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LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Sonic X

January 16th, 2010

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Sonic X




Help Sonic save his friends from the evil clutches of Dr. Eggman! Jump, run, spin, dash and soar through different zones while collecting gold rings and mastering math questions. Learn critical Kindergarten and First Grade math skills with this fast-paced spinning Leapster game. Teaches numbers, counting, addition and subtraction. For use with all Leapster Learning Systems, sold separately.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent game
My son loves this game. He has had the leapster for about two years and has several games but, this quickly became his favorite. It is very educational but, plays like an arcade game so he doesn’t even realize he is performing math and learning. He would play for hours if we let him.

5 Stars Sonic X for my grandson
I got this for my 5 year old grandson and he loves it. He wishes he were Sonic X. His parents have to limit his playing time to get him off the couch and outside to play. Otherwise he would be at it all day.

4 Stars Son LOVES it!!
My 4 1/2 year old son was disappointed that he did not have any Mario games for his Leapster. Thank goodness for Sonic X!!!! He loves it and calls his Leapster a “Nintendo DS” b/c that is what his older brother has. The game is really good and he can do the simple math problems b/c it helps him pick the right answer in the beginner mode. This game will grow with him which I love too. I only gave it three stars for durability b/c it does just turn off on its own sometimes and I had a hard time getting it into the Leapster when we first got it, so I am not sure if the connection is real tight.

All in all it is a great game!!

5 Stars Favorite Leapster cartridge!
My 5 year old loves this cartridge. I have had to limit the time playing with the Leapster, and now with just this one game. He would play this one exclusively. He keeps thanking us over and over for getting it. He was already pretty strong in the math area, but he has learned some new concepts with the game.

5 Stars kid pleaser
I have a 6-year-old son with autism. He enjoys his leapster games and until now, the leapster Nemo game was his favorite. He loves Sonic! This game keeps his attention for extended periods and he has figured it out without any help. It has improved his hand/eye coordination and he actually talks to the game, which is always welcome to parents of children with expressive/receptive delays. Special needs or not, this game appears to have what it takes to amuse kids and that gets a thumbs-up from me.

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Leapster Arcade Cosmic Math

January 7th, 2010

Leapster Arcade Cosmic Math




Rocket into the cosmos on an incredible math mission! Defend your ship from flying space debris and blast away at cosmic rocks that have the right answers. This action-packed arcade game reinforces 1st through 4th grade math tables including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. For use with the Leapster Learning System or Leapster L-Max Learning Game System, each sold separately.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Good for Math Fact Practice But Limited
My 8 yr. old son received this before leaving on a long car trip just a few days ago. So far he loves it. I thought it would a great way for him to review math facts over the summer so they’re not forgotten. It looks like it will be good for that use if not played too often. Although he enjoys it, I was disappointed that there is only one game on the cartridge and there is no incentive to answer the questions quickly, which is what I was hoping for since so many schools require timed testing of math facts. Also there is no correction or assistance if the answer is incorrect, so kids can just keep on guessing with no thought to the correct answer. Also, each level is simply a different type of math function, but within each level there is no easy, medium or hard option. It’s just random facts, which I was a bit disappointed with as well. I have a feeling he will be bored from it quickly. If only a few more game variations were offered on the cartridge along with more difficulty levels, it could have been great one. But I would still recommend it for basic fact practice.

3 Stars it’s just ok
I got this for my 7 year old 2nd grader as a fun way to practice math facts (she hates flash cards). She and her 9 year old 4th grade sister agree that it’s fun, but it moves too slowly to really be engaging for very long. There is only one activity on it, and it is very much like another title “Number Raiders” that they have. They don’t play with either very much, and when they do they don’t play for very long (20 minutes, maybe?). So in the end not very many math facts get learned or practiced, although as a game it’s good for a bit of fun occasionally. Might be good on a trip or a rainy day to occupy some time.

4 Stars Leapster Arcade: Cosmis Math
Our kids have lots of the leapster games and they love playing them. I like educational toys that apply to what they are learning in school. This game makes math fun!

5 Stars Math is fun?????
With Leapsters Cosmic Math, it is!!!!!!!!!!! We have 3 Leapsters and tons of the games, and my kids LOVE learning this way!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 Stars great game
I purchased this game for my then 4.5yo and 6 yo last December. Both find it easy to operate but the math still makes them think.

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Leapster Arcade Letterpillar

January 7th, 2010

Leapster Arcade Letterpillar




This hungry Letterpillar loves to eat letters. Watch him grow as he munches his way through a lively arcade game that reinforces important early reading and spelling skills. Teaches phonics, uppercase and lowercase letters and word building. For use with the Leapster Learning System or Leapster L-Max Learning Game System, each sold separately.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great Beginner Game
My son received the Leapster system for his 4th birthday as a gift. It comes with this game. While this game isn’t the most challenging, my son enjoys it. I am not sure at what level the previous reviewers children are at, but my son doing very well at school. Maybe they are academically beyond him. He knows all of his letters, their sounds, and can read three letter words. He can also write out all of the letters in the alphabet, uppper and lower. So while this game isn’t extremely challenging, he still found it fun. I haven’t found controlling the letterpillar to be difficult at all, as a previous reviewer said. The arrow buttons on the control respond fine when controlling the letterpillar. I think this game was great as a “free” game with the system, because it allowed him to get used to using the controller. And my son isn’t electronically deprived. He uses our personal computer all of the time to play games. He also has a V-Smile with other games. We wanted this as a portable gaming system. Again, it was a good first, free game. I have nothing bad to say about it considering I didn’t have to pay for it.

