NEW BASIC FUN: Retro Speak and Spell Electronic Game

• Authentic retro design based on the classic 80's toy

• 5 different play modes for learning and entertainment

• Speech synthesizer technology pronounces words and letters

• Helps children improve spelling and vocabulary

• Contains over 150 commonly misspelled words

• Portable design with built-in handle

• Batteries included for immediate play

Spell: Listen to words pronounced by the console and spell them correctly using the keyboard. The game keeps track of your score and provides feedback on correct and incorrect answers.

Mystery Word: Figure out the mystery word by correctly guessing letters in a certain number of tries. Similar to a hangman-style game, this mode challenges deductive reasoning skills.

Say It: Practice both pronunciation and spelling by repeating words displayed on the screen and then spelling them correctly.

Secret Code: Enter a word and the console will generate a unique code. Challenge friends to decode your messages or use it as a simple encryption game.

Letter: Hear individual letters pronounced to reinforce the connection between written letters and their sounds. Perfect for younger learners just beginning to grasp phonics.

Manufacturer: Basic Fun

Series: Retro Electronic Games

Item Number: 09624

UPC: 0885561096248

Battery Requirements: 3 x AA batteries (included)

Display: LED display for letters and words

Audio: Built-in speaker with volume control

Vocabulary: Over 150 commonly misspelled words

Dimensions: 10 cm x 8 cm x 1 cm

The original Speak & Spell was introduced by Texas Instruments in 1978, making history as one of the first handheld electronic educational games with a speech synthesizer. It was developed by a team led by Paul Breedlove, with the ambitious goal of using the latest technology to help children learn to spell.

Speak & Spell was revolutionary for its time, featuring one of the first single-chip speech synthesizers capable of reproducing human speech through digital means rather than using recorded audio. This technology, called linear predictive coding, was groundbreaking and allowed for a compact device with an extensive vocabulary.

The device gained widespread popularity throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, becoming a staple in many households and classrooms. It achieved additional fame when it appeared in the 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," where it was modified by the character Elliott to help E.T. "phone home."

This modern recreation by Basic Fun faithfully reproduces the classic design and functionality while updating some elements for today's children, bringing this nostalgic educational toy to a new generation.

Spelling Improvement: Through repetition and interactive feedback, children develop stronger spelling skills, particularly for commonly misspelled words.

Phonetic Awareness: Hearing words pronounced while seeing them spelled helps children connect sounds to written letters, strengthening phonetic understanding.

Vocabulary Building: Exposure to a wide range of words helps expand vocabulary knowledge in an engaging format.

Memory Skills: The game format encourages memorization techniques as children try to remember correct spellings.

Independent Learning: The portable, self-contained nature of the device allows children to practice independently at their own pace.

Technology Familiarity: While nostalgic for adults, this device introduces children to basic keyboard skills and digital learning in a simplified format.

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

Estimated Delivery Time: 3-5 business days for standard shipping; 1-2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.

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