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LeapFrog Leapster 2 Learning Game System - Green | 
| Brand: LeapFrog
Category: Toy
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $35.44
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Seller: ANTOnline
Rating:  164 reviews
Sales Rank: 15
Color: Green
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 4 - 8 years
Display Size: 3
Battery: 4 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 2.5 x 10.3 x 13
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Warranty: 3 months warranty
MPN: 21155
Model: 21155
UPC: 708431211551
EAN: 0708431211551
ASIN: B00134TC10
Release Date: July 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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. |
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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.
Amazon.com Review
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
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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 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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| Customer Reviews:
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 Durable Fun Education Toy August 25, 2010
L. Lockett (CA, US)
My daughter received this as a gift and now her little sister (3) uses it also. this is a great learning tool that is fun and durable. My daughters love playing with it, but the youngest has not learned to treat it with care.
My 4 year old daughter LOVES her leapster!! August 20, 2010
Jennifer Renfro
I bought this for my daughter for her 4th birthday(she has the pink one), she LOVES IT!! She wants to play it all the time. It very easy to set up and download the first "free" game. I also bought the Tinker bell game. She LOVES her Tinker Bell game. It's very educational and she'll be able to learn and play for sometime!
I would recommend this to any parent who has a child from 4-8.
 Stylus doesn't work, and leapfrong cust. serv. is a nightmare August 18, 2010
dznermom (Chicago, IL)
I ordered this for my daughter and gave it to her just in time for a long car trip we're leaving on. She opened the unit, and as she opened each of the 4 games I got to go w/ it, she got more and more excited to play it! Imagine our disappointment when we popped the beloved princesses into the unit, waited 15 minutes for my husband to register it on their website (not optional,) and sat through a ridiculously long series of intro screens that you have to endure EVERY TIME you put a new game in only to find out the stylus really had about 30% functionality. This was last night. She tried to play the games, but as the stylus is garbage, she got very frustrated and gave up on them. This morning we tried again, only to have the stylus not work at all! I call leapfrog to request a refund, with the expectation that this would not be a big deal for a defective unit, and I would go out today and buy one in a store. Now imagine my anger when I get through to leapfrog in India, I'm asked a series of identifying questions, email, phone number, etc. (which I had to keep repeating b/c of the language barrier) before I can even explain the problem. Then I'm told that if I want a refund, I have to ship the unit back, along w/ the headphones that don't work either, at my expense, and that's only after they give me a return authorization number. To get a replacement, I have to write the RAN on the screen in sharpie, take a picture of it, scan the receipt, and send it to my friend in India. I'm not kidding. Why they can't just send a self-addressed envelope or box w/ the new unit is beyond me. I should expect my (hopefully) functioning unit in 10-15 days. So, I'm out of luck for our very long drive. Below is a copy of my instructions for getting a working toy for which I have already paid. Skip this thing, or be prepared for a huge headache and very disappointed child.
We apologize for the inconvenience & for the trouble you are experiencing right now.
Below are the instructions you need to follow in order to receive your product replacement.
You will need to scan & send a copy of the receipt, and also deface the product with the following RMA# xxx Once this is done you can email a photo of the defaced product.
Once we receive this information we will enter it into our system, and process your replacement item to be shipped.
Please note: Once we receive your copy of the receipt, or picture of the defaced product it can take up to 10 to 15 business days for you to receive a replacement item.
Should you need further assistance please let us know.
Thank you.
Died after 3 days August 15, 2010
Taneipoo
I cannot believe that this game did not last more than 3 days after presenting my 5 y-o with it. This product is not durable I do not recommend that any buys it. Yes, it is a fun tool, etc. But it doesn't last long, the touchscreen being the main purpose of using the device is the 1st thing to go. Once that is unusable there isn't much else you can do with this game other than to use it as paperweight TSK!!!!
 Leapster 2 Review July 28, 2010
froggy23
I have purposely chosen not to write a review on the Leapster 2.... until now. I wanted to see how durable it was in the long run. We purchased the Leapster 2 for our son about 14 months ago. We also bought the recharging system as well as I figured that AA batteries wouldn't last long in a game system like that. I was impressed with it, and ultimately would buy another one. I am not as impressed with Leap Frog's customer service. We were right out of the one year warranty and the Leapster quit working right. The screen quit responding and it would randomly shut off during the games. I first thought it was the rechargable battery going out, but put AA batteries in and it still did the same thing. So I called Leap Frog. Their solution?? Buy another one. They were at least nice enough to give me a 15% off code off of another Leapster from their online store, however, after checking their prices, I decided to wait for a sale on the game system. Considering their high prices on their website, I still have yet to buy another one because 15% off is almost nothing.
My son dearly loved his Leapster. He played it every day, several times a day. There are a couple of games for his age that he gets frustrated with, however over all, he gets a lot of enjoyment out of it. He was definitely sad to throw it in the trash. The graphics are grainy in my opinion, but it doesn't seem to bother him. He even puts it on and takes it off the charger by himself.
I only gave the Leapster 3 stars over all, because for the $70 we spent on it, I would have definitely expected it to last longer than a year. However, I see this as a common complaint, but it would be nice if Leap Frog would offer extended warranties on their items. I will definitely not buy it direct from them again because of this. The only place I have found that offers an extended warranty on the Leapster is Toys R Us and I will be buying the next one from them because of this. From past experience, an extended warranty is a must have on this item.
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