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Leapster L-Max Learning Game System
(2005, Leapster - Educational, Rated E, Play it on: Leapster)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
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Souped-up Leapster with exciting new features.
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for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Leapster L-Max Learning Game System was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that this new version of Leapster extends the play options to include game play using a television screen. Kids can plug the handheld into the television for a big screen experience and unplug for on-the-go gaming without a break in the game play. Parents can see what's happening in the program as it's projected on the TV screen. At times, the L-Max even creates a dual screen where what appears on the handheld is different from what appears on the television screen -- it's cool.
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What’s the Story?
With the LEAPSTER L-MAX LEARNING GAME SYSTEM, kids still get the mechanics that made the Leapster system work so well, including a touch-sensitive high-resolution screen (160 x 160 pixels); good sound quality; a multi-directional game pad button and other outsized gaming buttons. But what makes this version special is that it can plug into a television for a bigger-screen gaming experience. In addition, when the new L-Max is connected to a television, it will, at times, create a dual-screen experience by displaying different images on the television screen and the handheld screen. Kids also can draw on the handheld screen and then send what they have created to the TV screen, and they can disconnect from the TV and continue in the handheld mode without a break in the action.
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Is It Any Good?
For owners of the old Leapster, is the new L-Max worth buying? Yes, because being able to extend play to a large TV screen allows parents to share in their child's learning experience. The L-Max also makes it much easier for parents to give their kids support and encouragement. Finally, the dual-screen gameplay in the new L-Max titles, such as Letters on the Loose, adds an exciting twist. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 08/19/2005, price $99.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E
ESRB rating: E
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
perfect gift!
Gave this to my 4 1/2 yr old grandaughter for xmas w/ letters, numbers, drawing, Dora games. She has completed all levels & still plays w/ it. Wants more advanced games. Brother 2 1/2 wants one for his bday in Mar ! Isn't frustrated w/ her games but doesn't really have them down yet. Much better than previous games, even leapster.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Worth It!!!
I too was concerned about spending the money on the L-Msx as the"My First Leapad" and "Leapad" barely got touched (he used them more when he was sent to his room!). But the L-Max is terrific. Even with the commercialism of Spongebob, Spiderman, Madagascar, etc. Kids stick with what they relate too, and if Spongebob can teach my son math and Spiderman can teach him to spell, than these two characters rule in my book. Plugging it in to the TV is a nice advantage - having a bigger screen instead of a little 2x2 inch screen (plus it develops great eye hand coordination). My son has even plugged it into the DVD player in the car to play with and takes it with him whenever we have Doctor's or Dentist appointments. He received this as a present for Christmas, and 7 months later, still keeps a current list of games he wants for his L-Max. Definitely worth the investment.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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