Remote Control BB8

BB8 is awesome in every form, but especially when its a Remote Control BB8.

There are two Remote Control BB8 models out there.

Sphero BB8

The Many Adventures of BB-8

Authentic Movement: Guide your BB-8 with a smartphone or tablet
Listens & Responds: BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice
Holographic Messaging: Record and view virtual holographic videos with BB-8
Autonomous Behavior: BB-8 has a mind of its own – explore the Star Wars galaxy together
Adaptive Personality: Your BB-8’s unique attitude and actions evolve as you interact
Authentic Movement: Guide your BB-8 with a smartphone or tablet
iOS & Android compatible BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice
Holographic Communication: Record and view virtual holographic videos with BB-8
Autonomous Behavior: BB-8 has a mind of its own – explore the Star Wars galaxy together
Adaptive Personality: Your BB-8’s unique attitude and actions evolve as you interact

 

Hasbro BB8

The Hasbro Remote Control BB8 is none of that.  It is a simple remote control device.  But you can steer it around the house and move the head independently.

Here is a really cool video of what went into the design of the Hasbro BB-8

Which should you buy?  It depends.  For me, in my office its the Spyro BB8, 100%.  But at home I have a 2 year old and a 5 year old that will be the people playing with it most of the time. For that reason my pick has to be the Hasbro BB8.  It’s bigger, it will roll around multiple surfaces better.  And it doesn’t require an app to use.

You can find either of them on Amazon at this point.