![]() Basically, you lift your arm and push to send BB-8 rolling away from you, and lower it to stop. Strap it on, press the button until Obi Wan Kenobi tells you you’re in Droid control mode, and follow the app’s instructions to learn the ways of the Force. You can drive him with your phone just like before, but the Force Band is a lot more fun. Seeing his head rotate and twist while he’s stationary, then staying firmly in place while he rolls around the floor is still brilliant. The matching charging stand is a nice touch too. Like the band, there’s loads of detail here – it’s almost a shame to send him scuttling across your floors. It’ll charge over microUSB, and the rubber port cap acts as a reminder which way up to strap it onto your wrist.īB-8 hasn’t seen any upgrades: he’s still the same apple-sized rolling ‘bot from before, only this time his paint scheme is a little worse for wear. Still, fair play to Sphero for going all-out on the design.Ĭrack one open and you won’t find any midichlorians, just circuits and batteries. It doesn’t tell the time, and although it tracks how much you’re moving for some in-app magic (more on that below) you can’t sync it to your phone and get a daily step count. Because l et’s face it, even hardcore Star Wars fans aren’t going to want to wear this when they’re not playing with BB-8. I know it’s a toy, but I was expecting a little more heft for £179 (or £69 for the band by itself).Īt least the strap (fabric and velcro) is easy enough to adjust, and the magnetic clip pops it on and off your wrist in a snap. It’s a shame it feels so light and plasticky, too. There’s plenty of detail, and I like the cogs and vents used for the single button and speaker, but the glowing activity LED isn’t anywhere near as subtle. The watch-like Band is decked out in a battered Resistance colours, perfectly matching Poe Dameron’s X-Wing – and clashing with pretty much any regular outfit you might be wearing. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |