At a first glance, the Leapster Explorer seems like a really great electronic game/tool for learning. My mother bought my 5 yr old daughter one for her birthday. Pros: easy for the kids to use/navigate, great for travel, holds interest for an extended period of time. Cons: Batteries run out quick, games are expensive, online tools are poor, pricey for what you actually get. I would save my money and purchase something else.

Looks easy enough for a toddler to use

I own many Leapster products and we were excited when my Daughter received the Leapster Explorer for a gift. I was disappointed to learn the product games are not as involved or long as past Leapster 1 games. The parent features of the Explorer are great, but we hardy use the online games and other internet options. I would not recommend the Explorer to a friend, but would recommend Leapster 1 or 2.