New LeapFrog portables bring internet connectivity to children's games
by Scott Jon Siegel 
{ Feb 6th 2008 at 8:00AM }
Aimed at children ages 4-8, the Leapster2 appears to be largely a cosmetic upgrade to the original, but will include internet connectivity that will allow parents to monitor what games their kids have been playing, and track their growing expertise. New to the line, the Didj is aimed at children ages 6-10, and features a sleeker aesthetic, with a 3.2 inch screen and the same progress monitoring features as the Leapster2. The system will also allow its young users to personalize the look of each game, with custom avatars and backgrounds.
Both systems will be available summer 2008, with the Leapster2 priced at $69.99, and the Didj at $89.99 USD.
[Via Engadget]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
baby sea tuna @ Feb 6th 2008 8:22AM
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Nigeria @ Feb 6th 2008 8:28AM
I'm laughing.
But it's for the children though. If I was 4-8 and I couldn't dictate my purchases, I'd think this would be pretty cool.
If I was 4-8.
baby sea tuna @ Feb 6th 2008 8:57AM
Won't somebody think of the children?!
dan stabbingworth @ Feb 6th 2008 8:59AM
OMG the leapsex machine will let internet pervs send pr0n to your children!!!111
Savok @ Feb 6th 2008 9:01AM
"Mommy what's a Pen 15?"
Caleb Andrews @ Feb 6th 2008 11:10AM
Oh, I thought it was the type of internet connectivity that allowed multiplayer style gaming. I mean just imagine it:
"Shut the [LEAP FROG] up you stupid [LEAP FROG]! Stop being so [LEAPING] loud!"
"No! You shut the [LEAP FROG] up! You're a [LEAPING] [FROG]!"
Fin.
ThornedVenom @ Feb 6th 2008 11:11AM
.... ya know, I actually like the concept of the machine.
I mean, bringing up kids with portable consoles, and being able to monitor what they're playing... that's pretty neat.
rokobungi @ Feb 6th 2008 11:47AM
what exactly is the point of the didj? why not make games for the DS they may sell 3-4 the software as they do for their own system.
rokobungi @ Feb 6th 2008 11:52AM
or nintendo could make every game on the DS report the amount of time played the same as the Wii does(but send a report over e-mail) if parents think they're playing too much.
Shockgamer @ Feb 7th 2008 2:48AM
The leapster: for when the Wii and DS just aren't casual enough.