Better resolution - Leapster or V-Smile? Does anyone seen both of these systems and tell me which system looks graphically better on screen?
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Hi. I have both handheld versions, which I love both. Though I do have to say that my vpocket is doing something funky, and that disappoints me because neither systems get used enough to be in poor shape. I really take care of them. I was looking to by the vflash, but read some terrible reviews, and then again, they just did a toy review toy special on TV and gave it a thumbs way up high from all the kids and teachers who played with it for over 2 months, kids were engaged just watching other kids play - and of course, teachers loved it because of the educational value. I think looking for kick butt graphics and the like is hopeless in the educational department. Between my two handheld versions, I would call them close to equal, with Leapster being ahead.
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Hi, My daughter has the Leapster 2. It has one game installed and there is also a "paint" option, kind of like Windows "draw." She rarely played with those features, but they're not bad features. The game has dragons and you have to chase letters or something like that. If I'm not mistaken you can also download a game or two from the site. Just the same, I would definitely consider getting your niece a game to go with it -- Leapfrog.com was having a sale, maybe still is, which made many of the cartridges very affordable. My daughter loved Digging for Dinosaurs, Wall-e, the Backyardigans, and Finding Nemo in particular. She got the Disney Princess game but only played with it once. It looked like a real stinker. If cost is a consideration (as it is for me) maybe just let her parents know that you got her a Leapster 2 so they can plan on getting her a game or two. And how nice of you to get her such a lovely gift! It is a truly educational tool and was a huge hit in my house.
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Yes, I think most games for the leapsters use a stylus. This one uses it a lot, to trace letters and such.
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I have a leapster gs and it works for that system! Honestly I now go to store to buy them. They r very misleading on what game system to use. Confused me! I'm am prob not a huge help but all that aside my 4 yr old loves this game!
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Hi -I would recommend the V-tech tote'n'go laptops to just about anyone in the pre-reading stage of learning. It is not as glamorous as the leapfrog stuff, but it is great for letter recognition and other pre-literacy skills. That's in the twenty buck range. The Leapster 2 by leapfrog also does not need a home pc to set it up, though you can use one to access some of the advanced features it is completely unnecessary from a child's perspective to enjoy the system. Those retail for about seventy, but are regularly on sale for forty or fifty. The cartridge games are expensive, but do go on sale from time to time. My daughter loved her v-tech laptop and she loves her Leapster too. Hi -I would recommend the V-tech tote'n'go laptops to just about anyone in the pre-reading stage of learning. It is not as glamorous as the leapfrog stuff, but it is great for letter recognition and other pre-literacy skills. That's in the twenty buck range. The Leapster 2 by leapfrog also does not need a home pc to set it up, though you can use one to access some of the advanced features it is completely unnecessary from a child's perspective to enjoy the system. Those retail for about seventy, but are regularly on sale for forty or fifty. The cartridge games are expensive, but... » Read More Hi -I would recommend the V-tech tote'n'go laptops to just about anyone in the pre-reading stage of learning. It is not as glamorous as the leapfrog stuff, but it is great for letter recognition and other pre-literacy skills. That's in the twenty buck range. The Leapster 2 by leapfrog also does not need a home pc to set it up, though you can use one to access some of the advanced features it is completely unnecessary from a child's perspective to enjoy the system. Those retail for about seventy, but are regularly on sale for forty or fifty. The cartridge games are expensive, but do go on sale from time to time. My daughter loved her v-tech laptop and she loves her Leapster too. « Show Less
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Hi I don't know if my answer will still help you but here goes. The graphics on the handheld are much better in my opinion. My kids have both the lmax and the leapster tv, they prefer the lmax. And yes all games can be played on both the leapster tv and l-max. Hope this helps.
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Hands down the LeapPad, it seems a lot more versatile; not very good reviews on the Inno on their own homepage. Vtechkids.com
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I found the second controller on leapfrog.com. It was priced at $19.99. It also said to look for games that said 2 player (Leapster Arcade). Hope that is helpful.
