LeapFrog Leapster L Max Handheld Learning Game System Review

The Leapster L-Max comes with a variety of software, most of which is aimed at giving kids exposure to or practice with the basics in Math and English. Cartridges can be purchased for anywhere from $19.99 to $29.99. Games for younger kids review letters, phonics, and addition and subtraction concepts, and encourage creativity and fun with art and I-Spy activities.  Games for older kids review mutiplication tables, division, and social studies. Systems are sold with a connector that allows you to plug the L-Max into your TV and let your kids play on the 'big screen'.

Only downside: if your kid is in 3rd or 4th grade, there aren't that many games to choose from. Best to purchase the system when your child is 4-5 years old and let them grow with it until they get to about 8 or 9 and start to gravitate towrds things like Nintendo DS and the PSP.