leapster or v-smile

[cricket429]

For portable entertainment on the way to and from Disney, I am looking for recommendations on either the leapster l-max or v-smile pocket. Any info on either is appreciated. Thank you

 

[cmaelltt1]

I bought a I leapster for my 5 yo's birthday last year. She and my 3 yo fought over it so much, I ended up buying him one a month later for his birthday. I made the mistake of not getting a service plan with them and one broke a few weeks ago. So now they are sharing again. Make sure you get somewhere to keep the cartridges because we've lost one and they are expensive.

I had considered buying one of the new ones that hook up with the TV to replace the broken one, but have decided not to. Since we are doing Disney in December, it will be a very cheap Christmas this year, and I'm trying to make it electronic free, but I may buy a couple of games for the gamecube to play on the drive to DW.

Anyway, we really really like the Leapster. I also super super recommend the any of the Leapfrog DVDs. They have Leapster cartridges that go with them. My kids love the movie and watch them over and over.

Carrie

 

[cricket429]

Thank you. My dd is 6 and not video game savvy. She is starting to get interested in video games but I wanted to put that off for a while and I figured with one of these two choices, she could get the video game feel but it would but educational as well.

 

[krystyana]

We have both....My son prefers the leapster. He's 4 by the way! I think the games are better designed and more engaging in that system. V-smile is cute but it isn't as educational and doesn't hold my sons interest as long. Hope this helps!