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I prefer the LeapPad over the explorer. So I would say yes. I like the bigger screen and apps that come with it.
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We bought a pink and a green Leapster (the original, not LMax or Leapster2) from the leapfrog.com website and are also having problems. On the pink one, when I look at the reviews of upcoming games, it says "... coming soon ... available Fall 2005" then it gets stuck in a loop, reviewing the games over and over. I have to turn it off and back on again to get out of the loop. When I tried the green one with a game cartridge I also ordered from leapfrog.com, the game already had someone else's high scores! So, I get the feeling that we got Leapsters that have either been returned or refurbished. Anyone else have these suspicions? We bought a pink and a green Leapster (the original, not LMax or Leapster2) from the leapfrog.com website and are also having problems. On the pink one, when I look at the reviews of upcoming games, it says "... coming soon ... available Fall 2005" then it gets stuck in a loop, reviewing the games over and over. I have to turn it off and back on again to get out of the loop. When I tried the green one with a game cartridge I also ordered from leapfrog.com, the game already had someone else's high scores! So, I get the feeling that we got Leapsters that have either been... » Read More We bought a pink and a green Leapster (the original, not LMax or Leapster2) from the leapfrog.com website and are also having problems. On the pink one, when I look at the reviews of upcoming games, it says "... coming soon ... available Fall 2005" then it gets stuck in a loop, reviewing the games over and over. I have to turn it off and back on again to get out of the loop. When I tried the green one with a game cartridge I also ordered from leapfrog.com, the game already had someone else's high scores! So, I get the feeling that we got Leapsters that have either been returned or refurbished. Anyone else have these suspicions? « Show Less
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I am a huge fan of VTech and believe in their products (You can check my reviews). My concern with this product is that it's a direct rip-off of an already established product. VSmile and the VSMile Pocket (which can play alone or with the TV) shares the same software titles which Leapster and LMax don't. I would recommend V.Smile.
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David, Yes my 3 year old has been playing with her leapad2 since she was 2 and I upgraded to the ultra because of the bigger screen and better graphics. Her only complain was that its heavy but that was easily forgotten.
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Hi There!I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but I have always liked Vtech products. I might be a little biased...who knows!??!Good Luck! Hope this helps! Hi There!I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but... » Read More Hi There!I would say...after playing a little with both...that they are quite equal! I like the Leap Frog Learning Path. It is great to see how my son is doing and what he is learning. Vtech has a similar, but not as parent oriented program..its called vsmile world or something. The part I really like about the VSmile is that you can play the same games in their home game systems as well. I am getting my son the new Vsmile Motion for Xmas. It is like a Wii for younger kids. It will play all of the Vsmile games as well. Very cool. I would say they are both excellent choices...but I have always liked Vtech products. I might be a little biased...who knows!??!Good Luck! Hope this helps! « Show Less
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The original Leapster games should play on the Leapster 2, but the Leapster 2 games will not work on the original Leapster system. To my knowledge, neither will work on the new tablet-type system.The only thing you might discover is that the original Leapster games won't look as good on the Leapster 2 games on that system - lower quality graphics, etc, much like you would see with Nintendo, etc.I hope this helps!
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They're still not available and there's no information as to when they'll be available. Since the new Leapsters have come out, I'm starting to think that they're no longer supporting this product. The recharging system is on "backorder" and there haven't been any new L-Max games in years (even though you can use the Leapster games as well, their website says they won't show as well on the tv).
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I disagree, just having spent an hour reading reviews for both. The LeapPad has lots of bad reviews, the only complaint on the InnoTab is the battery consumption (I read ALL of them on vtech's website.)The huge difference between the 2 is the ability to play movies on the Vtech. But the LeapPad takes pictures, so it depends on what you are looking for.
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I just bought a LeapPad2 and a Leapster Explorer, I was looking at games on Amazon and when I search LeapPad 2 games, it gives me all explorer options. Before I place my order, will Explorer games work for LeapPad2?? Thanks