LeapFrog Leapster 2 Learning Game System - Green

Sunday, August 7, 2011

LeapFrog Leapster 2 Learning Game System - Green

Lest Price :$69.99

Sale Price: $49.00

Product Description


With this smart handheld system, children learn valuable school skills through a variety of animated games and activities. Kids use the interactive touch screen and stylus throughout 30 educational games featuring characters they love. The Leapster2 System also offers several options for creative play. Little learners can easily connect online for extra activities and rewards. And best of all, parents can use the Leapster2 to connect to the LeapFrog Learning Path, an online, interactive tool in which parents can get updates and see firsthand what their children are learning.

Leapster2 System comes with built-in starter games; additional software sold separately. Requires 4 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 13"W x 10.5"H.


Product Details




























  • Product Dimensions:

    2.5 x 10.3 x 13 inches ; 1 pounds





  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)









  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.







  • ASIN: B00134TC10












  • Item model number: 21155












  • Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 8 years




























  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank:























    #94 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

























































































































































    • Product Features





    Color: Green






    • 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.




    Editorial Reviews


    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.



    Children will love playing the educational games. View larger.


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

    Fun Factor:

    Durability:

    (what this means)

    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 advanced giving them spelling and multiplication practice, all while navigating a dragon past monstrous storm clouds and scrambling to collect magic crystals. The "Creativity Castle Art Studio" is a rather low-tech art program. Players can select a background scene to "color" using the stylus and "decorate" with fun animated stamps. While it does foster creativity, this program is somewhat clumsy -- your Paint program on your PC does a much better job. But "Dragons" was fun enough to keep even an adult tester enjoyably diverted.

    Unfortunately, an SD card is required for taking advantage of some of what the Leapster 2 has to offer -- which is a drawback, because it must be purchased separately. For example, without the SD card (which offers more memory) you cannot save artwork.

    In the meantime, without the SD card, you can still purchase game cartridges, as well as download new games, or take advantage of the online "Learning Path". (This online program allows you to register and upload your children's Leapster 2 profiles to show you their learning activities and their progress.)  And you still can plug your console -- with the included USB cable -- into your PC for your children to view and print "rewards" for completing different game levels (for Dragons to the Rescue, they're certificates of achievement) or to print pictures to color with actual crayons (to encourage some "old-fashioned" creativity!) You must first install the Leapster 2 software on your computer, which comes on the included CD-ROM.

    What's in the Box
    Leapster 2 Game System, USB cable, CD-ROM

    PC Requirements

    All Leapster games work with all Leapster systems.
    PC Requirements

    Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system
    Pentium III 500 MHz processor
    Monitor resolution of at least 1024 X 768
    Available USB port
    256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
    300 MB free disk space
    Internet connection
    Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 or higher
    CD reader

    Mac Requirements

    Mac OS X 10.4+
    PPC G4 or any Intel-based Apple computer
    Monitor resolution of at least 1024 X 768
    Available USB port
    256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
    300 MB free disk space
    Internet connection
    Safari application
    CD reader




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