LeapFrog Leapster 2 Learning Game System - Green Review


Features
  • The preschool gaming handheld that connects to the LeapFrog Learning Path, an online experience that lets you see what your child is learning.
  • Play and learn school skills on the go or connect online for extra activities and rewards.
  • Library of over 30 exciting learning games featuring characters kids love.
  • Included and additional games teach skills in a range of subjects, such as language arts, reading, mathematics and science.
  • Parents can connect online to the LeapFrog Learning Path to see what their child is learning. Kids connect online for extra activities and rewards.

Price: $69.99
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Product DetailsTechnical InformationCustomer Reviews

Amazon.com
Put innovative creativity and fun at your kids' fingertips -- and watch them learn in the process -- with the The LeapFrog Leapster 2 Learning Game System. This battery-operated handheld game system goes where your children go, and brings plenty of learning fun along. It comes with two pre-installed educational games, and many more are available: purchase an optional SD card separately for access to additional online games and to take advantage of other online features; or you can purchase game cartridges to add to your Leapster 2 repository. The included games have skill levels suitable for children ages 4 to 8.

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Children will love playing the educational games. View larger.



Insert different game cartridges (sold separately) for endless fun. View larger.

What We Think
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The Good: Battery-powered console goes where your child goes, offers versatile, educational fun.

The Bad: An SD card, which must be purchased separately, is required to take advantage of some Leapster 2 features.

In a Nutshell: Handheld game console offers fun, educational games that accommodate your child's learning curve. At a Glance
Ages: 4 to 8
Requires: Four AA batteries


The console has a comfortable, curved shape, although it may be a tad large and heavy for smaller hands. It features a full-color touch screen and sound that's a far cry better than the beeps of old-school handheld consoles. (Parents will appreciate the volume control and a jack for headphones!) Control and manipulate the console with the included stylus and with the videogame-style D pad and other buttons.

We found the initial set-up to be relatively easy: install the four required AA batteries, and navigate through the self-explanatory screens to create user profiles for up to 3 children (which come in handy for accessing online features). After this quick set-up, a menu screen will appear, where you can choose to play the pre-loaded games, go online, or insert a game cartridge.

Fun and Learning
Leapster 2 games are designed to grow with your child ages 4 through 8. The console is pre-loaded with two games: The "Dragons to the Rescue! Learning Game," is a "video game" type activity with four different levels, the first helping kids identify letters and numbers, the most