History of video games/Platforms/Leapster Explorer

History

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The Leapster Explorer was revealed in June 2010 and launched on July 15, 2010 at a price of $70.[1]

The LeapsterGS was released in 2012 at a cost of $70 with a slimmer design, microphone, improved processor, motion sensor, 2 gigabytes of RAM, and a video camera.[2][3]

Technology

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The Leapster Explorer GS uses an ARM9 architecture processor clocked at 550 megahertz.[4] The system has 128 megabytes of RAM and 2 gigabytes of flash storage.[4]

The Leapster Explorer has a touch screen.[1]

The Leapster Explorer is powered by four AA batteries and can also operate from an AC adapter.[1]

References

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  1. a b c Buckleitner, Warren. "GADGETWISE; A New Leapster to Battle Summer Boredom". query.nytimes.com. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  2. Schmidt, Gregory (5 September 2012). "In Latest Update, Leapster Adds More Power". Gadgetwise Blog. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  3. "LeapPad2 and LeapsterGS Are Great Pieces of Kid-Friendly Tech". Wired. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  4. a b "Linux On A Leapster For Classic Video Game Emulation". Hackaday. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2020.