The Leapster 2 Learning Game System is a great toy for your young child. The hand held game combines learning, fun, and portability. What makes this system better compared to other hand held games is that it is a learning toy and actually contributes to your child's development. While it may not be a superior game system and instead more of a learning tool, preschool kids seem to be covinced its just a fun gaming system! This toy is the smartest toy being offered this Holiday Season.

This latest reincarnation of the original Leapfrog Leapster is also smarter and gender friendly than the original as it comes in both pink and green colors.The Leapster 2 is also very sturdy as it was built for little ones and the mishaps that come with that age group. The games can be expensive but they are totally worth the price you will pay when you see how well it will help in the teaching of your children.

This is an excellent product for 4 year olds and up not really younger ones, unless they are gifted. If you buy the Leapster 2 I would also recommend buying the case also because it has a pocket to hold games. Also, this toy really eats up batteries. Fortunately, there is a charger sold separately, I would recommend buying the charger because you can spend a lot on batteries for this product.

More specifically the Leapster 2 touch screen and stylus help develop writing motor skills, and its compact design makes it easy for kids to play anywhere. The system is compatible with over 30 Leapster learning games, so kids can practice a wide range of skills for school as they play and learn with their favorite characters (like Dora, Star Wars, Cliford, and more)

The Leapster2 system also offers a whole new layer of benefits by connecting to the computer. Not only can your children play on the go, they can also connect their handhelds to a home computer to collect rewards they've earned in the games. A new online creativity studio also lets your kids upload art that they've created, enhance it or change it completely, and then share it.

Your little learner can also easily connect to the internet for extra activities and rewards. In addition, Leapster offers an excellent feature for parents, where thet can use the Leapster2 to connect to the LeapFrog Learning Path, an online, interactive tool in which they can get updates and specifically see what their little ones are learning. Built-in starter games are included with the Leapster and more software and games are available, but sold separately .