Which is better Fisher-Price iXL vs. Leapster vs. Leapster 2 vs. Explorer?? Which is better Fisher-Price iXL vs.
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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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Yes all Leapster Explorer games 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. It really is amazing.
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My girls have the leappad 2 and the Explorer games is what it works with if that helps you any.
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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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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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NO! it works with leappad 2, and leapster explorer. leapster 2 will only work with original leapster cartridges. they are much thicker. The leapster explorer cartridges will not fit in the leapster 2.
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Sticker shock is only relative to "free" apps on iPads. Those apps are worthless. Leapfrog apps are well designed by educators and researchers and fit into a holistic curriculum that crosses devices. They are worth every penny. They're far superior to the rest of what's out there. Check in with LeapFrog after the holidays and take advantage of the frequent app sales. You'll only need half a dozen or so beyond what's included.
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Great question I don't know! I just know I have Leapster GS and it works perfectly. I actually get so confused on all these systems, so I am sorry I am no help!!
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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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I have the fisher price rainforest & this one. Purchase the fisher price, it is quieter & batteries last longer.
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My son is 2 1/2. I bought him the Leapster TV Learning System. He can play that really well since the controls are bigger. Check the games though since for many you need to be able to recognize letters, numbers, etc. His favorite is the Cars one. My daughter (5 years old) has the Leapster L-Max & was 3 1/2 when we got it. It took her several months to get good at it. (The new Leapster comes out this week)
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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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That's really up to you. The advantage for us was that there are reading programs (the ultra books) that only work on the LeapPad. That and my boys have lost the Explorer stylus and the screen is dinged up and we just chose to upgrade. You could probably hang in until your Explorer gives out and upgrade then.
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The Leapster explorer, Leapster explorer GS, as well as the Leapster explorer leappads 1 and 2 all take the same cartridges. With the excepetion of the leappad 1 we have all listed above between 4 boys. Any of the explorer games are comapatable with explorer devices :)
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Yes. Explorer games are compatible with the leap pad. Earlier models (leapster, leapster 2) are not compatible. Hope this helps.
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my 5 yr old has the L-Max and she can use the regular Leapster games on it without a problem. hope this helps.
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We have both at our house. The V-Tech is a bit cheaper, but the Leapster is the one my kids keep playing with over and over. My kids think the Leapster games are "more fun", and as a parent I see a lot more learning potential in the Leapster titles than in the V-tech.