LeapFrog Didj (S5790954)

126 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (11)
Portability (3)
Design (2)
Game selection (1)

Negative
Value for money (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 126 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the game selection and design. The portability and usability also get good views, but there are some less positive reviews about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Game Consoles the LeapFrog Didj (S5790954) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Shane McGlaun (i4u.com)

Leapfrog Didj Learning System Review

When it comes time for kids to learn the foundations of math and other school subjects, getting them to enjoy learning can be a challenge. Getting kids to enjoy video games isn't really a challenge though making a game system that teaches kids like the...

Nov, 2008

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Amazon review summary for the LeapFrog Didj (S5790954)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 127 user reviews of the LeapFrog Didj (S5790954) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

usability, portability, design, game selection

45% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: JD (amazon.com)

Calling this an education tool is not accurate

I was looking forward to upgrading from Leapster to the Didj for my 7 year-old but I was disappointed to see that it was mostly game play rather than education. On top of that, the unit is completely unreliable; every few days, it "locks up" and...

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: Bibliotecaria (amazon.com)

Sturdy, customizable, educational & fun

My 2nd grader has pretty much run through all the Leapster games and was ready for a new challenge. I wanted to buy something like the GameBoy for a birthday present; however, the only thing available from Nintendo was just too expensive, so we...

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: D. Armour (amazon.com)

too difficult to be worth it

We upgraded to the Didj from the Leapster. We still have the original Leapster and have never had problems. However, the Didj and the Leapster 2 have both given us too much trouble and even my kids are fed up. The problem is with the...

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: tightwadmom (amazon.com)

Don't waste your money!!!!

I bought a new Didji for my son for Christmas this last year. The "new" product that I can no longer buy games in the store for. I have loved what Leap Frog has been trying to do with educational toys and gaming systems and have bought almost all...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: Aquarius (amazon.com)

Discontinued!

If you're looking/considering this system, you may wan tto know that it has just become obsolete. Look instead at the LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game System (Green) or LeapFrog Leapster 2 Learning Game System - Green. Leapfrog has just...

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: athome (amazon.com)

frustrated

this leap frog toy has been bitter sweet. The kids love to play it when it works. the problem is the batteries do not last!!!! And the toy continually needs to be connected to the leap frog site to be "tuned up". the "tune up" request can happen...

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: J. Hartmus (amazon.com)

It's a good starting point

Found this product on kids.woot very inexpensively. Our kids did not have any handhelds, so I figured that something inexpensive would be a good way to try it out. It does sometimes interrupt saying that it needs to be connected to a computer. But...

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: L. Kaplan (amazon.com)

Barely any game choices! Boring games!

This game was a huge disappointment. We bought my 7 year old several game cartridges for the Didj and most of them bored (or frustrated) her so she just doesn't play them. I tried to find new games that would maybe be different but it seems like...

Jun, 2010

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Product Specifications

Didj is a gaming handheld that lets you customize both the gaming and learning. Designed for grade schoolers aged 5 to 10 years, the Didj system offers the action-packed, high-resolution gameplay that kids expect, combined with the robust learning you trust LeapFrog to deliver. But the Didj handheld also connects to the computer to offer something no other system has offered: truly customizable gameplay and curriculum.Kids can play and learn anywhere with characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Wars and more popular shows, and then go online to trade the points they've earned for more modifications to the game worlds, moves, sound effects, music and more. They can even create their own Didji characters in the online Didjerator.Kids and parents can also shape the learning online by choosing the math and spelling skills they'd like the games to focus on. Multiplication hard to master? Kids can choose to be quizzed on specific times tables, such as the 6s, 7s and 8s tables. Spelling a stumbling block? Create a custom spelling list from the 10,000-word database and practice for next week's test. Didj delivers all this, plus the personalized tutorials and self-leveling learning that is signature to LeapFrog gaming systems. With the USB connection, parents can also see their children's progress in recent games, get detailed updates on the skills their kids are exploring and share in their accomplishments.