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Sphero Ollie Darkside App Controlled Robot

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  • App-controlled robot with a tough polycarbonate shell that will travel up to 6.3 m/s (20.6 f/s, 14 mph)
  • Bluetooth SMART instant connection (100 foot range)
  • USB charging cable provides over an hour of gameplay
  • 2 Nubby Tires, 2 Turbo Tires, 2 Prime Hubs, 2 Flux Hubs for all terrain options and tricks
  • Free iOS & Android compatible apps give you the power to control – speed, acceleration, turn radius and glowing LED
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Robots for Kids

Sphero Darkside App-Controlled Robot

The future of app-enabled robotic racing.

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Meet Darkside

An electrical beast that draws its energy from unrestrained competition and reckless abandonment

Devious. Defiant. Diabolical. Dangerous. Command this app-enabled robot with these forces to unleash its unrivaled power. But take heed – the Darkside will overpower anything standing in the way of victory – including its master. You have been warned.

We built Darkside for those who would rather lead than follow

In this electronic age, we are determined to prove that an electric motor can capture the thrill of speed. Darkside's durable shell means you don’t have to worry about crashing and built-in LEDs with customizable settings let you drive at night.

This machine tops out at 14 mph – faster than you can run

Equip Darkside with grip tires for off-road traction or remove them to drift on smooth surfaces.

Tech Specs

  • Capable of rolling speeds up to 7 feet per second. That’s faster than you
  • Bluetooth SMART instant connection (100 foot range)
  • USB charging cable (over 1 hour of drive time on a full charge)
  • LED glow with customizable color settings
  • Automatic firmware updates
  • Height: 4.7 inches Length: 3.2 inches Weight: 8.5 ounces
  • App updates that introduce new features and gameplay

Features

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Super tough on the outside

Tackle the toughest terrain with total confidence. Darkside’s polycarbonate shell protects the electric motor, while the cutting-edge design repels water. This rough-and-tumble robot is built to take on anything that stands in the way.

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Gravity-defying tricks

Swipe, tap or hold the gesture pad to make Darkside perform different tricks. With hundreds of trick combos to discover and master, you’ll constantly be challenged to push your skills.

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Drive your own way

You have the power to adjust Darkside's speed, handling and acceleration. With the option to use Drift Wheels or Grip Tires, you control your driving experience from start to finish.

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Darkside Accessories

Darkside has interchangeable parts that include tires and hubcaps. Additional style and colors are available at our website.

Easy to use, challenging to master

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Darkside

What's in the box?
  • Ollie Darkside robot
  • USB charging cable
  • 2 Nubby Tires
  • 2 Turbo Tires
  • 2 Prime Hubs
  • 2 Flux Hubs
  • Quick Start guide
  • Legal Guide
Free apps

Discover more by visiting the iTunes App Store or Google Play. With over 30 apps available for Sphero, you’ll never run out of ways to play.

Wickedly Smart On The Inside

Launch the app, then touch your Bluetooth Smart enabled device to your Darkside

- Darkside is an electrically propelled computer with onboard intelligence that gives you real-time feedback on tricks. You can also program Darkside using the Sphero MacroLab app. If you leave this robot idle for too long, it may get a mind of its own.

- This app gives you the power to control everything about Darkside – speed, acceleration, turn radius and glowing LED colors.

Hackable and programmable internal robot

Featuring driving apps such as Ollie, Draw N' Drive and programming apps, Macrolab and Orb Basic.

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    Meet Darkside - Devious. Defiant. Diabolical. Dangerous. This is Darkside – an electrical beast that draws its energy from unrestrained competition and reckless abandonment. Command this app-enabled robot with these forces to unleash its unrivalled power. But take heed – the Darkside will overpower anything standing in the way of victory – including its master. You have been warned.

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    4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Customers find the toy figure fun and cool. They say it's a great gift idea. However, some have issues with battery life and speed. There are mixed opinions on functionality, ease of control, durability, and connectivity.

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    31 customers mention "Fun"31 positive0 negative

    Customers enjoy the toy figure. They find it fun and easy to use. The figure is durable and seems indestructible. Many customers appreciate the concept and consider it a cool novelty item. However, some mention that it's not suitable for kids under 3 years old due to its small size.

    "...The tricks are fun and it does go pretty fast (fast enough I end up often crashing an inevitably getting stuck on the wall)...." Read more

    "...Ollie has a remarkably fun personality for a robot. Much more fun than BB-8. Truly the most fun I've ever had with a remote control toy." Read more

    "...you change position, you have to recalibrate the Ollie, it's a cool novelty item but I wouldn't recommend for kids under 12 or so, and even then I..." Read more

    "...It's going to be a lot of fun in the spring when he's a bit older and we try it out at a skate park!" Read more

    6 customers mention "Gift value"6 positive0 negative

    Customers like the gift value of the toy figure.

