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The '''LeapFrog Didj''' is a handheld console made by [[LeapFrog Enterprises]]. The Didj was priced at $89.99 when it debuted on August 22, 2008. In line with LeapFrog's other hardware, the console is marketed as an edutainment console for children, with software based on licensed properties such as from [[Disney]], [[Nickelodeon]], Marvel and [[Sega]].
 
The '''LeapFrog Didj''' is a handheld console made by [[LeapFrog Enterprises]]. The Didj was priced at $89.99 when it debuted on August 22, 2008. In line with LeapFrog's other hardware, the console is marketed as an edutainment console for children, with software based on licensed properties such as from [[Disney]], [[Nickelodeon]], Marvel and [[Sega]].
  
The Didj has also attracted the attention of hackers<ref name="hackaday">[http://hackaday.com/2010/02/01/leapfrog-didj-handheld-linux-on-the-cheap/ Leapfrog Didj: Handheld Linux on the Cheap]</ref> as it runs on a customised [[Linux]] distribution, and due to its relatively low price (compared to more expensive systems such as the [[Nintendo DS]]), as well as its OpenGL capabilities.<ref>[http://hackaday.com/2010/05/13/opengl-on-the-didj/ OpenGL on the Didj]</ref>
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The Didj ran on an embedded Linux distribution<ref name="hackaday">[http://hackaday.com/2010/02/01/leapfrog-didj-handheld-linux-on-the-cheap/ Leapfrog Didj: Handheld Linux on the Cheap]</ref> making it an affordable hacking platform by hobbyists compared to more traditional gaming devices such as the [[Nintendo DS]]. A number of homebrew applications have been made for the Didj, including a port of the [[gpSP]] emulator.<ref>[http://elinux.org/Didj_gpSP_GBA_Emulator Didj gpSP GBA Emulator]</ref>
 
 
Several [[homebrew (video games)|homebrew]] applications as well as demos have been written for the device, including a port of the [[gpSP]] emulator.<ref>[http://elinux.org/Didj_gpSP_GBA_Emulator Didj gpSP GBA Emulator]</ref>
 
  
 
==Sega support==
 
==Sega support==

Revision as of 22:22, 6 March 2019

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LeapFrog Didj
Manufacturer: LeapFrog Enterprises
Release Date RRP Code
LeapFrog Didj
US
$89.99 ?




The LeapFrog Didj is a handheld console made by LeapFrog Enterprises. The Didj was priced at $89.99 when it debuted on August 22, 2008. In line with LeapFrog's other hardware, the console is marketed as an edutainment console for children, with software based on licensed properties such as from Disney, Nickelodeon, Marvel and Sega.

The Didj ran on an embedded Linux distribution[1] making it an affordable hacking platform by hobbyists compared to more traditional gaming devices such as the Nintendo DS. A number of homebrew applications have been made for the Didj, including a port of the gpSP emulator.[2]

Sega support

Sega produced at least one game for the system, namely a specialised conversion of Sonic the Hedgehog. As with most games for the Didj, Sonic the Hedgehog came with educational minigames for children, namely spelling, grammar and vocabulary activities.

References