Darkside from Sphero Special Edition: Devious. Defiant. Diabolical. Dangerous + Enter to WIN One! #tech
Devious. Defiant. Diabolical. Dangerous.
Count me in.
I am a huge tech and gadget kind of girl and I love playing with new toys. Us big kids need some fun too and when I had the chance to try out the Darkside from Sphero, well, I was all in.
If you remember, I’ve reviewed the Ollie, its much more innocent and obedient counterpart and I still have tons of fun with it. I was ready for a little bit of trouble, let me tell you!
Unleash the Beast.
I was curious to see how it compared to the Ollie and to see if really was as dark as it claims to be. Considering that Sphero announced that they are collaborating with Disney and are involved with Star Wars, the Dark Side sure is appropriate.
The Darkside is lightweight and I really dig the dark colors. I also love that it looks like a piece of tech that adults can play with that doesn’t look so juvenile. With that said, its design appeals to kids too. I know that mine were excited to see its temperament and capability.
I OWN YOU.
Is it true?
You will soon find out. They say that few have the strength to command the dark powers bound within this robot. It is said that it draws its energy from unrestrained competition and reckless abandon. You can try to control the Darkside with their app but, user beware, the Darkside will overpower anything standing in the way of victory – including YOU.
What’s In the Box:
- Darkside Ollie
- 2 Nubby Tires
- 2 Turbo Tires
- 2 Prime Hubs
- 2 Flux Hubs
- USB charging cable
- Quick Start guide
- Free apps available on the App Store and Google Play
Handling and Speed.
Handling the Darkside robot through the app is easy enough, it goes up to a top speed of 14 mph and with its durable polycarbonate body, you can rest assured that it can handle the speed, flips and tricks that you make it do. But, be warned, if you let it sit too long that it will start moving without provocation.
Other Specs:
- LED glow with customizable color settings
- Bluetooth SMART instant connection (100 foot range)
- USB charging (over 1 hour of drive time on a full charge)
- Driving apps: Ollie, Draw N’ Drive
- Programming apps: MacroLab, OrbBasic
- Hackable and programmable internal robot
- App updates that introduce new features and gameplay
- Automatic firmware updates
- Height: 4.7 inches / Length: 3.2 inches / Weight 8.5 ounces
Fun for Everyone.
Dara has been having a great time with Darkside, he enjoys that this little but mighty robot has a fierce personality. Not to mention, he loves the idea that he is playing with a robot that is essentially playing right back with him.
You know that we have come a long way from remote-controlled cars when you can play with a robot with its own personality. It really is a man who was once a small boy’s dream to be able to play with such a gadget.
Ready to WIN?
One lucky Whispered Inspirations reader will WIN a Sphero Darkside! That’s a value of $129! This contest opens on July 31st, 2015 and ends on August 16th, 2015. Open to CANADA only.
BUY IT:
The Darkside from Sphero is reasonably priced at $129 on Sphero’s website and on Amazon. You can head over to the Darkside website for more information and accessories. Why wait and not live out your childhood dream of owning your own robot?
Do you still play with toys/gadgets?
Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!

Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
I can see my husband and son having a blast with this driving the cat and dog nuts! Looks like a lot of fun.
We all will enjoy playing with it but I think might be the one who plays with it the most
My hubby and kids
The entire family would love to play with the sphero but I can see my better half wanting to play the most.
I think everyone in our family would love to play with the Darkside from Sphero. Lots like fun!
My men are still kids at heart, I know they would all love the speed and fun of Darkside.
My kids would love this
My husband would love to play with this with my grandkids!
I think my 15 year old would love this! TY!
I am sure my hubby would have lots of fun playing with it!
This looks like so much fun! My son would love this!
I'm not going to lie, I would love to play with the darkside sphero
Okay – so it might just be me playing this Sphero!
My brother or my little cousins!
my son would love this he loves playing with gadgets
My son would love it!
My nephew would love it, we got one for my niece and now he wants one
My daughter would love to play with the dark side
my brothers!
My husband Jim would like to play with the Darkside.
My youngest son would have so much fun with this!
my oldest son
i think my hubby would love this more than the kids
Definitely my hubby would love to play with this but I think the entire family would have fun taking turns.
Everyone in the family! I would love to have all the kids, even the biggest one (hubby) have family time with everyone. A great choice for time together!
mostly would be the kids but us adults would give it a try too!
My three boys would love the Darkside! Especially my 13 year old, he loves gadgets like this!
My teenage daughter would love this
I would like to play with this
My son and I would have a blast with this!
My boy would love to have the Darkside 🙂
Everyone in my family would want to play with this.
My son Chris would love to play with the Darkside.
Hubby would love to play with it!
The kids mostly would love to play with it! I can see our cats chasing and playing also!
Sophie would love to play with the Darkside.
My son Matt will love to play with the Darkside.
I think my grandson would enjoy playing with this,and maybe me also
My husband would love to play with this!
I think we'd all enjoy playing with it especially my husband and 9 year old daughter.
My young nephew would love this!
everyone in the family would love the Darkside and play with it.
probably the dog!
I am thinking my hubby would have a lot of fun with this, I can see him using it to play with the cats…lol!
My son Joel would enjoy the Darkside!
I get first dibs!
I think my hubby would have the most fun with it 🙂
My nephew J would love to play with the Darkside.
I would love to play with a Sphero!
LOVE TO WIN
My nephew would love this!
I would like playing with the Darkside.
I think that my husband would have fun with this!
I'm pretty sure we'd ALL want to.
I am guessing it would be my hubby having lots of fun with it.
Everyone in the family would love to play with it. Would be so much fun!
My hubby and son would love to play with this!!
I would love to win this for my grandchildren! They would have a blast playing with it!! This is so innovative and interesting for everyone.
My husband would, but the kids would love it too.
My hubby would have fun with Darkside Sphero!
I know everyone in the family would love to play with it!
My Mom just might like to play with Darkside.
I think my BIL Dave would love to play with the Darkside.
hubby and me!
Everyone. But mostly the LOs.
i think everyone would love to play with it, would have to have them share it!
i would love this
I know my niece Jennay would love to play with the Darkside.
Oh I know my hubby would have fun playing with this!
My grandkids and their grandpa would love to play with this!
My 18 year old would LOVE it 🙂
My kids would like it.
MY SON WOULD LOVE IT
my kids would love this
i want it!
My hubby would have a lot of fun with this!
My sister Judy would play with the Darkside.
Everyone would love playing with it! i can see the cats chasing it around too!
the kids have been wanting one and hubby would love to play with it also!
My hubby would have fun with this and so would his grandsons!
me, me, me!
this bad boy is all mine!
My brother Rob would love to play with the Darkside/
My husband and my two daughters would love to play with this.
thanks
I know my brother Harvey would like to try playing with the Darkside.
this guy is all mine
My boys would love this
I know my Mom would love to try the Darkside.
I am sure everyone would have fun with it but especially my hubby!
my hubby would have a ball with this
Everyone would but i think my son would have the most fun
My son would love this ! 😀
i really want this for me
My kids would like it.
this is for me the biggest kid around
Guess I will admit that I would probably have fun with this too (but still thinking hubby would have the most fun!)
My daughter would enjoy playing this with her grandpa, who is a big kid himself & loves all technology! Sphero is so cool!
My son will really enjoy this
It would be my hubby having the most fun!
would love this for myself
You ll have plenty of fun harnessing Darkside s full potential! It s outfitted with Turbo Tires and Flux extra wheels, as well as glowing LEDs so it can take on any terrain day or night.