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Revision as of 23:46, 12 January 2009
The Leapster Learning Game System is a 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 Gameboy Advance SP had just hit the market and attempted to compete for a share of its younger customers.
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.
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. The sonic based game is known simply as Sonic X. Most games did not use name franchises, however.
Contents
Technical Specifications
- CPU: Custom ASIC containing an ARCTangent 5.1 CPU, running at 96MHz.
- Memory: 2MB onboard RAM, 256 bytes non-volatile.
- Media type: Cartridges of 4-16MB with between 2 and 512kb non-volatile storage.
- Graphics: No hardware acceleration.
- Audio: Proprietary hardware audio acceleration.
- Screen: 160x160 CSTN with touch sensing.
Re-releases
Leapster L-Max Learning System
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.
Leapster TV Learning System
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.
Leapster 2
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.
Screenshots
- Leapster L-max.jpg
The L-max portable.
- Leapster TV.jpg
The Leapster TV system.
- Leapster 2.jpg
The Leapster 2.
External Links
- Leapster Portable Technology Center on Leapfrogschoolhouse .com.