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| − | The '''Leapster Learning Game System''' is a [[Handheld game console|handheld game console]] that was released late in 2003 by [[Leapfrog Enterprises]]. It has two primary buttons on the face of the system in addition to a stylus. It was released in the time when the [[Nintendo Game Boy Advance|Gameboy Advance SP]] had just hit the market and attempted to compete for a share of its younger customers.
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| − | Aside from being a gaming console it could also read electronic books, be used to create art (via use of stylus), and play videos. Second player connectivity was also possible via a special joystick that was sold seperately. Plugging this into a special port would allow certain games to be two players.
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| − | The system was primarily aimed at a younger audience so the games are children oriented. Characters from various well-known franchises were used in some of the projects. These include Winnie the Pooh, and [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]. Sonic was the star of a game known simply as ''[[Sonic X (Leapster game)|Sonic X]]''. Most games did not use name franchises, however.
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| − | ==Leapster L-Max Learning System==
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| − | The ''Leapster L-Max'', released in 2004, was basically the same as the original Leapster but allowed for connectivity to a television screen to make for easier viewing or classroom demonstrations. The product size was also decreased.
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| − | ==Leapster TV Learning System==
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| − | The ''Leapster TV Learning System'' was released in 2005. It was basically a screenless console/controller hybrid which only allowed for gameplay when hooked to a television.
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| − | ==Leapster 2==
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| − | The ''Leapster 2'' was released approximately the same time as the [[Didj custom learning system]]. It was backward compatible with the existing library of ''Leapster'' games and allowed for internet connectivity.
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| − | ==Technical Specifications==
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| − | *'''CPU''': Custom ASIC containing an ARCTangent 5.1 CPU, running at 96MHz.
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| − | *'''Memory''': 2MB onboard RAM, 256 bytes non-volatile.
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| − | *'''Media type''': Cartridges of 4-16MB with between 2 and 512kb non-volatile storage.
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| − | *'''Graphics''': No hardware acceleration.
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| − | *'''Audio''': Proprietary hardware audio acceleration.
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| − | *'''Screen''': 160x160 CSTN with touch sensing.
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| − | ==Screenshots==
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| − | <gallery>
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| − | Image:Leapster L-max.jpg|The L-max portable.
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| − | Image:Leapster TV.jpg|The Leapster TV system.
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| − | Image:Leapster 2.jpg|The Leapster 2.
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | ==External Links==
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| − | *[http://www.leapfrogschoolhouse.com/do/findsolution?detailPage=overview&name=leapster Leapster Portable Technology Center] on Leapfrogschoolhouse .com.
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