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My leapster didn't last a year
The leapster I bought my son did not last through the year. It broke after about 7 months. I have tried repeatedly to contact customer service just to see if I can get it fixed. I know it's not still under warranty and I have no idea where the receipt is at this point. I have spent at least half an hour on the phone several days in a row trying to get through at Leapster. Disappointing at best.

Great for Traveling
We bought each of our children a Leapster for our 33-hour car ride. They entertained them most of the way and the children were learning as well. It was great because the Leapsters can even be played at night. Buy some headphones and you cut down on the noise. Each Leapster used 4-AA batteries which lasted at least 20 hours of continuous play.

A little too young
I bought this for my three year old grandson. He loves playing with it; however, I believe some of the games are a little to advanced for him. Especially the ones that you need to use two hands. He just doesn't have the coordination to control both sides of the Leapster.

I think I am going to hold on to it and give it back to him in six months. The games are great and the Leapster is fun, but maybe for a four year old or older.

Great for young children
Both of my children love the leapster. We just bought a second one for our 8 year old. The only problem is with the battery cover. There is a spring covered screw that broke almost immedately. The toy still functions fine despite the battery cover problem and it keeps the kids entertained for hours. It is great on long road trips.

Take good care of your leapsters stylus!
Both my kids have the Leapster and I have been very pleased up until now. A sylus pen has snapped in half and I am finding it impossible to get a replacement. So take good care of your stylus!

You would think you could buy a replacement but I have contacted the manufacture and they are discontinued. New pens are on backorder and to get one I have to just keep calling back every once in a while! Ok I have nothing better to do! I guess I should throw out the game and just buy a new one!

If your Leapster breaks take the pen off and sell it on ebay, it should sell fast as the only one on the planet for sale.