LeapFrog Leapster 2 handheld console - First look review

Can video games be educational?

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The good: Connect to your computer to see what your kids have been playing, touchscreen, SD card slot
The bad: Large, graphics aren't great
Verdict: While the Leapster 2 isn't a touch on the creative or graphical powers of the Nintendo DS, you can be sure that the games will be geared towards cramming you child’s head with education

What a disappointment. After reading all the issues with Leapster, I'm amazed to find that these problems still exist with Leapster 2. The paint program that comes with the console is notorious for "freezing up". We swapped our unit out twice at Wal Mart and each one consistently does the same thing. Our third console will be going back for good since the website has no information on downloading a flash upgrade. We'll take our chances with the durability of the DS platform in exchange for quality software and hardware interaction. Posted by Postchevelle, US
my son played with his leapster twice and thats it. he finds it borring and rather wants a ds Posted by angelique watters, scotland
my son does not seem to interested in it. not as much as a ds though but i do like it coz it is more for his age group Posted by angela, United Kingdom