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What Is The Leapster Explorer?
The Leapster Explorer is the latest in educational company Leapfrog’s range of dedicated handheld educational games consoles recommended for ages 4-9.
Leapfrog took the best ideas from both educational games on the PC and handheld games consoles and brought the two together in the Leapster.
Parents can be sure if kids are playing with the Leapster then they are learning, not just working out their fingers on mindless games.
The Leapfrog Explorer was released in July 2010 and replaces the highly popular Leapster 2, which was a hit with parents, kids and critics, winning many toy and educational awards in its time.
The Leapster Explorer features a sharper screen, slightly larger than the old Leapster and is now able to run a lot more powerful software including 3D and Flash games.
Leapfrog are also incorporating an Leapster Explorer ebooks as well as a camera accessory to the Leapster Explorer, all for the price of $69.99, which makes it the most feature rich and cost effective Leapster model yet.
What Can You Do With A Leapster Explorer?
A Leapster Explorer is a dedicated handheld educational console. It is designed around the concept that kids learn through play and the main way that many kids enjoy playing in contemporary society is with computer games.
Leapster Explorer Games are based on popular children’s characters, films and cartoons such as Star Wars, Dora the Explorer, Madagascar and Toy Story.
There are a range of games available with more coming out each month. Some games are available to purchase from online retailers and others are available for download from Leapfrog.
Each game features an educational focus and some may be geared towards maths while others focus on reading, science, geography or another area of curriculum.
The games are age and grade based so you can choose a game that suits your child’s interests and then adjust the age requirement accordingly with in the games settings.
What Leapster Explorer Games Are Available?
There are approximately 20 games available to purchase at the time of the Leapster Explorer’s launch and each are of the standard you would expect from Leapster.
The games include hits from TV and film characters and cover all areas of learning. Kids can also access the Leapfrog LeapWorld, a kid-safe online area with games and activities for all ages.
We review all of the games on our Leapster Games Review Page.
Leapster Explorer Games:
- Disney Pixar Toy Story 3
- Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
- Disney Princesses: Pop-Up Story Adventures
- Dora the Explorer
- Ni Hao, Kai-lan: Super Happy Day!
- The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Plushy Rescue
- Globe: Earth Adventures
Mr. Pencil Saves Doodleberg- NFLRush Zone
- SpongeBob SquarePants Fists of Foam
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
- Wolverine and the X-Men
- Disney’s Rapunzel
Leapster Explorer For Parents
If you are considering purchasing a Leapster Explorer for your child you are making a wise decision. Leapfrog have a reputable name in the educational learning toys area and they have been educating kids through play for many years.
The best thing is after your kids play a game you can access the Leapfrog website’s Learning Path which enables you to see the skills your child has picked up while playing and how they progressed.
The Leapster Explorer is a popular choice with many parents who want their kids to enjoy playing with electronic devices but don’t want them to be wasting their time when they could be learning as well as having fun.
Here is a great hands-on video demonstration from Leapfrog about the Leapster Explorer, demonstrating the new Toy Story 3 Leapster Explorer Game and the Dora The Explorer ebook.
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