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History
The Fisher Price iXL video game console was released in 2010.iXL™ Learning System https://m.service.mattel.com/us/Technical/TechnicalProductDetail?prodno=R9703&siteid=27&catid=520 m.service.mattel.com 11 September 2022 The system retailed for $79.99 in 2010.Experts list contenders for holiday season’s must-have toy https://www.nj.com/business/2010/11/experts_list_contenders_for_ho.html 12 September 2022 nj 14 November 2010 en
By February of 2011 the price of the system dropped to $60.
The system was discontinued in 2012.
Technology
Hardware
A 3.5 in cm TFT LCD was built into the system. The resolution of this screen was listed as "QVGA", meaning a resolution of 320 pixels by 240 pixels. The screen supported touch input.Goff Rachel Tech-toy gifts for kids of all ages https://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/gaming.gadgets/12/16/tech.holiday.gift.ideas/index.html 12 September 2022 www.cnn.com December 16, 2010 en
Storage could be expanded with an SD card slot.
Power
The system was powered by 4 AA batteries. The battery compartment was protected with a screw.Kozlowski Michael Review of the Fisher-Price IXL e-Reader for kids https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/review-of-the-fisherprice-ixl-e-reader-for-kids 12 September 2022 Good e-Reader 8 February 2011
Software
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. The New York Times described this software as being like iTunes.Buckleitner Warren Tech Toys to Keep Your Gift Budget in Balance https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/technology/personaltech/02basics.html 12 September 2022 The New York Times 1 December 2010
The system could be used as an MP3 player.High tech toys, educational toys, ShopSmart https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2010/12/high-tech-toys-kids-will-love/index.htm 12 September 2022 www.consumerreports.org December 2010
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