V.Smile

The V.Smile is an educational game system by VTech. It is designed for children ages 3 to 6, but offers software designed for several age groups between 3-9. Titles are available on ROM cartridges called "Smartridges", to play off the system's educational nature. The graphics are primarily sprite-based. The console is often sold bundled with a particular game. With most of them having a game called "Alphabet Park Adventure." Several variants of the V.Smile console are sold including handheld versions, or models with added functionality such as touch tablet integrated controllers or microphones. The V-Motion is a major variant with its own software lineup that includes motion sensitive controllers and has Smartriges designed to take advantage of motion-related "active learning". The V-Motion and Smartridges however are fully backwards compatible with other V.Smile variants and V.Smile Smartridges, and a V-Motion Smartridge can also be played on V.Smile console or handheld, albeit with limited functionality. However, in 2010, V.Smile NEW and OLD were discontinued. VTech still made games for V.Smile Pocket and V.Motion.

Several versions of V.Smile and V-Motion consoles and handhelds have continued to be sold after newer models are introduced, allowing consumers a wide variety of consoles to choose from (often offered in pink color schemes for girls, as well) without worrying about a lack of backwards compatibility between games or consoles. Some key differentiators between systems and the ability to fully utilize all game functions include the options of a microphone, touch tablet, additional joystick port (for 2-player gameplay), stylus-enhanced controller, or motion sensitive game pad (With V-Motion).

Although not owned by Universal Pictures, the V.Smile has also licensed a few Universal games.

List of Universal games

 * BJ and Wally: Crazy Discoveries
 * Critter Mockers: Critters of Fun
 * Computeropolis: Peri & Nicky's Computer Journey
 * Cookie and Cream: Path of the Moon
 * Kung Fu Panda: Path of the Panda
 * Monsters vs. Aliens
 * Sinbad: Magical Tale
 * Shrek: Dragon's Tale
 * Shrek Forever After
 * Shrek the Third: Arthur's School Day Adventure
 * Zina and the Vivid Crew: Zina's Rocket Adventure

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