5 Stars Great letter review!
Found the letterpillar a fine afternoon rainy day breath of fresh air for my girls. Like that the letterpillar gets ill if it eats numbers. :)

2 Stars It’s educational
We bought cartridge for our 3 year old. We were going on a airplane trip and thought it would keep his attention. He used it for only 5 minutes and wanted the creature creation cartridge. He may get more into this one when he gets older.

2 Stars Letterpillar – doesn’t stack up to other Leapster games
While my 3 yr old and 5 yr old play this game some, it doesn’t compare to the other cartridges we own. There is only one game on the cartridge. It is simple, and I’m not convinced it has much educational value, as do most of the other Leapster games we have. I recommend you buy the Draw & Write or the Letter Factory. My children fight / “take turns” over those two games and they are educational.

5 Stars Great letter teacher, phonics, etc. lots of fun
My grand daughter loves this and Running on Zero, one for letter skills, the other for math. Both are fun, and teach the child. They challenge your child to try harder, for a better score, even though there’s no grading involved (the way it should be)

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Leapster Arcade Word Chasers

December 23rd, 2009

Leapster Arcade Word Chasers




Chase your way to word victory in this cat-and-mouse arcade game! Choose a cat, then catch mice and the correct letters to spell words. This fast-paced game builds advanced phonics and spelling skills. Features four challenging levels, advanced phonics, helpful tutorials and spelling for over 500 words. For one or two players. For use with the Leapster Learning System or Leapster L-Max Learning Game System, each sold separately.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Learning Game
This was a Christmas present for my 7 year old Granddaughter. She really loves it and plays with it all the time. She really loves her leapster.

4 Stars My kid likes it, so I like it.
I thought the game seemed dull, but my son likes it – so my opinion is meaningless.

Kids are required to go through a maze and spell words while avoiding obstacles. Level one is 3 letter words, higher levels have larger words. Sometimes I have a hard time understanding what word the game is saying to spell but I guess it is just me because my son doesn’t complain about it.

It isn’t his favorite game (he has 12 leapster games total) I would say this is his 4th or 5th favorite game)

3 Stars It’s ok – but its hard to control
It’s an ok game. I find it difficult to move around the game.

and I’m 30+ years old. I was showing my boy how to use it.

But I myself had a hardtime. But Its a good game

5 Stars Must Have!
Bought this game for my 5year old son for Christmas. He has had his leapster for a year now and we are always looking for new, fun, educational games to buy him. He absolutely LOVES this game! He giggles at all of the funny little noises and gets really excited to spell every word!

4 Stars My son loves it
This is the best game ever! (says my 7 year old) He really likes it and I find the music to be pleasant and not annoying like some other electronic games.

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Leapster Arcade Letterpillar

November 23rd, 2009

Leapster Arcade Letterpillar




This hungry Letterpillar loves to eat letters. Watch him grow as he munches his way through a lively arcade game that reinforces important early reading and spelling skills. Teaches phonics, uppercase and lowercase letters and word building. For use with the Leapster Learning System or Leapster L-Max Learning Game System, each sold separately.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great Beginner Game
My son received the Leapster system for his 4th birthday as a gift. It comes with this game. While this game isn’t the most challenging, my son enjoys it. I am not sure at what level the previous reviewers children are at, but my son doing very well at school. Maybe they are academically beyond him. He knows all of his letters, their sounds, and can read three letter words. He can also write out all of the letters in the alphabet, uppper and lower. So while this game isn’t extremely challenging, he still found it fun. I haven’t found controlling the letterpillar to be difficult at all, as a previous reviewer said. The arrow buttons on the control respond fine when controlling the letterpillar. I think this game was great as a “free” game with the system, because it allowed him to get used to using the controller. And my son isn’t electronically deprived. He uses our personal computer all of the time to play games. He also has a V-Smile with other games. We wanted this as a portable gaming system. Again, it was a good first, free game. I have nothing bad to say about it considering I didn’t have to pay for it.

5 Stars Great letter teacher, phonics, etc. lots of fun
My grand daughter loves this and Running on Zero, one for letter skills, the other for math. Both are fun, and teach the child. They challenge your child to try harder, for a better score, even though there’s no grading involved (the way it should be)

5 Stars Great letter review!
Found the letterpillar a fine afternoon rainy day breath of fresh air for my girls. Like that the letterpillar gets ill if it eats numbers. :)

2 Stars Letterpillar – doesn’t stack up to other Leapster games
While my 3 yr old and 5 yr old play this game some, it doesn’t compare to the other cartridges we own. There is only one game on the cartridge. It is simple, and I’m not convinced it has much educational value, as do most of the other Leapster games we have. I recommend you buy the Draw & Write or the Letter Factory. My children fight / “take turns” over those two games and they are educational.

2 Stars It’s educational
We bought cartridge for our 3 year old. We were going on a airplane trip and thought it would keep his attention. He used it for only 5 minutes and wanted the creature creation cartridge. He may get more into this one when he gets older.

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