    "It’s a great gift/toy the only thing is the app is a little glitchy but not enough where I wouldn’t buy it again or give it at a gift." Read more

    "My grandson really loved this little guy. It was a great Christmas gift." Read more

    "Nice gift to kids(boys)..." Read more

    "Great gift!..." Read more

    30 customers mention "Functionality"20 positive10 negative

    Customers have different views on the toy's functionality. Some find it fun and enjoyable, while others mention issues like the tricks board not working properly, disappointing performance, or a waste of money.

    "...touchy but my 11 year old is getting the hang of it and is driving it quite well now...." Read more

    "...Worked like a charm! So, is recommend going through Apple. Fun to play with, even for this old guy!" Read more

    "...It just isnt very interesting. Definitely do not recommend for kids 10.and up. For.younger ones, perhaps, but you can do better with your money." Read more

    "This guy rocks. I think the Sphero is great and can't wait to learn how to hack it but with Ollie I just want to take it off sweet jumps and pull..." Read more

    17 customers mention "Durability"11 positive6 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the toy figure. Some find it durable and well-built, while others report issues like weak battery life, defective parts, and poor replacement methods. The quality seems to vary among customers.

    "...It gets the fourth star mainly for its appearance and durability and the dog likes chasing it around the house." Read more

    "Super durable!..." Read more

    "This is neat, but it is hard to understand how the combination of the poor HUBCAP replacement method and lack of clear instructions made through..." Read more

    "...The unit itself is easy to control, durable with solid battery life. Definitely purchase the rugged tires for outdoor use btw...." Read more

    17 customers mention "Ease of control"8 positive9 negative

    Customers have different views on the toy figure's control. Some find it easy to use and fast, with good instructions delivered digitally. Others mention that steering takes some time to get used to, but once you get it, it's a lot of fun.

    "...Learning the controls is a bit of a trick and I find it a bit touchy but my 11 year old is getting the hang of it and is driving it quite well now...." Read more

    "A lot of fun! Once you get the hang of steering, it is quite agile, and fast! It has a good range. (40 yds Max)...." Read more

    "...Controlling the Ollie can get frustrating at first but with a lot of practice it gets easier...." Read more

    "...These instructions are delivered digitally, so an app update featuring better text is not much investment or effort...." Read more

    8 customers mention "Connectivity"4 positive4 negative

    Customers have different experiences with the toy figure's connectivity. Some find it easy to connect with the app and control directions and flip tricks, going pretty fast. Others report issues like not connecting, constantly disconnecting when using their Moto G4.

    "...The tricks are fun and it does go pretty fast (fast enough I end up often crashing an inevitably getting stuck on the wall)...." Read more

    "Had a lot of trouble connecting on Android, so I decided to try Apple instead. Worked like a charm! So, is recommend going through Apple...." Read more

    "Awesome toy and easy to use app" Read more

    "It is hard to drive and the first one we received would not connect to any device...." Read more

    6 customers mention "Battery life"0 positive6 negative

    Customers are unhappy with the battery life of the toy figure. They report that it doesn't hold a charge well, has slow charging speeds, and takes long recharge breaks. Some say the battery stopped charging properly shortly after getting it and the speed decreased.

    "...PS-it takes practice and has a short battery life...." Read more

    "First one I received didn’t hold a charge, or my new one doesn’t seem much better...." Read more

    "...It turns out to be a defective piece. Battery lasted only 10 minutes. I contacted Sphero Technical Support...." Read more

    "...taken more time to explore the coding app, but slow speeds and long recharge breaks became to frustrating for this thing to be fun...." Read more

    6 customers mention "Speed"0 positive6 negative

    Customers are unhappy with the toy figure's speed. They mention it's unresponsive and slow compared to other models, and it takes a long time to update and calibrate with their smartphones at first.

    "...It takes a very long time to be updated and be faired with your smartphone at first time, and kids are.. you know, not that patient ;)..." Read more

    "...Mine only ran for 30 minutes before I get a noticeable drop in speed...." Read more

    "...These devices always feel sluggish and difficult to get them to do what I want in comparison to other remote control devices...." Read more

    "...Gyro seems incredibly unresponsive and slow compared to the companies videos...." Read more

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    Bought it for my little brother and he loves it. I love it I might Buy one for myself
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    • Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2015
      My son saved his allowance for over 6 months to get this and after a week of solid play it has been worth it. Learning the controls is a bit of a trick and I find it a bit touchy but my 11 year old is getting the hang of it and is driving it quite well now. The tricks are fun and it does go pretty fast (fast enough I end up often crashing an inevitably getting stuck on the wall).

      I am amazed how long the battery lasts (over an hour) and the range is about 30-40 feet.

      It is not sealed like the sphero so I don't know how long it will last with dirt and dust and it is certainly not waterproof.

