The user holds a physical book-like object and the software displays content on the television's screen.

[4] The Wonderbook has received mixed reception over the years since its original release.

Shortly after the Wonderbook's release in 2012, Wired talked highly of its cheap price point ($34.99/£22.99) alongside its unique approach to augmented reality.

[5] The Sixth Axis, another video game review/news website, looked back on the Wonderbook 4 years later to examine the hardware.

Though the Wonderbook itself is awkwardly large, Jim Hargreaves agreed that the tech was impressive for its time despite its quick obsolescence.