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LeapFrog - LeapsterGS Explorer - Green
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
Rating breakdown 37 reviews
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Star
2
95%of customers recommend this product.
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35 out of
37)
Customer Reviews for LeapFrog - LeapsterGS Explorer - Green
Customer Rating
5
Very Versatile Learning Tool
on August 13, 2012
Posted by: ticoandtina
from Iowa City, IA
We have a number of LeapFrog products that we like so we were really looking forward to checking out the LeapsterGS. We didn't have a lot of time to mess around with it before a big road trip we left for this summer, so we just handed it back to our 5 year old daughter as a surprise while we were driving. She was easily able to figure out how to use it, which surprised me a little. Hardly any time had passed before she was telling us stuff she had learned! I asked her what her favorite part about the system was and she said she really loved that she could take pictures and video with it. I, too, think that's pretty sweet.
I had some more time to check out more aspects of the product for myself and I found it really interesting how they combined the game world with the real world through the camera "portal" for some of the games.
I think the Tag-like e-book ability of this product is really cool - no pages to tear! =)
Honestly, there are just so many really cool things that the LeapsterGS can do that I didn't remotely have time to explore and it would be crazy to write that long of a review anyway. I don't know how much apps cost, but this is the kind of "toy" that will keep our kids occupied for a looong time and I think is probably worth the investment, especially for travel!
Pros: Works great, easy for kids to learn, headphone option - big plus ;), so many add-on app options!, makes learning fun and rewarding, a LOT of work has been put into this system.
Cons: Like any battery powered product, you have to have extras on hand or risk not being able to use it. The batteries that came with it ran out, so we'll probably be using rechargeable batteries from now on, which is steep since it uses four batteries at a time. I wish we had a power adapter for the car, that would be perfect.
The other con is that we only have one, so our kids fight over it :) Our 2 year old has lots of fun with it, too, even though it's meant for 4+.
We received this product to review, but the opinions expressed here are completely ours!
Pros: Good for on-the-go play, Fun for kids, Grows with child
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting leapfrog.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on September 13, 2012
Posted by: Marta28
from Minnesota
My five year old loves playing with his leapster. He's now a full fledged kindergartner and I find that leapster really supplements some of the things that they've started learning at school. It's a great educational toy, but presented in a really fun and engaging manner. I had to buy rechargeable batteries, because my son played so often we were always replacing them!
Pros: Good for on-the-go play, Fun for kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting leapfrog.com
Customer Rating
5
Notes on advantages
on October 1, 2012
Posted by: BetJ
from Denver, CO
I gave the Leapster to my 4 year old grandson with trepidation that it would be too advanced for his age. Not so!! He is enjoying the apps, taking pictures and even made a video (with assistance from his father).
Pros: Fun for kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting leapfrog.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Ever!
on January 1, 2013
Posted by: tmcc8
from Suffern, NY
I bought 2 for my twins... they love it and so easy for them to use. They love the camera and video.
I recommend buying it!
I recommend buying it!
Pros: Fun for kids
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting leapfrog.com
Customer Rating
4
My 3 year old boy loves it!!
on February 10, 2013
Posted by: SBH11
from California
Our son received his last Christmas. He will turn 4 in march. He loves his explorer and his learning how the game works. I love I can buy him apps in French. I was afraid at first his game might brake, but we explain to him it was a very fragile toy and he had to be very careful. We almost never leave alone with the game, so we can monitor how long he plays with it. The only thing, I wish the leapster came with the AC adapter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting leapfrog.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Buy
on February 13, 2013
Posted by: Megan
People may say its made cheap or not made for 4 yr olds but my 3yr old and 2 yr old play with it fine. It did have one problem and that was when the writing was a little off from where the stylus. BUT the direction to fix that problem where right in the manual or you can find it online.. Other then the my kids both play with it just fine no scratches, dents or breaks of any kind. I also like the fact that leapster has games for as young as 3 or it does grow with your kids knowledge.
Pros: Good for on-the-go play, Fun for kids, Grows with child
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting leapfrog.com
Customer Rating
5
I've finally got my IPad back!!!
on April 14, 2013
Posted by: T1908
from Douglasville,GA
All I can say is I love it!!! My child feels as though he has his own IPad!!! The games are great and I love that it's touch screen!
Pros: Educational, Good for on-the-go play, Fun for kids, Grows with child
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting leapfrog.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Game
on December 13, 2014
Posted by: Nannieof5
from New Jersey
I purchased this product for my grandchildren. They love it! There are so many apps available that are educational now. I purchased videos and games for it as well. It keeps them busy and most games are educational which is important to us because we are a family of teachers. My youngest granddaughter does better with this game system than the iPad because she seems to constantly shut the games down on the iPad.
Pros: Educational, Good for on-the-go play, Fun for kids, Grows with child
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting leapfrog.com