Leapster TV vs. Handheld: Has anyone else tried this?
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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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Yes, you can use it with the Leapster Explorer, the Leapster Explorer GS, and the Leappad's 1 and 2. Also, whatever apps you purchase you can use for up to three devices. With my three kids, this is perfect because I can purchase an app once and they can all have it on their different devices!
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OKAY! Thanks. We're due to receive it on Wednesday so I'll know in a couple days. I just need to get my kid off my phone, wanting to play apps all the time. So, I hope it'll at least be good for that. It would be cheaper than the leappad systems/tablets if so!
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Just remember to adjust the skill levels for each kid. Just a suggestion; don't load everything (Games and activities) all at once on your device. Go through Leap Frog Connect to select what you want your kid to work on first. Then when they get bored with the app you choose, then switch it up! They won't get bored with the device and reject playing with it anymore. They also stay focused on learning the basic fundamentals of each game/activity.
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The Nintendo DS and the Leapfrog Leapster are two different platforms with mainly two different uses. The Leapster is a learning system and all of the games are directed at developing a young childs mind through fun learning. I have a 5 y/o going on 6 that loves her Leapster. There are titles with characters that will keep your childs attention (i.e. Spongebob, Dora, Diego, Spiderman, etc) She has friends that have a DS but I feel she's getting much more out of the Leapster. The Nintendo DS is a game unit with far more entertaining games than learning. I think it would be better for you to look at the software rather than the platforms to make a wise decision on how your boys will use their systems and if it will satisfy your needs. You can look for video reviews on a number of sites prior to purchasing games to determine if it's a good buy.
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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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I cannot say, the little girl for whom the game was purchased has a leapster, her mother was quite specific about the game console and wanted nothing the needed a different device.
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Most likely not from what I understand and have read the leapster and leapPad games are not compatible
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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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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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Thank you for the feedback. I went ahead and bought the V-Tech only because I had read the stylus sometimes didn't work on the leapster and I can see my son freaking out when it doesn't work. We are going on a long trip (overseas) so I wanted something to entertain him. The Leapster might be in our future as well however.
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Yes, Casio had it right with that tiny TV. However, what I'm getting is that none of these portables are working well with digital. The signal keeps getting lost. I live far from the tower so haven't much hope that anything will work like the analogue casio. Bummer!
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I'm in the same boat and would love to hear an answer to your question! The main difference I've gathered in my research (besides the games) is that with the Vtech you can add a memory card and with Fisher Price you cannot. The Vtech also takes video, but from the reviews it seems that it's not good enough to be worth having.
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Here's a great site that list the differences in a few of the learning systems:http://hubpages.com/hub/VTech-MobiGo-vs-Leapfrog-Leapster-Explorer-vs-Fisher-Price-iXL
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Most definitely! I got one for my one year old and one for my 2.5 year old. The one year old has figured out how to watch the little movies and whatnot but the two year old actually plays the games and creates movies. In my opinion it is very user friendly! Children and their technology just amaze me these days.
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I'm kind of in the same boat. My six year old will be getting a DS for Christmas and I thought it would be nice for my 3 year old to have his own gaming system. I'm pretty sure they would fight over the DS if we didn't get him something of his own. Is a Leapster age appropriate for my 3 year old?
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Justin S.: I agree. Few would purchase if picture resolution was no better than the 2.4" displays off my now obsolete Casios. The test is to go to a news channel and see if you can read the scrolling display at bottom of screen. No doubt size and price is the factor. LCD color handheld TVs are no longer a novelty. Using an 'off the shelf' LCD display is far cheaper now as manufacturing costs in mass have lowered....the 'picture tube' has become obsolete. The question still stands as to what 'mobile TV' has to offer and how much it will cost.