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  • A second generation V.Smile console
    A second generation V.Smile console

History

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The V.Smile was released in 2004 for $59.99.[1]

The V.Smile Motion was released in either 2008 or 2009 for $50 to $60.[2][3] This console featured simple motion controls,[3] likely as a wider trend in response to the Nintendo Wii.

Technology

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Games for the V.Smile was cross compatible with the portable V.Smile Pocket.[4] Game cartridges were referred to as Smartridges.[3]

The V.Smile systems was capable of decent quality vocal samples.[3][5]

V.Smile

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The home V.Smile console is powered by three C type batteries, or by an optional AC adapter.[4]

V.Smile Pocket

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The V.Smile Pocket has a backlit color LCD with a resolution of 320 by 240 pixels.[4] The V.Smile Pocket has an AV out cable.[4]

The V.Smile Pocket is powered by four AA type batteries.[4]

V.Smile Motion

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Motion controls were based on tilt and only used as a simple alternative to the joystick,[3] unlike more advanced motion controls at the time.

A V.Link flash drive could be used with a computer to get roundabout online functionality.[3]

The console is powered by four AA batteries and the wireless motion controller is powered by three AAA batteries.[3]

Games

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Two V.Smile smartridges.

All V.Smile games allow for two player.[4]

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  • A first generation V.Smile console
    A first generation V.Smile console
  • Special Edition
    Special Edition
  • Portuguese V.Smile Motion
    Portuguese V.Smile Motion
  • Sunplus OL8139C
    Sunplus OL8139C
  • Sunplus QU7073-P69A
    Sunplus QU7073-P69A

External Resources

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Wikipedia has related information at V.Smile

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: V.Smile

References

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  1. ↑ "VSmile TV Learning System - Game Review". www.commonsensemedia.org. 5 February 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "Video game console:V. Smile V. Motion Active Learning System - VTECH". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  3. ↑ a b c d e f g "Vtech V.Smile Motion™ Active Learning System: You know, for kids!". Wired. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  4. ↑ a b c d e f "VTech V.Smile and V.Smile Pocket". Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "The V Smile TV Learning System: Big Brain Time Billiam". Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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