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Leapster2 handheld is the next generation of learn-everywhere gaming from LeapFrog. 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 15 original Leapster learning games, so children can practice a wide variety of skils for school as they play and learn with their favourite characters.
The Leapster2 system also offers a whole new layer of benefits by connecting to the computer. Your children can play on the go, and then connect their handhelds to your home computer to collect fun rewards they've earned. An 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 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 connects to the LeapFrog Learning Path, a free online tool that offers unparalleled insights into your child's learning.
Winner of the 2009 Right Start Awards Gold and 2009 Practical Pre-School Gold Award.
It's also compatible with all 15 original Leapster learning games, so children can practice a wide variety of skils for school as they play and learn with their favourite characters.
The Leapster2 system also offers a whole new layer of benefits by connecting to the computer. Your children can play on the go, and then connect their handhelds to your home computer to collect fun rewards they've earned. An 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 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 connects to the LeapFrog Learning Path, a free online tool that offers unparalleled insights into your child's learning.
Winner of the 2009 Right Start Awards Gold and 2009 Practical Pre-School Gold Award.
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98 of 98 people found the following review helpful
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We have a new leapster 2 for my four year old who is really loving it. But we had only been using it a few hours and when we turned it off for lunch ( 15mins!) the screen was completely unresponsive when we tried to switch it back on just like the reviewer below. I remember reading this review before purchase and got the manual out and recalibrated the screen and it is working for now. Not impressed though. It is not something a child can do and it is a toy that you want them to pick up and be free to use without an adult having to "fix" it every time.
News flash !!!....as an update... i finally gave in and took it back to ELC. Got another from Toys r us and it works perfectly. It is a good game for a four year old in the car and when working properly as this one is can be fun. The star wars clone wars game is good for basic maths for 5-6 year old but with lots of fun and blasting too.
News flash !!!....as an update... i finally gave in and took it back to ELC. Got another from Toys r us and it works perfectly. It is a good game for a four year old in the car and when working properly as this one is can be fun. The star wars clone wars game is good for basic maths for 5-6 year old but with lots of fun and blasting too.
102 of 103 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for my son's 6th birthday. He loves it and it is educational but also so much fun. However, I find that ever other time he turns it on the touch screen stops working, requiring me to recalibrate it. OK, so this only takes a minute, but is frustrating for him and me. More annoyingly, the online connection facility that it boasts does not seem to be working for me. I've followed all Leapfrogs instructions to the letter, but my son's rewards and saved pictures are not appearing on his profile's home page. I am currently in contact with their support team about this, so I'll hopefully get it sorted soon?!
Having said all this, he does love it and would be on it all the time if I didn't stop him!
OK, time for an update. Leapfrog support helped to get the SD card formatted. The calibration problem just seemed to sort itself! I hasn't needed recalibrating for weeks now. And the Leapfrog Connect online is now up and running. Yipee! We are all happy now. Great learning toy.
Having said all this, he does love it and would be on it all the time if I didn't stop him!
OK, time for an update. Leapfrog support helped to get the SD card formatted. The calibration problem just seemed to sort itself! I hasn't needed recalibrating for weeks now. And the Leapfrog Connect online is now up and running. Yipee! We are all happy now. Great learning toy.
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for my son and daughter for Christmas. When it arrived I had a little play on it myself and got it all set up so they can use it straight away on Christmas Day. I think it is so great that I have just ordered another one in pink as I know they will want one each! Games are pricey but if you shop around you can find some good bargains. Remember that you don't have to buy brand new games, I have bought a couple off Ebay and they work fine at a fraction of the price of new ones. This toy will be great to take on holiday and in the car. Would recommend buying the case too, so the screen does not get scrached.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Made by people that DON'T like Children!
We bought this for our Daughter not long after they first hit the market. Despite being really careful with her toys and things, she had been through TWO leapfrog leap-pads, both... Read more
Published 9 days ago by jestermellowfellow
Great toy and good value for money
I bought this for my son's 4th christmas. He is still playing with it a year later and we only have 3 games for it. Read more
Published 16 days ago by stephthestar
Technical glitch
This is the 3rd Leapster 2 that 'Santa' has bought this Christmas (2011). The first, the screen stopped being touch sensitive and the second turned the volume up full all by its... Read more
Published 2 months ago by April68
REALLY disappointed
Our first child has the white Leapster which we thought was great.
We bought this version thinking it was a better, updated version. What a mistake. Read more
We bought this version thinking it was a better, updated version. What a mistake. Read more
Published 3 months ago by N. Kingston-Lee
LEAPSTER2 DON'T BUY IT
I bought this for my son as xmas present within a couple of days the sound had stopped working. I thought it might be the charger batteries so i replace new ones still... Read more
Published 3 months ago by DAD
Disappointing
Great potential but really poor in practice. Not challenging enough. Extra Games (and nothing of use comes with the unit) cost a fortune for what you get, My 2yr old was engaged to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Phil
Best to buy when on offer.
I bought this for my little girl last Christmas and she loves to create and colour pictures on it. However, I have not bought many games for the leapster as I found most of the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lorraine Clayton
Amazing play value!
My three year old granddaughter has only had this for 4 days now, but she has already had the money's worth in play value. She hasn't put it down yet!!
Published 8 months ago by Gaz2109
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I bought this for my 4 year old & it's great. It's ideal for travelling as it keeps her amused for hours!!
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Julie Mitchell
Great, but it has a limited life span
I'd say that it only has a 6 month lifespan and then the screen goes blnk - can't work out a way to reload the bios (or even what the bios is).
Published 10 months ago by hazza
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