Customer Reviews

LeapFrog Leapster 2 Special Edition Star Wars Gift Pack

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We purchased the black Star Wars bundle Leapster 2 from Target. The software loaded perfectly, the SD card worked even though I installed a 512mb instead of the recommended 256 or less, the games downloaded from Leapfrog's website easily.

I wonder how many of the issues others have had with the software are due to the increased Christmas holiday traffic on Leapfrog's Website? Not sure, but our Leapster 2 works perfectly. Either Leapfrog is working out and correcting the software bugs, or we got lucky with a good device. Either way, we are very pleased with the Leapster 2.

The games that you download are very simple and best suited for pre-k age kids (number recognition, shoot the number 8, etc...) The graphics are basic, not the super detailed graphics of other hand held gaming systems. However,totally acceptable for the younger child. The Leapster 2 is a nice balance between gaming and educational content for a young child. I think it definitely fits the advertised age range, 4-8, beyond that kids are looking for something 'cooler.'

This is a great learning tool for pre-schoolers and older. Games are designed with fun and education in mind. My son and I are happy with this product.

The funny thing is, I bought this for my 4 year old for Christmas knowing that it was not going to last more than 6 months. I knew this not because of all the reviews that say this, but I was the proud owner of 2 other Leapsters which I bought for my now 7 year old twins when they were 4. Each of their Leapsters worked for approximately 6-9 months. They ate up batteries and would turn off randomly, but the kids still liked them and they seemed to be learning things from the games. I thought since I have all these games and I don't think a 4 year old needs DS, let's go for the Leapster again. After all, time has passed and it is called Leapster 2, so they had to have improved on it-right?! WRONG!!!!! This one didn't even get us into January. I bought the rechargeable battery pack to avoid the eating of batteries problem. The problem has been, it doesn't work with cartridges and only sometimes works to play the silly little coloring dragon games already installed on the machine. It restarts randomly and seems to only play a cartridge game when you cross your fingers, say the magic words, and blow on it (that always works with electronics, right?!). I cannot express how disappointed I am! My 4 year old has been so good about not getting the DS like his big brother and sister and was happy to have his Leapster, but IT JUST DOESN'T WORK. I am an educator and have always been a BIG FAN of the Leap Frog company. I keep coming back only to be disappointed. I bought all the leap pads as well and they never worked well either. I think Leap Frog has some great ideas and I love how they are educational and fun, but it's not all that fun or educational if it doesn't work!

Leapfrog makes some of the best games out there. Educational, but fun or quirky. 2 kids love them.

We own many Leapster systems. Of course after a while you get to experience sometimes problems with the pen and the contact with the screen, but in the end they will still work.

This specific Leapster was bought for DS. He loves Star Wars and the price for the cute design and the Star Wars game was still pretty good.

We were all impressed by the cool look. I will say though that this specific machine did not last as long as the other Leapster systems.
the sound went off (speakers wiring faulty, maybe?) and we got it replaced. Yet there was some sound variations. Although it still worked, we got tired of explaining to the kid why the system may fail again.
In the end, he plays that game with the other system. The game itself has kept him entertained.

We own 3 Leapster 2 units (I have 3 kids). We own one that is the pink and purple style. We own one that is a Sponge Bob unit (sold in a gift pack) and then we own a Star Wars unit (also sold in a gift pack). Of the 3 units only 1 requires the owner to invest there own money in a SD card that must be inserted into the unit before you can download the free game. It is the Star Wars unit. You are already paying a PREMIUM to get the black unit that says Star Wars on it. There should be NO need to buy an additional card. For that reason alone I direct you to buy the Sponge Bob gift pack or one of the basic units. (I find my older kids are MUCH more likely to play and learn on the themed units than on the pink/purple or green/blue. They think the themed units are different and for "bigger kids", despite the fact they are identical technology.)

Our biggest challenge with this toy has been the batteries - it goes thru them quickly. I bought rechargeable batteries in hopes of not having to continue to buy more and more batteries, but the Leapster doesn't seem to last with rechargeable batteries either. I don't want to spend another $25+ to buy the charger, but if I had to do it all over again, I probably would have bought the charger too. My boys can't play it as much as they would like b/c of batteries. We have a couple of Star Wars games and they are educational if the right level is selected. We love the 'Star Wars' edition that we purchased vs the standard green leapster. This was an added bonus. Another frustration is that of course a newer,better Leapster is now available. Oh well, I guess that goes with all technology products.

The leapster itself is a fun toy and good learning tool. I gave this to my 5 year old for his birthday along with several games. He loved it and got quite a bit of use out of it while it lasted. Unfortunately it only lasted 6 months.

I bought this gaming system for my son for christmas. At the time is was 2, a very advance 2. I read reviews and people said their 2yr. or 3yr. olds loved their leapfrog so I went on and bought it. At the time I also review different games that he would be able to play at his age. Well time has passed and now my Son is 3. He loves the characters, but has a hard time moving quick enough with buttons to play the games. I think I would have waited until he was turning 4. I knew that the game it came with was VERY ADVANCE. I was fine with that, I gave it to my older nephew.I just really like the design. The gaming system is great, lots of different games that are fun and educational. Plus a great bonus is the limited edition star wars design...

My 3 1/2 y.o. twins love playing their leapsters. I have to help them understand the directions for certain games, but they catch on quickly.

If your child loves star wars like one of my sons you will like it. however, my first son has the leapster max & I prefer it. It is so much more durable for little 3 & 4 year old hands. Save $ on the leapster & just buy the staw wars games to go with the regular leapster without the star wars theme on it.