Kids don't like to hear that their toys are "educational". Sure, they're smart enough to know the difference between a Nintendo GameCube system versus an XBox 360. But if you tell them that after purchasing the V.Flash Home Edutainment System you'll have money left over to buy them clothes for back to school, I'm sure they won't make a fuss! 

The VTech V.Flash Home Edutainment System, for ages 6 to 10, is an educational video game system that uses MP3-quality sound, streaming video, 3D graphics and real-life images to keep kids engaged while learning. Your kids will learn in many subjects, including mathematics, spelling and geography. Measuring 3.8-by-30.0-by-22.4, the console system includes a joystick and adaptor with the V.Disc "Krazy Race on Jumping Bean Island".

Just how popular are Vtech's edutainment products? According to the press release, in 2005 alone parents spent $1.7 billion. This year, parents are expected to invest an additional $2 billion on the new edutainment systems. "Many moms want to give their kids a video game system, but are worried about software that may include violence or inappropriate content for their kids...VTech is a brand they have come to trust for educational and non-violent game play."

You can beat the back-to-school rush by pre-ordering the VTech V.Flash Home Edutainment System at Walmart.com for $99.96.

[via press release]

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