was discontinued in 2010. Models Standard Models VideoNow - The first model, released in 2003. Its screen has a resolution of 80×80, is black and white, and isn't backlit. Instead, users would need to buy an official light accessory to use the device in the dark. PVDs made for this model are also much smaller than those made for later models. It uses discs. VideoNow Color - The second model, Released in 2004. Its most notable improvement over the original model is the screen, which along with the ability to display in full color, now has a resolution of 240×160 and a backlight. Another improvement is the ability to fast forward and rewind the video, while the first model only allowed for going between chapters. It is also backwards compatible with the original model's PVDs, though the image is cropped due to differing resolutions. It uses discs. VideoNow Jr. - The third model, released by subsidiary Playskool in 2004. It is a variation of the VideoNow Color designed for preschoolers, with a more childish design, rubberized corners, bigger buttons for ease of use, and two eject hatches which have to be pulled at the same time to minimize the risk of opening the disc tray by accident. The PVDs for this system are also heavily flexible in order to prevent them from breaking when bent. Despite this, they can be played in a VideoNow Color and vice versa. VideoNow XP - The fourth model, released in 2005. It uses a clamshell design, has a larger screen than the VideoNow Color, and was designed with functionality for FMV games. Standard PVDs released during the XP's lifespan would also feature a simple trivia game with questions about the episode included, which could only be played on the XP. If a PVD game is put into a VideoNow Color or Jr, the footage will play in the order it is stored on the disc. VideoNow Color FX - The fifth and final model, released in 2006. It is effectively a rerelease of the VideoNow Color that uses translucent plastic. Special editions Kool-Aid Red VideoNow (only available through Kool-Aid Kool Points) SpongeBob Exclusive Edition Video Now Color (For the release of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie) Accessories VideoNow Light was a light accessory made for the original VideoNow, as it didn't have a backlight or its own. It requires a separate AA battery. A carrying