LeapFrog Leapster Explorer + Toy Story 3 Game – Review & Giveaway! (Closed)

July 12, 2010 By Tanya 316 Comments

When Tucker was just before 3 years old, I bought him the original Leapster and I cannot tell you how much he has played, laughed and learned with this device! Last month, we received a top secret gaming system that my 5 year old is madly in love with; the new LeapFrog Leapster Explorer that is due to release in September.

Leapfrog Leapster Explorer (3)

Introducing Leapster Explorer™, a new learning experience that encourages children to discover something new every day with endless ways to play and learn–from games, e-books, videos, and online play to customizable learning skills and more. Children can learn school skills plus creativity, life skills and more. Expand the fun and learning in LeapWorld™–a safe, online world of learning games and activities. Free inside – Dinosaurs e-book. Through July 17, receive a free Leaplet. Leaplets include e-books, games, and videos.

Features

Manufacturer’s Suggested Age: 4 Years and Up
Travel Size: Yes
Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean With a Dry Cloth

I cannot express how much I love the LeapFrog Leapster Explorer! (I mean, how much Tucker loves it. )

Right handed or Left handed? This might sound weird from anyone that doesn’t have a left handed child, but the first thing that I noticed about the new Leapster Explorer is that it has the ability to be used by a right handed child or a left handed child – right away. On the Leapster 2, the string was on the right side, for a right handed child. With the Leapster Explorer, the pen is able to be looped around either side, for either (left or right) handed child. Score! Great change, LeapFrog!
Size & weight - I also noticed that the size was a bit smaller, not as bulky and the weight seemed lighter than the Leapster2. This is a plus, especially when I am toting this along in my purse for the kids when we travel.
Performance - The Leapster Explorer is fast! The screen resolution is crisp, memory is larger and the processor is larger, hence the faster performance.
Touchscreen – From my use with the Leapster Explorer, compared to the Leapster2, I think the touchscreen is easier to use. It’s more sensitive, which is a good thing.
Games – Tucker’s favorite game, so far, is Penguins of Madagascar. There are over 40 games available, and even more fun to download from the parents’ computer such as e-books and learning.
Upgrades - There are so many things that you can buy extra to add on to the Leapster Explorer like a camera and many more additions!

Leapfrog Leapster Explorer (1)

Leapfrog Leapster Explorer (2)

Overall: we LOVE everything new about the LeapFrog Leapster Explorer! The price will be at just under $70.00 and the games are right around $25.00 each. With as much as Tucker has played his Leapster2 in the last 2 1/2 years, I can totally see the upcoming years of fun that Tucker will have with the Explorer! The Leapster2 has a new owner, Tucker’s little sister… and she is one happy girl!

The Leapster Explorer will be available in stores and online on July 15th and will retail for $69.99. For more information and locations for purchase, please visit http://www.leapfrog.com/explorer/

Mommy Goggles gives this product:
Rating:
Why this rating? This is a star rating (1-5) that is based off our opinion on the product itself, use, wear & tear, price and how it fits in to our family’s lives (at home or on the go).

All opinions in this posting are 100% my own.

One (1) winner will receive a Leapster Explorer PLUS the Toy Story 3 cartridge game!

Go to http://www.leapfrog.com/explorer/
Come back here and post to me how this would help your little one with their learning or what they would love about it on the fun aspect!

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Contest ends on July 26, 2010 at 11:59 pm Central Time

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About Tanya
After working professionally in computer information technology, as well as prior work in the telecommunications industry, Tanya Gordon relocated to southwest Iowa in conjunction with her husband’s job. Mommy Goggles launched over 5 years ago, rising to prominence as a national Mom Blogger and highly sought after by brands to work closely with them on their reach to Mom consumers. In addition, Tanya happily parents two wondrous children who despite best efforts still have been known to engage in ongoing sibling squabbles: Tucker, 6, and Kambry, 3 1/2.You can read more about Tanya here.