Educational Games & Touch Screens
It’s amazing how kids are able to catch on, navigate and use electronic devices anymore. Chandler is constantly trying to sneak my phone which has a touch screen so that he can play games on it. While I don’t mind when he plays games on the Wii, online, or on my phone, if he’s going to spend a little time each day playing games, I’d rather he learn something. It just makes sense right? Let me introduce you to the MobiGo, a handheld learning system that incorporates a touch screen.

Pros: Usually when the boys get something new, I like to play with it a little to get a take on it. Right out of the box, I realized how easy this would be for little kids to grip. On either side of the MobiGo, there are rubberized hand grippers which are nice. Chan has another handheld gaming system that doesn’t have the grips and it seems harder to hold on to. The MobiGo takes four AA batteries, and the battery compartments are located on both sides of the back. Meaning, there is a compartment for 2 batteries on the left side, and 2 on the right. I’m not quite sure about why it was done this way, but it didn’t seem to pose a problem.


The on and off button is located on the top. Once on, a child is able to enter their name using the touch screen and keyboard below. The keyboard is actually a cool feature because it is located underneath the screen. You slide the bottom of the screen up and it actually puts the screen at an angle which is easier to view and displays the QWERTY keyboard below.  There are also the normal gaming controls, like the up, down, side button on the left, and the button on the right as well. The cartridge that came with the game, Touch & Learn, mostly uses the touch screen. I think I saw a few games that used the keyboard on a difficult setting, but since Chan is 4 1/2 , he uses the easy setting which mostly uses the touch screen. I assume that’s why it’s called Touch & Learn. There are lots of other games that are and will be available including:

  • Ben 10
  • Disney Fairies
  • Toy Story 3
  • Shrek
  • Dora
  • And more!!

The touch screen is very sensitive and allows your child to tap, flick, pat, drag, and drop.  Watch the video below to see Chandler playing with his, and how he uses the touch screen to drag.

It seems very durable as well.  The MobiGo has been dropped quite a few times and has proven to perservere, but only time can really tell on this one.  MobiGo is appropriate for kids ages 3-8.

Cons: The battery covers on the back just slide off, so while they are easy to get off, I prefer having a screw to keep them in place. Chandler can slide these on and off, and I don’t want him to be able to do that. The MobiGo also has the ability to connect with the web. If you notice in the video here in the post, it says that Chan earned a prize and to connect the Mobi to the computer to see what it is. Because we got a sneak peek, we haven’t been able to use the web to connect yet. So I assume this Con is temporary. :)   I also see that you can buy the case for the MobiGo separately, but I think it would be nice for this to be included with the system when you buy it.

Price: $59.99

Where to Buy: Toys R Us, starting today, June 7th.

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I was given a MobiGo by VTech for my review. I was allowed to keep the product, but the opinion I am sharing remains my own.

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