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The Fisher Price iXL video game console was released in 2010.[1] The system retailed for $79.99 in 2010.[2]

By February of 2011 the price of the system dropped to $60.[3]

The system was discontinued in 2012.[1]

Technology

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Hardware

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A 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) TFT LCD was built into the system.[1] The resolution of this screen was listed as "QVGA",[1] meaning a resolution of 320 pixels by 240 pixels.[3] The screen supported touch input.[4]

Storage could be expanded with an SD card slot.[1]

Power

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The system was powered by 4 AA batteries.[1] The battery compartment was protected with a screw.[3]

Software

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The system was intended to be used in conjunction with a either a Mac OSX computer or Microsoft Windows PC, which was required for console management.[1][3] The New York Times described this software as being like iTunes.[5]

The system could be used as an MP3 player.[6]

References

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  1. ↑ a b c d e f g "iXL™ Learning System". m.service.mattel.com. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  2. ↑ "Experts list contenders for holiday season’s must-have toy" (in en). nj. 14 November 2010. https://www.nj.com/business/2010/11/experts_list_contenders_for_ho.html. 
  3. ↑ a b c d Kozlowski, Michael (8 February 2011). "Review of the Fisher-Price IXL e-Reader for kids". Good e-Reader. https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/review-of-the-fisherprice-ixl-e-reader-for-kids. 
  4. ↑ Goff, Rachel (December 16, 2010). "Tech-toy gifts for kids of all ages" (in en). www.cnn.com. https://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/gaming.gadgets/12/16/tech.holiday.gift.ideas/index.html. 
  5. ↑ Buckleitner, Warren (1 December 2010). "Tech Toys to Keep Your Gift Budget in Balance". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/technology/personaltech/02basics.html. 
  6. ↑ "High tech toys, educational toys, ShopSmart". www.consumerreports.org. December 2010. https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2010/12/high-tech-toys-kids-will-love/index.htm. 


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