Game Console: LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game System (Pink)

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 12 x 14 x 5.9 inches ; 2 pounds
Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B003GIS8U2
Item model number: 39200
Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 8 years
Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
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List Price : ~~$69.99~~
Price : $59.07
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The next generation of Leapster with hi-res graphics, a stylus to practice writing, and a powerful processor that allows for action-packed gameplay and the ability to download games, e-Books, videos and more through LeapFrog's online Leaplet store.
The next generation of Leapster with hi-res graphics, a stylus to practice writing, and a powerful processor that allows for action-packed gameplay and the ability to download games, e-Books, videos and more through LeapFrog's online Leaplet store.Features include: •Introducing Leapster Explorer?the next generation of Leapster learning•The Leapster Explorer handheld features hi-res graphics on a bigger touch screen•A powerful processor allows for action-packed gameplay and Leaplet learning app game, e-Book and video downloads•An ever-expanding library of games goes beyond school skills, to creativity and life skills•For use with LeapFrog Explorer only. Not compatible with any other LeapFrog System.

Product Features

Introducing Leapster Explorer?the next generation of Leapster learning
The Leapster Explorer handheld features hi-res graphics on a bigger touch screen
A powerful processor allows for action-packed gameplay and Leaplet learning app game, e-Book and video downloads
An ever-expanding library of games goes beyond school skills, to creativity and life skills
For use with LeapFrog Explorer only. Not compatible with any other LeapFrog System.

Customer Reviews

UPDATE 20 DEC 2011:
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The review below is from dec 2010. Back then, the price of the pink system, appeared much higher than that of the green one. It seems the price has been adapted later, not sure when. Now, dec 2011, I notice this pink system is actaully a bit lower than the green one (but the difference is much closer then what it was in dec 2010). In any case, apparently prices tend to fluctuate somewhat, so you may want to check the price.
By the way, for those interested in the more recent systems, LeapFrog has a more recent system (as of august 2011 I think). It's the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet (Green). I'm not familiar with the LeapPad, but you could check the reviews by other reviewers on it. But the Explorer is also still a very good system.

REVIEW DEC 2010 ON PINK EXPLORER:
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This is a great eduactional game system but,.... did the price just go up (dec 1st 2010?), on both, the pink and green version? LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game System (Green) Seems that way. I supose it has to do with the holidays.
A few points to consider:
1) This is a nice, very handy, and practical system to have if you are planning a long trip (great for long car trip, or airplane). Will keep kids entertained. It is both fun and educational. With a nice, and very bright screen.
2) But get at least one cartridge game to play with it from the start. The cartridge games are better, then going online to download games. Toy Story 3, Mr. Pencil, Dora are nice games to start with.
3) Keep in mind that the cartridge games are pricy ($25). You probably won't need to have a whole lot, but a set of 3 to 4 cartridge games, would be nice for the kids.
4) Check LeapFrog site for details, demo explorer, game titles, deals, etc.
5) Chances are you won't have any technical problems with the unit, but save your invoice anyway. You never know. You will need it if you have a technical problem with the unit. LeapFrog has a 3 month warranty period.
6) Connecting online is somewhat cumbersome and it's better to do this in a later stage when you have lot of time, and kids are already familiar with the unit.
7) Do not expect much from connecting online. I've done it a couple of times and personally I still find it quite cumbersome, and I don't really find it useful (yet). I don't like the online games either, nor do I have the time, to connect and have kids play online.
8) If your unit suddenly seems unresponsive, don't panic. Chance are your unit just need recalibration. Check the LeapFrog site (support tab) or contact there customer support (via the LeapFrog website)
9) Get rechargeable batteries. This will save you a lot of money on batteries.
10) This pink unit costs more then the green version. I have no idea why. Except the color, they are exactly the same. You may want to check the green version, unless you really really want/need the pink one.

I got the Explorer for my daughter for Christmas. I didnt get it through amazon but I wanted to review the item. I took a few weeks reading reviews and checking stores to see which system I wanted. Either the leapster2 or the explorer. I finally decided on the explorer and Im so glad I did. My sister got the Leapster2 and the graphics are 100 times better on the explorer so I made a great choice. Just a tidbit in case anyone else is trying to decide between the 2. I got my daughter a few cartridge games and she loves all of them. Her favorite is between the Dora and Mr. Pencil. She plays this game all the time and shes learning while shes playing. We go through a ton of batteries though but I just got the recharging system so that will eliminate that problem. I think this game is a great learning toy. I'm so glad I purchased this item and my daughter tells me everytime she plays it that she loves it.