory cards that you can set your band to use, make exaggerated pew pew motions and you can hear Han’s DL-44 pistol firing, change it, wave an arm and hear Rey’s lightsaber swinging
Pros, it works, send your droid away, call it back, steer by waving your arms. Downside, it’s a mute drone. No emotes with the band.
Nice Star wars-esque design, clever magnetic buckle and well tailored cloth Velcro strap, weathering is nice, honestly a decent little add on prop for cosplay or Halloween especially using the sound effects, someone could swing a dummy saber and get the sweet lightsaber effects
If you collect the Sphero Star Wars line and want the complete line, if you want a decent looking little Star Wars prop with surprisingly loud effects, for $15, grab one.
If you want a way to control your droid without tying up your device, it marginally does that. Again, no sounds , (especially with BB-8 that produces all sounds through your now closed app) at least Artoo will randomly play an emote or some random chatter, but you won’t control emotes at all.
Not sorry I bought it, the design looks good, but I’ll use my Apple Watch to control it or just buy a cheap 7” tablet just for sphero. This wasn’t what fans and collectors asked for.
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Reviewed in Mexico on August 8, 2019