Anki Overdrive: Fast And Furious Edition

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This slowed down the pace of the race, and made it a lot less pick-up-and-play than the others we tested. What makes ddl's InfiniDrive ( previously known as OverDrive) the world's most intelligent battle racing system? By the time we'd got used to how to change the speed and braking settings for our cars we were doing it as fast as an F1 pitstop. Anki’s sophisticated programming has created “self-aware robot” supercars that are equipped with cutting-edge technology, such as optical sensors, a dedicated 50MHz CPU, and two high-performance motors for optimal maneuvering within one-millimeter accuracy.

However, we had to keep putting the cars back on the charging stations as they seemed to drain quicker than the promised 15 to 20 minutes of racing.We used my phone and my boys’ phones, which become our controllers to start or stop races, increase or decrease speed, stop, use weapons, and change lanes.

It’s convenient to use your phone or tablet, but it's a drawback if your child doesn’t have their own. Digital Dream labs seem to still have plans to expand the Overdrive system, but at the moment it seems limited to providing app support for existing Anki Overdrive sets. My 14-year-old son actually had the opposite reaction: “Mom, that’s exactly what happens in real races.

The app is simple to use, though it doesn't offer as many modes as the Overdrive or Scalextric's app.

Keep in mind, the company is no longer developing this product; the available cars may become obsolete soon. After reviewing the resources that would be required to update these apps, we have decided to retire them and continue support for OverDrive 2.As it mimicked the same structure of play and earned upgrades that popular video games employ, it was second nature for him.

It’s pulse-pounding play, made possible through state-of-the-art tech and it's an experience unlike anything else.

After inserting the Arc Air powerbase into the Scalextric set we were surprised to find the track was overloading, meaning we couldn't race. All this comes at a greater cost though, which means more detriment in terms of money wasted if you choose the wrong set.