Amazon sale slashes price of iPhone and Android-controlled Star Wars BB-8 droid

Maren Estrada

Ahead of the release of the hit movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the world was introduced to one of the cutest new characters in Disney's Star Wars revival. His name is BB-8 and actually, he isn't a "he" at all. Instead, BB-8 is the name of an adorable little droid that makes R2-D2 look boring and old. And the best part about BB-8 is that he's not just a 2-dimensional character trapped on screen in the movie — you can actually get a BB-8 droid of your very own and control it with your iPhone or Android smartphone.

Well guess what: From now through the end of the day on Sunday, May 8, you can get the Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid on sale for just $123 shipped instead of $150, which is how much it typically costs.

Here's what you need to know:

  • 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

  • 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

  • iOS & Android compatible

  • Top speed of 4.5 mph (7ft/s)

  • Bluetooth Smart BLE connection (100 foot range)

Here's a video of the BB-8 in action:

Remember, the Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid is on sale for $122.99 with free Prime shipping for just one week only.

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