Leap Frog Leapster2 Learning Game System
Given the task to test the leapster2 Leaning game system I thought to myself, I know of two smart little people that would be perfect to test the unit. My niece Jazlyn 8 and nephew Andreas 6 are the biggest toy critics in the world!
Let’s start with the design of the unit bright beautiful color’s a green and blue combination made of sturdy plastic. The critics gave the game system two big thumbs up; Jazlyn mentioned the system colors are bright and bold. Andreas on the other had thinks the shape and design are cool and comfortable easily fitting his little hands.
The handheld requires four AA batteries which was very easy to install. Powering up the unit brings up a full color touch sensitive screen, displaying vibrant easy on the eyes colors. Navigating the startup menu was simple, allowing profiles for up to 3 children.
After a quick setup you are left with three options, play the pre-loaded games which I think is a nice add in value, go online or insert a game cartridge and play. Inserting and swapping the game cartridges was a simple task. Attaching the unit to the internet is done via usb cable which is supplied. Once connected to the leapfrog learning Path you are able get updates as well a track your child’s progress and see firsthand what their learning.
The Leapster has one drawback, which is minor in my opinion. The unit can save some files to limited storage memory you can use an SD card to expand the memory however a card is not included. Also with younger children a card so small can easily be lost. My testers were able to navigate the handheld system as well as the leapster little learner website with ease.
With a library of 40+ games, featuring many fun characters from cartoons and shows your child will be entertained and stimulated with many learning techniques i.e. Phonics skills, consonants, homophones and vowels. My testers had so much fun with the unit, from a parent perspective this game system is quiet simply a learning investment. Please check out the leapster2 on our sponsor’s website at http://www.digitalfotoclub.com/product-features.asp?id=964738674
