Manufacturer: Leap Frog
Price: $64.99 for the system & $21.20 for the game
Buy this Toy at: Amazon for $59.99
LI Kids actually posted this review earlier in the year though as this would be a suitable Christmas option, we decided to dig it up and repost it. Look for our other toy reviews for some fun Christmas options for the kids!
We reviewed the Leapster 2, which is for younger kids and now we’re looking at the Didj. The Didj is absolutely perfect for the child that has grown some in age and is no longer interested in the Leapster or Leapster 2 handheld games. The age range here is from 6-7 to 10-11 years old. It is smaller, sleeker and set up to appear more like a PSP or a Nintendo DS. Still, it offers more educational options and less of the blood and gore that you would find with one of these other systems.
Sure you could go pick up a Nintendo DS and find family friendly titles (easier than opting for a PSP), but being family friendly and educational are two different things. If you find your child struggling with math or spelling this could be an excellent way of getting them interested in the subject and learning how to understand these subjects. The Didj is a safer alternative for young children who like the idea of video games, but are still too young for some of the graphic elements of game play. By keeping it educational, Leap Frog ensures that your children have a purpose for playing and even though it’s fun, they are learning something, in the process.
We have paired this review with the game that we received with the system. Nicktoons Android Invasion is one of many games that you can purchase for the Didj system. Kids can play as Spongebob, El Tigre, or Danny Phantom. The goal is to use math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to stop Invader Zim and all of his robots from taking over the world! This game will remind adults of the old school games that they used to play on their Atari, but for what it costs it’s not a bad game. If you’re looking for something that breaks new ground, this won’t be for your child, but if you want something to help them brush up on their math skills without them having to do homework or more worksheets then this game would be perfect for them!
Written by Ashtyn Evans - Visit Website
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Ashtyn lives in her home state of Michigan with her life partner, Dominick, her 14 year old son, and her baby, the Shih-Tzu, Oliver Twist. Ashtyn is in college, going for a degree in Psychology. She plans to get her Ph.D and work as a therapist in the field of human sexuality. Ashtyn is an experienced and talented chef. She also excels at writing and has worked as a professional writer for the past five years. Ashtyn enjoys spending time with her son and four year old nephew, watching movies, listening to music, and writing works of fiction.
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Manufacturer: Leap Frog
I was really excited to receive a MyLife Portable Device by Playmates Toys. I often let my best friend’s little girls review girl-friendly toys because I only have a son and a nephew. With a seven year old, Miss D and a three year old, Miss K, my friend is always willing to let me stop by and play with the kids when I have something for them to review.
