Do the new Leapster Learning Sys Games work on the old Leapster? I am looking at buying a used Leapster Learning System and of course the older Leapster is cheaper. If I buy the new games, like Cars and Diego, etc, will they work on the old Leapster? Do the new Leapster Learning Sys Games work on the old Leapster? I am looking at buying a used Leapster Learning System and of course the older Leapster is cheaper. If I buy the new games, like... » Read More Do the new Leapster Learning Sys Games work on the old Leapster? I am looking at buying a used Leapster Learning System and of course the older Leapster is cheaper. If I buy the new games, like Cars and Diego, etc, will they work on the old Leapster? « Show Less
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Yes they will. I bought the new Dora game for my little girl's leapster and it worked perfectly. And personally I prefer the old leapster system to the new one. I think it is easier for younger kids to use.
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Most of The newer cartridges say that they are compatible with all versions of Leapsters-
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Says it will play on all "Leapster"..........is leap pad a leapster? I don't know......
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The leapsters need sd cards,...and you can also erase all the info in them...try to insert the sd card...it goes behind the barttery pack
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If you look at the picture of the box it says "Leapster GS" so it should be fine. Most of these games can be used by various systems. Hope that helps.
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We have the leap pad 2 and it works fine but I did have to return the first one because it didn't work. The second one did work and we haven't had a problem with it.
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any luck with this? were you able to unlock the games? i thought it was broken and was going to return it. will have my daughter try it again tonight now that we have new batteries for the leapster.
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Actually, you are incorrect. ALL Leapster games play on ALL Leapster products. In response to the original poster, Leapster is handheld only, Leapster L-Max is both portable and tv-play, and Leapster TV is tv-only. So for the best of both worlds, get the L-Max. V-Smile has HORRIBLE reviews as a totally defective product that doesn't last, whereas Leapster is VERY durable and takes lots of abuse with no problems. I say stick with Leap Frog.
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we own the original leapster but from any knowledge that ive had I am about 90% sure they made the leapster two so it can still play all the old games. but a leap pad and leapster are two different components all together so a leapster2 yes a leap pad im gonna say no.
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Well.. the leapster is not a leap pad/tablet, but the ultra IS. Leapfrog makes a leapster explorer (which is a handheld) and a leapster GS (also a handheld) the leap pads (1 and 2) and now the new leap pad ultra. With the exception of the orignial leap pad and the new ultra, we have all systems, and the game runs on them. I think you need to clarify that they are getting a leapster explorer, which takes these green cartridges. It is possible they may be getting a used leapster (which is a much older version of the system and takes much larger cartridges... I am not sure it is still sold in stores, but of course is second hand) I would ask for clarification.
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No. NONE of the Leapster games work with the Didj. All of the Leapster games are cross-compatible with all of the Leapsters (the original, the L-Max, and the Leapster2), but NONE of them are compatible with the Didj. Conversely, NONE of the Didj games can be played on any of the Leapsters either. HTH!
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Yes all leapster explorer can be used with the Leappad 2. My son has the Leappad 2 and absolutely loves it! He loved his explorer too. He has learned so much with this product.
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Yes they do! As they come out with new game the old skylanders still work even with the new game. The new one just don't work with the old games. Example you can't use a swapforce with the giants game but you can use and skylander on the swapforce game. Hope that helps.
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I've been looking at the Vsmile and the Leapster with the stylus. Is this what you are comparing? I'm wondering if the graphics, game quality, etc. are equal, but I'm also wondering if the Leapster with stylus is easier to run for 3 year olds. The Leapster and its cartidges are more expensive, but the stylus on the Vsmile is used on a screen the is separate from the graphics screen. Do you know anything about these questions? I've only got so much money, and I'm concerned about making the "wrong" choice.Thanks!
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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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Good question...according to their website it's supposed to be compatible with all of the LeapPad systems (1,2,3, Ultra and even the explorer). My daughter plays it on her LeapPad 2 with no problems. http://www.leapfrog.com/en-us/store/p/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic/_/A-prod39133
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I called Leapster with that question and they do not rec rechargeable batteries b/c they aren't as strong as reg batteries even when they are new and thus the game may not work properly. Logically though, I'm wondering the diff. in the batt pack and rech batteries. Hope this helps.
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Did it work? I hope so. I tried emailing Leapfrog and they just gave me a generic answer that didn't help. For anyone else needing help with this just click on the "Storybook" game and play through it all the way to the end. It unlocks all the other games. Hope I helped.Also, regarding batteries... I recommend the AC adapter for when you are home if you can use it. Leapfrog.com sells it for under $10.00. (Depends of course if your child will sit still to play it.) Take care!