Thursday, May 5, 2011

LeapFrog Leapster2 Learning Game Case (Green)

LeapFrog Leapster2 Learning Game Case

Protect any Leapster2 or original Leapster learning game system! Carrying case also holds up to 4 game cartridges. Leapster handheld and game cartridges sold separately.

LeapFrog Leapster2 Learning Game Case Description

Protect any Leapster2 or original Leapster learning game system! Carrying case also holds up to 4 game cartridges. Leapster handheld and game cartridges sold separately.

Leap Frog Leapster2 Learning Game Case Features

  • Protects any LeapFrog Leapster2 or original Leapster learning game system
  • Use to store and protect, perfect for on-the-go
  • Holds up to 4 game cartridges

Leap Frog Leapster2 Learning Game Case Review

           "This was not a toy and is not educational but happy I purchased it bc it keeps the boys Leapfrog safe from scratches. "

          "The Leapster case is great to store the Leapster 2; my grandsons were traveling at Christmas when they received their Leapster 2's. I ordered the cases right after to Christmas to protect the toy on their way home. It is great!

          "This is great for my boys ages 5.5 and 4. They are able to keep track of their leapster and store extra cartridges for when we are traveling. It allows for less mommy work and is very easy for them to handle on their own. Kids friendly and durable can handle spills and tumbles and still stay in tact. "

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Leap Frog Leapster2 Learning Game System (Green)

Leap Frog Leapster2 Learning Game System
 
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.




Leap Frog Leapster2 Learning Game System Description

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

Leap Frog Leapster2 Learning Game System Features

  • Men's hybrid bike with aluminum hybrid frame is great for commuting through town or by trail
  • SR Suntour suspension fork cushions your ride
  • EasyFire 21-speed shifters and Shimano rear derailleur
  • Alloy linear pull brakes; smooth-riding 700c wheels
  • Swept-back handlebar; padded saddle for comfort

Leap Frog Leapster2 Learning Game System Review

           "I bought this for my nephews. They actually own two. They love it and enjoy playing with it. It's very informative and educational. I've fiddled around with it myself. My brother also bought his kids one and they love it. Seems like its the new gameboy somewhat or replaced the DS. "

          "We bought the Leapster for a 1600 mile road trip. My five year old daughter loved it and played it for hours instead of watching movies. My three year old enjoyed it too, but it was a too complicated for her. She preferred a simpler fisherprice "computer" we got on the trip. After two weeks the sound stop worker. The replacement through Amazon was easy. They are already mailing me a new one before they get the old one back.

          "I bought this to give my 4 1/2 year old a fun way to work on letters and numbers. He loves his leapster. I would recommend this to every parent. It is great in resturants as long as you turn down the volume or use headphones. Also great in the car for long drives. I wish it came with a letters and numbers game instead of the chicken game but the chicken game is fun. I also bought the Go Diego Go game which I would recommend. "

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