LeapFrog Leapster A/C Adapter

by LeapFrog

Product Features

• 4-10 years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 4 x 4.3 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FGCY8K
• Item model number: 20299
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #4 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Electronics
  • #4 in Toys & Games > Electronics for Kids > Educational Computers & Accessories
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Avoid the use of batteries altogether - the Leapster AC adapter allows you to power your Leapster Learning Game System directly from an AC outlet. Also compatible with Leapster L-Max™ and Leapster TV™. Specs: 120V AC-60Hz 16W9V DC (Not compatible with LeapFrog Explorer Game System)

Product Description

Simply plug the adapter into your Leapster system and AC wall outlet to keep your little scholars powered up for learning fun. Output rating: DC 13V no load 6.3 VA. (Not compatible with LeapFrog Explorer Game System)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate on buying!, June 19, 2010

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kimcsw (Florida) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LeapFrog Leapster A/C Adapter (Toy)

I agree with the other 99.99% of reviewers. Definitely 5 star. I hesitated on buying it and now am wondering why. Love it! Things I think would be helpful to other people: Once you attach it to the Leapster it automatically blocks the device from getting power from the batteries so it doesn't damage the batteries or device. Other game devices with AC adapters they tell you to remove the batteries, but with the Leapster AC adapter you can keep the batteries in according Leap Frog. The cord stays into the device good and doesn't fall out. The cord is really long. The outlet plug end had a smaller 3/4 inch thick box extension with the prongs behind the larger power pack box that makes it easier for the plug to be tightly snug against the plug socket outlet at home or in the car if it has an three pronged AC power outlet like mine. You can't walk more than approximately (haven't measured it)6 feet away, but if you were playing a PlayStation, X-box, or Nintendo 64. Most kids stay sitting in one spot while they play games even if it is an handheld game console. And when we need his Leapster 2 to be portable he has his rechargeable AA batteries inside. Even rechargeable batteries can be recharged only so many times before you have to replace them as well. Buying this has saved us so much on how often we have to recharge or buy replacement rechargeable batteries.
Update: We used this on a road trip vacation from Florida to Niagara Falls, New York all the way up on the United States/Canadian border and this was a life saver on the extremely long...long road trip in a car. Like I said my car has an three pronged AC power outlet. Worrying about his rechargeable batteries having to be recharged and replaced over and over on the road was not a issue.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wallet saver, November 3, 2011

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KK - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LeapFrog Leapster A/C Adapter (Toy)

I purchased the Leapster Leappad for my child and wanted another way for her to use it rather then buying batteries all the time and decided to buy this AC adapter. I was kinda concerned that this would not work with that particular device but it does, theres a slot for the adapter to pull in and I do not have to worry about having to buy batteries all the time.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Leapsters!, January 9, 2007

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T.E. (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LeapFrog Leapster A/C Adapter (Toy)

If your kids have a leapster you need this, its great. Just think of all the money you will save by not having to replace batteries all the time. I bought two of these from Amazon for my kids and I highly recommend this product.