Leapster 2 vs Original - The DIS Discussion Forums

frankiemom · 11-17-2009, 01:05 PM

I have a question my daughter is 5 and has played with my son's Leapster (original one) for about 2 years now. I saw a good deal on the Leapster 2 for Black Friday. Is it worth it to buy the new version or should I just save the money and stay with the one she has? I heard the new Leapster games do different things on the newer Leapster as opposed to the older one. Is that true?

clownchk · 11-17-2009, 01:22 PM

they are both very similar, but the leapster 2 can be used online as well. HTH

labdogs42 · 11-17-2009, 02:23 PM

I'd just get the original one. TRU will have those for $29.99 on Black Friday!

awhitey · 11-17-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by frankiemom

I have a question my daughter is 5 and has played with my son's Leapster (original one) for about 2 years now. I saw a good deal on the Leapster 2 for Black Friday. Is it worth it to buy the new version or should I just save the money and stay with the one she has? I heard the new Leapster games do different things on the newer Leapster as opposed to the older one. Is that true?

I have been looking at the leaked ads and have not found a Leapster 2 on Black Friday. Where did you see it?

mickeymaker2003 · 11-17-2009, 04:36 PM

We like the Leapster 2. There are a few free games you can download onto an SD card if you get a Leapster 2 (I know Letterpillar is one). The extra games were worth the extra $10 or so cost.

The one in the Toys R Us ad is bulkier than a Leapster 2 and I'd think the Leapster 2 would be more comfortable for little hands.

frankiemom · 11-17-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by awhitey

I have been looking at the leaked ads and have not found a Leapster 2 on Black Friday. Where did you see it?

TRU I think it was in the 5am ad not the midnight one.

bweagle · 11-17-2009, 05:59 PM

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but I had a related question.....will the regular leapster fit in the carrying case for the Leapster 2?

mward73 · 11-18-2009, 08:06 AM

I can't find the Leapster 2 in the TRU ad - I see the original Leapster for $29.99, but not the Leapster 2. Am I missing it? I was thinking about getting one of these for DS.

wmharley · 11-18-2009, 10:17 AM

you might be looking at the Big Book, not the BF ad.. ther eis no special on teh currently listed (BFADS) scan for TRU-BF

I think Target has it also, but for $50.. I personally like the L2 as it doesn't seem that stylus is in a horrible location on the front.

jessica52877 · 11-18-2009, 11:17 AM

We have both. I would save the money and get the regular.

clownchk · 11-18-2009, 02:32 PM

check on leapfrog's site as well. Last year I got a special edition Cars Leapster 2, a back pack, and the Cars as well as Word Chasers cartridges all for roughly $80 shipped. It was a special offer right on their site. HTH

edited to add the link of current deals http://www.leapfrog.com/en/shop/Leapster2.html
edited again to say Pinching your pennies has a link for $4 off any leapster cartridge as well

leslie826 · 11-18-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bweagle

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but I had a related question.....will the regular leapster fit in the carrying case for the Leapster 2?

Yes! We have the original Leapster and a Leapster 2 case. Fits perfectly well with up to 5 games.

wmharley · 11-19-2009, 11:58 AM

the recharge pack is almost as much as the unit..

11-17-2009, 01:05 PM	#1
frankiemom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 563	Leapster 2 vs Original I have a question my daughter is 5 and has played with my son's Leapster (original one) for about 2 years now. I saw a good deal on the Leapster 2 for Black Friday. Is it worth it to buy the new version or should I just save the money and stay with the one she has? I heard the new Leapster games do different things on the newer Leapster as opposed to the older one. Is that true?

11-17-2009, 01:22 PM	#2
clownchk Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheektowaga Posts: 305	they are both very similar, but the leapster 2 can be used online as well. HTH __________________ ~Elena Princess of everyday adventures. [/url] Last Trips: 8-08 POR our "Nature Home" 8-07 POR LOVED IT! 8-06 AS Movies, first time staying on property, never staying off property again if I can help it! next trip 8-09 is a go!

11-17-2009, 02:23 PM	#3
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11-18-2009, 11:17 AM	#10
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11-17-2009, 04:36 PM	#5
mickeymaker2003 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 889	We like the Leapster 2. There are a few free games you can download onto an SD card if you get a Leapster 2 (I know Letterpillar is one). The extra games were worth the extra $10 or so cost. The one in the Toys R Us ad is bulkier than a Leapster 2 and I'd think the Leapster 2 would be more comfortable for little hands.

11-18-2009, 08:06 AM	#8
mward73 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 195	I can't find the Leapster 2 in the TRU ad - I see the original Leapster for $29.99, but not the Leapster 2. Am I missing it? I was thinking about getting one of these for DS.

11-18-2009, 10:17 AM	#9
wmharley DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 696	you might be looking at the Big Book, not the BF ad.. ther eis no special on teh currently listed (BFADS) scan for TRU-BF I think Target has it also, but for $50.. I personally like the L2 as it doesn't seem that stylus is in a horrible location on the front.

11-18-2009, 02:32 PM	#11
clownchk Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheektowaga Posts: 305	check on leapfrog's site as well. Last year I got a special edition Cars Leapster 2, a back pack, and the Cars as well as Word Chasers cartridges all for roughly $80 shipped. It was a special offer right on their site. HTH edited to add the link of current deals http://www.leapfrog.com/en/shop/Leapster2.html edited again to say Pinching your pennies has a link for $4 off any leapster cartridge as well __________________ ~Elena Princess of everyday adventures. [/url] Last Trips: 8-08 POR our "Nature Home" 8-07 POR LOVED IT! 8-06 AS Movies, first time staying on property, never staying off property again if I can help it! next trip 8-09 is a go!

11-19-2009, 11:58 AM	#13
wmharley DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 696	the recharge pack is almost as much as the unit..

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