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| Brand: LeapFrog
Category: Toy
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $46.94
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Rating:  699 reviews
Sales Rank: 54
Color: Green
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 4
Batteries Included: Yes
Age: 4 - 10 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 2.7 x 10.5 x 11
MPN: 20200
Model: 20200
UPC: 708431202009
EAN: 0708431202009
ASIN: B000BTNQUQ
Release Date: June 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Condition: Brand New .Ship within 24 hours on weekdays with delivery confirmation. Satisfication guaranteed.
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| Features:
| • | Portable interactive system with action-packed games focused on learning essentials for preschool to fourth grade | | • | Comes with 2 games built in. | | • | Expandable with large library of games | | • | Teaches phonics, spelling, math, art, music and more |
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Amazon.com
Here is one handheld gaming system that both parents and kids will be able to agree upon. The Leapster Learning Game System takes the brain-building principles that Leapfrog laid out in its earlier electronic learning devices (which have an interactive book format) and applies them to a video-game format. Leapster draws kids in with familiar video game templates—all of which have a secret weapon: a built-in learning component. LeapFrog hopes that kids will become so engaged in the gaming aspects and familiar television and movie characters offered by this toy that they won't even notice that they're learning and reinforcing valuable reading, math, and language skills. Aimed at 4- to 10-year-olds, the 6-by-4-inch Leapster is sized for little hands and comfortably shaped with safe, rounded edges. The 2-1/4-inch touch screen is ample for most of the gaming activities; although a little cluttered when used for the art and drawing modules. Buttons are suitably placed on either side of the unit for thumb-operated control. The right side features "A" and "B" buttons for selecting settings and answers while the left has a multi-directional gamepad for game play. A pen is also attached for drawing, selecting tools and settings, and dragging and placing objects. The 3-inch backlit display makes games visible in the dark (although parents will prefer that the Leapster is shut off at bedtime) and the animated graphics, while not completely state-of-the-art are well done and suitable for this age range.
The Leapster Learning Game System takes the brain-building principles that Leapfrog laid out in its earlier electronic learning devices (which have an interactive book format) and applies them to a video-game format.
| As with the manufacturer's LeapPad products, the Leapster does require the purchase of additional cartridges to expand its capabilities. Kids can choose titles with their favorite characters to play educational games with. The star-studded list of celebrity narrators includes TV personalities, such as SpongeBob Squarepants, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Dora the Explorer; and movie stars, such as Nemo, Cinderella, Ariel (The Little Mermaid), and Batman. Leapfrog's own cartoon star, Tad, is narrates a few as well. While stocking up on the extra software titles can get expensive, it also gives parents some control and input on which characters they'd like their kids to learn from. And, characters for these titles are appropriately matched to the maturity of the targeted grade level (pre-K through 4th grade). Starting up or hitting the Home button takes players to the main menu. There is one staple pre-loaded game that children will likely come back to again and again. Rabbit River is based on the Frogger game format, but with an additional learning element. In letters mode, kids guide their bunny to hop floating logs to the other side of the river while jumping on specific letters to identify them or spell out a requested 3- or 4-letter word. In numbers mode, the bunny must land on specific numbers on the logs to skip count by twos or form a correct equation. The other pre-loaded activity is Color Corral, an interactive coloring book designed to boost creative problem-solving skills. This module is like a kid's version of Photoshop and offers a variety of scenic templates, colors, tools, and moving icons that kids can combine for an infinite number of possibilities. The included manual gives suggestions on how to reinforce these math, reading, and art concepts in the real world. .  | Each game offers multiple skill levels so kids can ease into new territory at the beginner level and challenge themselves with more advanced learning problems as they understand the concept. If kids are stumped at any point during a game, they can hit the Hint button and receive a friendly push in the right direction from an animated tutor, Edison the firefly. Edison also appears automatically if kids answer a question incorrectly several times in a row and coaches the child to reach the correct answer. The Pause button lets kids stop the game for a snack break and pick back up again where they left off. Designed for portability, the Leapster fits easily in a backpack or tote bag and is ideal for more purposeful edutainment on the go, whether it's a quick game on the bus ride to school or hours of playtime during vacation travel. This learning system runs on four AA batteries or on a rechargeable battery pack when combined with the Leapster L-Max Recharging System (sold separately). Leapster covers this handheld device under a 3-month warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
Product Description
Now parents and kids can both feel good about time spent playing electronic games with the Leapster Learning System by LeapFrog. An exciting library of educational games (sold separately) turn this handheld device into a conduit of exciting learning adventures that teaches reading, math, critical thinking, vocabulary and more. Kids can play fun games, read electronic books, create cool art and watch interactive videos. Color display on backlit screen is gentle on the eyes while the jack for optional headphones is gentle on other people's ears. Ages 4 to 10 years. Imported.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 IF YOUR HAVING A HARD TIME CHOOSING PIXTER OR LEAPSTER.... November 22, 2003
S. A. Boehm (Pewaukee, WI USA)
702 out of 744 found this review helpful
Okay I thought I was doing SO great. I found the color pixter in a store and bought it for my 6 and 5 year old. I bought all the color cartridges also. I thought I was done xmas shopping. Then yesterday at the store. What do I see but the Leapster. I almost felt ill. I didn't know what to do. So I went home and opened the pixter and put my batteries in and started to play. But let me tell you that toy is in that box so not even houdini himself could get it out unless he has a screwdriver. Yeap you need a screwdriver. ugh. First off the directions aren't that great. I was playing and trying to figure out the tool bar. Kinda hard. Then when I was trying to put clothes on Barbie they would land on her head and I would try to bring them down and the kept adding the same dress over and over onto the screen. I'm a smart women and I had a real hard time with this stuff. Then I was trying to do other things and theres NO education value at all to this. Expect if you like to doodle and draw. So off I went to buy leapster. I was thrilled I opened the box. NO SCREWS. It came right out. it turned on and its having me count, do my abc's learning money (spongebob cartridge) I thought I was going to have a hard time choosing. No way leapster is my gift to the kids. They will love it. There are more cartridges in color, like Dora and a baseball one and how to write. Leap frog explains everything you need to do. It has an AC adaptor if you want to buy one. You can put headphones in. The screen has adjustment. Pixter does not and its too light. Hard to see the object. Okay so if you hawing and hemming let my goof be your blessing! Its great. The only thing is that it says up to age 8. I really hope they make cartridges pass this age. Because I'm tired of buying leap baby, leap preschool, leap pad, leap pad plus writing. We need something to go with our child for a while. Please let it be this its so much more educational then a game boy! Thank you leapfrog you never disappoint. Back tommorow I go to return pixter and to find more leapster cartridges!!!!! Signed the leapster addict! j/k :) Merry shopping to ya all!
Even better than expected! November 11, 2003
312 out of 333 found this review helpful
My children ages three and four already own just about every Leap Frog toy out there. I decided to purchase the Leapster for Christmas, because they have started to get into video and computer gaming and also enjoy their Leap Pad very much. I test ran the Leapster yesterday and I was really impressed. The color monitor turned out bigger than expected and the graphics are great. Everything is easily accessible thanks to the touch screen. The whole concept behind the product is definitely very similar to all the other Leap Frog items. The same voices and characters as in the Leap Pad books are used. Overall, the system is more than worth the money. I already ordered additional cartridges (Dora, Kindergarten) and can't wait until more will be available. Happy Holidays!
