LeapFrog LeapSter Explorer - Handheld game console - pink

My daughter is almost 6 and said she wanted one of these. I told her she needs to make sure she wants it. I reviewed the product and decided to try it. To my suprise it is a great learing tool. I wish I would have done it sooner. Get it you want regreat the purchase.

I read some of the negative reviews stating they were disappointed in the fact that this Leapster does not come with any games or the camera and how they did not know that. Well I for one was aware of the fact that the Leapster explorer games would have to be purchased separetely so I did not have a problem with that. I purchased this for my daughters 4th birthday and she will be turning 5 in a month so she has had it for almost a whole year and loves it as much today as she did day one. I really like this because its not only fun for her but educational and she has actually learned her letters and numbers, how to add and subtract, even how to read and much more just off these games. So its a win win for me, she has fun and learns at the same time. I definitely find this to be worth the money for the leapster explorer plus the games purchased seperately.

I am very happy with Leapster. My daughters ages 4 and 6 have had it now for 9 months. I did not even have to read the instructions to them, they picked it up and just started playing. It explains itself and has clear instructions. We have total of 4 games and kids love them. It has some kind of games and activities if you forget to stick a game into it. I am buying another one, because there are times when both want to play it. It is without a doubt a great learning tool, keeps my kids away from dangerous computer, portible so great for trips.

My daughter does like her leapster and it is educational. I was very disappointed the product is NOT as advertised. Games must be purchased seperately and there is NOT a built in camera/camecorder as listed in the product description - that will cost you an extra twenty bucks!

I got this for my daughter (who is 4 1/2) because she kept wanting to play games on my iPhone. I figured get her something that is educational and the Explorer is AWESOME because it's educational, fun, and age appropriate. We got a Spongebob and Cars game with it and these provide much variety that she needs to keep her attention. WARNING: My daughter is addicted and we have set up a schedule for use! The screen is about 2 inches square, the buttons are kid friendly, the volume isn't annoyingly obnoxious, the stylus is just the right length and size for little hands. The battery pack on the back is safe in that it doesn't fall off. We use reusable batteries in our house so we have that available, but I would recommend getting extra batteries if you use the kind you throw away/recycle. We will be purchasing the power station for this device for Christmas. I also purchased the case. It's great for storing the system and the games as well. I was hesitant to buy this for her because of the mixed reviews I got from friends and family, but for the price you can't beat it!