      So far though it has been a great purchase.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016
      A lot of fun! Once you get the hang of steering, it is quite agile, and fast! It has a good range. (40 yds Max). The different tires come in handy.
      Ollie does stop everyone who sees it, and their eyes open in childlike wonder. Ollie has a remarkably fun personality for a robot. Much more fun than BB-8. Truly the most fun I've ever had with a remote control toy.
      4 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019
      I have two kids and they thought this was cool when I was playing with it, but once I handed it over they soon found themselves more engrossed with trying to figure out the controls then having fun. They want to move, but whenever you change position, you have to recalibrate the Ollie, it's a cool novelty item but I wouldn't recommend for kids under 12 or so, and even then I think they would fast become bored.
    • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
      I met my nephews for the first time in 3 years. So I wanted to give them some impressive gifts, this one and a sphero bb-8 droid. Those surely worked and I'm the best uncle now.
      CAUTION : check and see if the toy works before you meet the children, if this is a gift for children. It takes a very long time to be updated and be faired with your smartphone at first time, and kids are.. you know, not that patient ;) Also, I'd recommend you to learn how to drive it before you give it to them. It was a little bit tricky to me at first time and it somehow made me from the coolest uncle to a dumbest one...
      22 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017
      After seeing the videos I couldn't wait for this to arrive. I was pleasantly surprised on how quick it got to me as it arrived 2 days before quoted time. But was highly disappointed with the run time and speed.
      According to packaging and the website the Ollie will run for an hour on a full charge and travel at up to 14 MPH. Neither of which proved true. Mine only ran for 30 minutes before I get a noticeable drop in speed. Controlling the Ollie can get frustrating at first but with a lot of practice it gets easier. It gets the fourth star mainly for its appearance and durability and the dog likes chasing it around the house.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019
      Super durable! I was so afraid to break it but no joke u can be pretty rough with this... you kinda have to at times cause the parts really snap on hard. My son loves doing the stunts with it and getting to be rough.
    • Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2019
      Here I sit on Christmas Eve, getting ready to wrap this gift I purchased for my son. I specifically chose and paid for a new item. What I received is a refurbished item, along with the box torn in places.

      This is not a review on Sphero, per se, as, so far with their products, I’ve been very pleased. This is more of a warning to others. Just because it says it is new on Amazon’s description, doesn’t mean it will arrive that way. Make sure to look closer when you receive your item. Unfortunately, with my busy life, I trusted in that a little too much too late for this item. Now I will be presenting this to my son with hidden, embarrassment. Not cool.
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      Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2019
      Here I sit on Christmas Eve, getting ready to wrap this gift I purchased for my son. I specifically chose and paid for a new item. What I received is a refurbished item, along with the box torn in places.

      This is not a review on Sphero, per se, as, so far with their products, I’ve been very pleased. This is more of a warning to others. Just because it says it is new on Amazon’s description, doesn’t mean it will arrive that way. Make sure to look closer when you receive your item. Unfortunately, with my busy life, I trusted in that a little too much too late for this item. Now I will be presenting this to my son with hidden, embarrassment. Not cool.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019
      My three year old can actually play with this to some extent. He loves trapping ollie in a box and watching him spin. It's going to be a lot of fun in the spring when he's a bit older and we try it out at a skate park!

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    • Cliente de Amazon
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto.
      Reviewed in Mexico on August 17, 2017
      Excelente producto, muy divertido y responsivo, ademas de contar con una buena resistencia ante los golpes. Llego en muy buenas condiciones. Gracias.
    • Ivy C.
      3.0 out of 5 stars Dark Ollie doesn't work after 1 month
      Reviewed in Singapore on July 31, 2020
      The battery is not good. This is the 2nd Ollie we bought. My grandson played with it for only 1 month and it doesn't work any more. Same with the first Ollie we bought. The battery didn't last too. Hardly played with the 1st one and the battery died. Very disappointing. My grandson loves it that's why we bought a 2nd one for him but yet another disappointment.
    • Victor Mendoza
      5.0 out of 5 stars Divercion
      Reviewed in Mexico on September 2, 2019
      Exelente producto y muy divertido
    • Antonio Frías
      4.0 out of 5 stars Excelente Producto, la verdad es un buen juguete.
      Reviewed in Mexico on October 21, 2024
      Excelente Producto, la verdad es un buen juguete, lastima que ya este descontinuado de manera oficial por parte de la empresa Ollie, ya que incluso el software que lo controla ya no se encuentra en playstore o en Apple Store .... en fin a mi hijo le gusto mucho y lo mejor es que la pila es recargable y funciona al 100%. Deberían de activar de nuevo esos productos en Latinoamérica para darles soporte.
    • Jhonise89
      3.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
      Reviewed in Mexico on December 14, 2016
      Bueno pero no se controla muy fácil con el celular y también es muy entendido y divertido jugar con el