Leapster Recharging System (For ORIGINAL Triangular Version Only)

by LeapFrog

Product Features

• Fits only the ORIGINAL Triangular Shaped Leapsters
• Does NOT fit any rectangular shaped leapsters
• Includes Rechargeable Battery Pack, Dock and AC Adapter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 8.1 x 10.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00017K2C8
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Our recommended age: 4 - 8 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,803 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)

Product Description

The Leapster Recharging System is a quick and easy way to recharge your Leapster Multimedia Learning System (sold separately). Just insert the included rechargeable battery packs, then pop your handheld Leapster into the dock. In less than three hours, your system will be recharged and ready to play.

Set includes: recharging dock and rechargeable battery pack; plus AC adapter so you can power the Leapster directly from an AC outlet. Leapster Multimedia Learning System shown in graphic sold separately.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

183 of 186 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works like a charm, October 31, 2004

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Brian D. Erst (Winnetka, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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= 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: Leapster Recharging System (For ORIGINAL Triangular Version Only) (Toy)

My son has two Leapsters (we "lost" one on a trip, bought a new one, then had the missing one returned to us unexpectedly). He loves them, but they sure do eat up batteries. I'd been waiting for the recharger for quite a while.

I was a little apprehensive after reading the reviews, especially the fit issues. Sure enough, on the first Leapster I tried, I could not get the back plate to reattach - but when attempting the other Leapster, I determined it was the fault of the first Leapster (the "nut" for the screw is slightly recessed on the right side), not the recharger plate. As I only wanted one to be chargeable (batteries are better for the "travel" Leapster), that was fine.

I do wonder a bit about the reviews talking about how they couldn't get the backplate back on - using duct tape and the like. Are they using the *replacement* silvery backplate, or the original blue backplate? The original will not fit (I tried just to see and it is way too thick), but the replacement slid on with no effort at all. Make sure to use the silvery backplate that is packaged with the recharger (if you only read the "quick instruction" leaflet, the wording is confusing - the thick "manual" is clear about using the replacement backplate).

69 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful accessory, but needs tweaking!, August 30, 2004

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2nd Childhood (LI, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leapster Recharging System (For ORIGINAL Triangular Version Only) (Toy)

The Leapster Recharging System is a wonderful accessory, but it needs to be improved (and hopefully retrofitted for us current owners!). The contacts on the back of the Leapster don't maintain their connection with the recharging base. The charging light goes off several times before the Leapster is fully charged. The unit needs to be wiggled so it connects again, the light goes on, and it continues charging. We considered vibrations as the culprit, and tried setting it up in uninhabited rooms to no avail. We like the idea of not changing batteries, but we don't like babysitting this thing!!
LeapFrog.......HELP PLEASE!

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Look closely before you buy!!!, November 22, 2005

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MomandaNurse (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leapster Recharging System (For ORIGINAL Triangular Version Only) (Toy)

I've been doing a lot of research on the leapster and the new leapster l-max. This recharger kit is ONLY for the first, original leapster. It's important to note that there are TWO different PINK leapsters. One is triangle(ish) and the other is square(ish)....both are the original versions (NOT the L-max)... but only the triangle(ish) one will work with this charger. If you have the square(ish) pink leapster, you'll have to buy the L-max charger for it. Not even the Leap Frog website is clear on the differences between the all the leapsters/L-max's and their accessories. So just be really sure you're buying the right accessories for the product you have. It's disappointing that Leap Frog can't make their products more streamlined because they are great learning tools. Their product development could use some tweeking.