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[1] The console also introduces Scout, a green-colored dog character who also appears in later LeapFrog products.

The keyboard accepts four AA-sized batteries and communicates with the console by means of four infrared transmitter LEDs.

The console unit consists of a single IR receiver, a power switch on the front, a cartridge slot and grooves to hold six other cartridges on the top, a power in socket (for use with a 5v DC adapter which is sold separately, although other compatible 5v DC adapters can be used at the expense of the warranty of the console) and a lead with an RCA-style video out and monaural audio out jack around the back, and a port on the left side of the console.

Originally, the system was only available in green and was not shipped with any games at all (possibly explaining the reason why the console is designed to operate even without a cartridge inserted).

However, with the introduction of the violet colored variant of the system, the packaging was revamped and a game cartridge is now included.

Upon completion, the child is allowed to log in for the first time, in which Tad and Dot (two LeapFrog characters) gift the user a puppy, Scout.

Subsequent log-ins will start with Tad and Dot coming on-screen and calling Scout into view before leaving.