WOW! November 14, 2003
J. Mccance (Wesley Chapel, FL United States)
119 out of 131 found this review helpful
First Impressions
***** Good Build Quality--looks and feels rugid w/great screen protector
***** MUCH better screen than I imagined possible
***** Loud, clear speaker
***** Responsive Interface
*** Mediocre Ergonomics?--directional button-pad position not the best for little hands to quickly find, but should be fine for slower, more thoughtful work
????? Software Just gave one to my nephew for his birthday(obviously didn't buy it here thanks to the NY premiere--grumble), and he loves it. Leepfrog must be losing money on these! I'd expect the screen alone to cost more than I paid. Compared to PocketPCs and gameboys, the screen is massive--Looks like 4"x4". It's well lit w/decent color and resolution. Only viewed indoors (it was getting dark out) so will report back on daylight use. My 5 year old nephew found the power button and volume immediately, and was thrilled that the thing just took him by the hand and 'told' him what to do next. Very cool... Only annoyance so far is the battery compartment--Requires a screw driver to open. Guess they want to move those recharge base stations, which for 20-30 bucks will be worth every penny(i'm sure this bad-boy is gonna eat batteries like tic tacs). If LeapFrog put as much love(ok, effort) into the software and they did the hardware, this thing is gonna totally rock the rug rats. My nephew's in K4 and his sister's in 1st grade--I'll update soon with their takes on it(software).
How to solve problems - Quick list of favorite games. November 5, 2004
Shauna Sheridan (Pleasant Grove, UT United States)
63 out of 63 found this review helpful
I bought my leapster last Christmas and my kids have loved it almost too much. It is constantly being played with. After so much use I wasn't surprised when it started to have a few gliches after 6-7 months of such heavy use, but I decided to call Leapfrog and see if there was anything I could do. He told me to take the cartridges and to dip a Qtip in achohol (I used a table knife covered with a rag dipped in rubbing achohol) and clean the inside of the cartridges, then put it in and out of the leapster. I cleaned my cartides and it has worked perfectly since. The collection of dust inside just needs to be cleaned out and then it worked like new again.
I have all the cartridges and my kids favorites are: First Grade and Kindergarten (These are just plain fun to all my kids from PreK to 5th grade - they like the arcade style and the race car driving that is rewards to learning.) My girl who loves drawing plays Mr. Pencil Drawing program a ton, and my Preschoolers favorite is the Disney princess because she is obsessed with Princesses, and of course the Letter Factory. She is starting to read in Preschool and I give total credit to the Letter Factory and Word factory games. We just got The Incredibles and Junie B cartidges and of those 2 of course The Incredibles is winning and is being played a ton (but what do you expect with the movie as cool as it is :) Mrs. Stretch does a Spelling game Dash does place value like if you have 2354, where does the 3 go, and the other 2 do 2 digit math and teach times tables. Then you are given key cards as you do the game. The family works cooperatively getting through the maze as you get more key cards. I really like the leapster, and my favorite thing is that I can say to my kids its your night with the leapster the sooner you get in bed the sooner you get to play, and they will climb in bed at 7:00 and play till 8:30-9 until I say lights out and make them turn it off. And they all keep track of whose night it is to play. I also love that my little girl is really getting good control of the pencil (hand eye cordination) and that she is just barely 4 and is already putting words together. I love it.
Happy Victim of Marketing December 8, 2003
C. Coln (USA)
49 out of 51 found this review helpful
When I first heard about this toy, I thought it would be another 'educational' toy designed for yuppie parents to think they're doing the best by their kids. I admit it. I was wrong. I saw a commercial for it, and liked what I saw. I read reviews here on Amazon, still skeptical, but I bought it anyway. I couldn't even wait for Christmas. I gave it to my five-year-old son the day I bought it. Wow. He loved it. It was exactly what I've been looking for - an educational handheld that involves learning instead of violent video games (I'm a no-commercial TV, limited movies and media mom). Best of all, he was able to figure out how to use it himself without needing my help at all. This may seem a small thing, but any parent who has had a kid ask how to do something when driving or cooking dinner understands the beauty of this concept. Great screen, graphics, etc. Volume control and headphone inputs (yahoo!). Even a great pause button. After trying to find great educational games for the Game Boy Advance, it's nice to see a product that fits our household's needs and values.
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