Swinxs Game Console Giveaway
November 17, 2009 by Kailani
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This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to commentor #39: Sandra!
I have to admit that I’ve never heard of Swinxs before this review opportunity but I have a feeling that this toy will make many “wish lists” this upcoming holiday season.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Swinxs is the first screen-free games console that can play games, talk, listen and keep you entertained for hours. The portable entertainment pod engages kids in physical, creative and educational play (including musical chairs, tag and relay ) by using its voice in combination with sounds and colors. Designed for ages four and above, Swinxs talks and explains games, recognizes players and even referees.
OUR REVIEW
When I first heard about Swinxs, I was intrigued. I couldn’t imagine an electronic game that allows kids to run around outside and encourage physical activity. So when our unit arrived, we immediately tried it out with some of the neighborhood kids.
I couldn’t believe how easy it was to set this game unit up. Usually when you’re dealing with anything electronic, you have to charge the battery for 24 hours, read through countless pages of instructions, and then sit there and try to explain it all to the kids. With Swinxs, I just turned the console on and the voice told the kids exactly what they needed to do. How easy is that? This feature encouraged the kids to really listen to what was going on and follow simple steps. The Swinxs is powered by a rechargeable battery that lasts a really long time.
Each child wears a different colored wristband which the console uses to identify each player in the game. There were a selection of games already installed on the unit but you can also go to the Swinxs website and download more games for free. The only thing is that I would have liked to be able to remove the games that the kids do not play to free up more memory. If there is a way to do this, I couldn’t find the information.
Our favorite game is Circle Swinx. In this game, the kids dance around the console to the Swinx music. When it stops, whoever swipes their wristband gets to step out. The music then continues and the last person remaining is the one that loses. We liked this game because it was easy for even Kiana to play along and have a real chance of winning.
We found Swinxs to be a great way to get the kids up and moving around while also enjoying the fun of technology. I liked that there were 3 volume settings and the voice of Swinxs was very engaging. At times the kids felt like he was speaking to them directly. What I found to be funny was the way the voice starts to snore if you leave the console idle. It was hilarious! It’s also
So check out Swinxs and see all the great games they have to offer. This would make the perfect unique gift for the child who has everything!
Purchase your Swinxs for $150.00.
WIN IT!
Want to win one? I have a Swinxs Game Console to give away to one lucky winner! To enter:
- Just stop by Swinxs before midnight, Nov 25th and check out their games.
- Then come back and mention which one you think would be the most fun to play. That’s it!
- A random winner will be selected and notified via email shortly thereafter.
- The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.
To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.
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- Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Swinxs.
This giveaway is open to US addresses only. Good luck!
This post was written for Swinxs who provided the item for review and giveaway. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product. By entering this giveaway, you are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and agree to our disclosure policy
Check out other great gift ideas in the 2009 Holiday Gift Guide!
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My kids would like dark Swinx and Jukebox
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The animal sounds game looks like it is alot of fun.
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I think charades sounds like fun for my family.
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Would love to try it out. My kids would really enjoy the Cartoon & Fairy Tale Quiz.
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I’d like the Animal battle game.
I think that Jukebox looks like alot of fun
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I think the Jukebox game looks the most fun.
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The Reaction Game looks really fun!
The Hide and seek game looks like fun!
Thanks for the chance!
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sports quiz
This is a very interesting idea. I’ve never heard of these before, but I’m going to have to do some more research. It would probably be a great tool rather than a toy for most kids. Thanks for the giveaway!
This sure would be great for my kids. The only issue may be who gets what color braclet. I’ll take it!
Hide and seek would be great. Getting the kids outside with some activity. And great for those states that rain or snow alos
Look out WII another game to get you involved and not just sitting on the couch.
I think my kids would like hide and seek
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flyswatter sounds like fun
I would like to try the flyswatter game.
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Relay sounds fun!
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I love the Relay game especially because it allows so many people to play at once! Awesome new toy! Thanks!
I’d like the reaction game
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relay sounds like a fun game
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I like the Reaction.
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The “Animal Sounds” game looks like fun, and is something that my “almost 7″ year old granddaughter could play along with her “almost 3″ year old sister!
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My kids would like the Animal Sounds game!