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.

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!

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/

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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.

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