oregonmommy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I took a look at all the ads up so far but skimmed through most of them. I am thinking about a handheld v-smile or leapster for my son and daughter (6 and 3.5). Does anyone know where they are going to have the best deal on one of these? Also does anyone have one or the other and which one would you recommend? I see the leapster is cheaper than the v-smile but the leapster cartridges are more expensive by about $5. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deals4Me Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I plan on getting the vsmile for my son...who just turned 3 last month... the games are 14.77 at targer bf I want the system cheaper than 50, I dont plan on buying the pocket one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonmommy Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 Thanks for your post Deals4Me- I guess I should clarify, I am looking to buy the v-smile Pocket or the Leapster- both similar looking handheld systems. We already have a gamecube so I don't need another one that is connected to the t.v. I want to buy 2 of them, exactly alike to avoid the inevitable fights. They can then share the games but their interests are so different (one very girly girl and one very boyish boy) that they probably won't like the same games anyway. My 3 yr. daughter already is starting beginning reading so pretty advanced that way but am a little worried about her being a little too rough with the stylus part of the leapster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi2121 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I was looking for the v-smile games also....we have the system already, but the games here (Canada) are $19.99 each.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonmommy Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 here I am seeing the v-smile pocket games for $24.99 each at Target which makes them $5 more than the leapster games that are $19.99 each. Maybe the regular v-smile that connects to the t.v. only has cheaper games than the pocket one, or are they interchangeable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReillyCheyenne Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 The v-smile games work in both systems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonmommy Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 I saw some reviews on amazon that said people were having trouble with the regular v-smile games working in the new v-smile pockets. Most if not all the games I see say just v-smile so I am wondering if this would be an issue. Anyone have problems with the stylus pen on the leapster? Do you think the leapster will go lower than $49.99 on black friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonalex Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 leapster Lmax will not go cheaper that is 79.99 at Target. Do not know about leapster. check them online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer0530 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 My son got the V-smile last year for christmas and we are happy with it for the money we spent. I personally think the leapster's picture quality is much better than v-smile (I don't know about the v-smile pocket though). In all honesty if you want to get them the same thing I would go with the Leapster L-Max, it's 79.99 at target. Yes more money but they can also use it to learn how to write letters and everything they write will show up on a tv. It's like two in one-Portable, but can be hooked up at home to a tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonmommy Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 thanks! I think the opinion everywhere is that the leapster and l-max are better than the v-smile products. I wanted to get the pink leapster for my daughter but according to the amazon reviews it doesn't come with as many built in games so maybe I will just get the regular ones for both. Any deals to be had on the leapster games. They seem to be $24.99 everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imjustagirl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 You won't regret getting the leapster. They are AWSOME! My girls (4 and 6) each have one and they're definatly a favorite toy. I do wish we had the Lmax because they like to play together (one playing and other other cheering her sis on ) but since we already have 2 of the old style we'll just stick with what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinycaramel Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Kohls is going to have the Leapster L-max for $79.99 on BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzMama Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Any deals to be had on the leapster games. They seem to be $24.99 everywhere!This thread shows some of the B&M Circuit City stores have had them priced lower. Can't personally verify since the nearest one to me is about an hour away. HTH! http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=17787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imjustagirl Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I haven't seen BF deals on the leapster games, but they do go onsale sometimes for $19.99. I would bet my life that they will again sometime before Xmas :) Not sure if the new Lmax games are included in those sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryka Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Can anyone tell me the diffence between the leapster and the L-max? I can't figure out which one to get for my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinycaramel Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Can anyone tell me the diffence between the leapster and the L-max? I can't figure out which one to get for my daughter. The only difference is that with the L-max you can plug it into the TV and that gives you additional features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryka Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 The only difference is that with the L-max you can plug it into the TV and that gives you additional features. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonmommy Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 do the l-max games work on the regular leapster too? I know the regular leapster games work for hte l-max but wondering if the reverse is true too. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess7915 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Actually, I think my aunt ended up with a pretty great deal a few weeks ago, both at Target and at Overstock, you may want to check out any pre-BF sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinycaramel Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Costco has a L-Max Bundle on their website, don't know if it is also available in the stores. LeapFrog® Leapster L-Max™ Bundle Handheld, Case $89.99 Item # 904848 Plus Shipping & Handling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonmommy Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 I just checked out Costco- they didn't have either in store where I am. They did have the regular v-smile that connects to the tv, and that is it. I hear target has a red one that is exclusive to target so i might check there, I have to go there today anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquisjoanne Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Are you familiar with Navy Exchange, I just got their bf sale ad in the mail and it looks like the V-tech handheld is on sale for $64.99!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisekraemer Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 do the l-max games work on the regular leapster too? I know the regular leapster games work for hte l-max but wondering if the reverse is true too. Thanks! Yes the reverse is true. :greenappl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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