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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.
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Leapster 2 games are designed to grow with your child ages
4 through 8, and the console comes pre-loaded with two games |
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What We Think
Fun Factor:
Durability:
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 many Leapster 2 features.
In a Nutshell: Handheld game console offers fun, educational games that
accommodate your child's learning curve.
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At a Glance
Ages: 4 to 8
Requires: Four AA batteries
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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 much of what the
Leapster 2 has to offer -- which is a drawback, because it must be purchased
separately. Without the SD card, which offers more memory, you cannot save
artwork, download new games, or take advantage of the online "Learning Path,"
which will be available August 2008. (This online program allows you to register
and upload your children's Leapster 2 profiles to show you their learning
activities and their progress.)
In the meantime, without the SD card, you can still purchase game cartridges.
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
From the Manufacturer
Leapster2 Connected Learning Game System Introducing Leapster2 - the only
preschool learning game system that offers personalized insights into what your
child is learning. Following on the heels of the best-selling Leapster® learning
game system, the new Leapster2 handheld is the next generation of
learn-everywhere gaming from LeapFrog. Like the Leapster learning game system,
the Leapster2 handheld offers a robust learning experience through built-in
tutorials and learning levels that adapt automatically to your child’s pace. Its
touch screen and stylus help develop motor skills used in writing, while its
compact design makes it easy for kids to play on the go. It’s also compatible
with all 30+ Leapster learning games, so kids can practice a wide variety of
skills for school as they play and learn with their favorite characters. Yet the
Leapster2 system also offers a whole new layer of benefits by connecting to the
computer. Your kids can play on the go, and then connect their handhelds to your
home computer to collect fun rewards they’ve earned. A new online creativity
studio also lets them upload art that they’ve created, embellish it or change it
completely, and publish it to share. With the new USB connection, you can also
see your children’s progress in recent games, get detailed updates on the skills
they are exploring and share in their accomplishments. The Leapster2 system is
one of three new LeapFrog Connected learning systems that connect to the
LeapFrog Learning Path, a free online tool at leapfrog.com that offers
unparalleled insights into your child’s learning. Appropriate for ages 4 years
to 8 years. All Leapster games work with all Leapster systems.
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 2 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 13"W x 10.5"H.
