Leapster Explorer

Leapster2 Explorer
Manufacturer LeapFrog Enterprises
Product family Leapster series
Type Handheld game console
Retail availability
Media

Leapster Explorer cartridges

Didj cartridges
CPU ARM9-based processor
Predecessor Leapster2.0 Didj
Successor LeapPad2 Explorer

The Leapster2 Explorer is a handheld console developed and marketed by LeapFrog Enterprises as the third generation of the successful Leapster series at the same time as the Didj2 console.[1] It is aimed at children aged 4 to 9.

Unlike previous systems in the Leapster series, the Explorer is not compatible with Leapster/Lmax cartridges, but it can run Didj cartridges.

Hardware

The Leapster Explorer is a Linux device powered by an ARM9-based processor clocked at 393 MHz with 64 MB DDR SDRAM, 512 MB user storage, and a Giantplus touchscreen display.[2][3]

Like the Didj and unlike the Leapster2, the console has also been a subject to user modification as it runs on an embedded Linux kernel. There has been a number of homebrew software written and/or ported for the device.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.leapfrog.com/etc/medialib/leapfrog/corporate/press_releases/2010.Par.49214.File.dat/06-07-10%20-%20LeapFrog%20Leads%20the%20Way%20in%20Mobile%20Learning%20With%20New%20Leapster%20Explorer%20Platform%20-%20FINAL%20FOR%20WEB.pdf
  2. ↑ http://elinux.org/Leapster_Explorer
  3. ↑ http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/leapfrog-teases-future-mystery-device-inadvertently-spills-bean/
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