Sphero’s adorable iPhone-enabled R2-D2 droid falls to its lowest price in months at $52 (25% off)

$70 $52

Amazon offers the Sphero R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid for $51.74 shipped. That’s good for an $18 discount from the going rate and comes within $2 of the Amazon all-time low from June. For comparison, we haven’t seen it sell for less since. Sphero’s adorable R2-D2 features iPhone control, a retractable leg alongside lights, and sound effects that give the droid unmistakable charm It even includes STEAM activities to get the ball rolling for programming concepts and more. Rated 4.3/5 stars from over 230 customers.

Alternatively, Sphero’s Mini Robotic Ball only costs $40 and includes many of the same features like app-control and STEAM activities. Although you’re ditching the Star Wars branding, it’s a more affordable option.

Sphero R2-D2 Droid features:

  • Authentic Movement – Drive R2-D2 with your device, go from bipod to tripod stances, or trigger emotive waddles
  • Integrated Speaker & LEDs – Sounds come right from R2-D2, and front and rear lights are fully functional.
  • Code R2-D2 – Download the Sphero Edu app and use character-specific commands to program R2-D2 and complete STEM activities.
  • Watch With Me – View films from the Star Wars saga with R2-D2 reacting by your side.
  • Holographic Simulation – Explore the Star Wars galaxy, roam iconic ship interiors, and more.

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