Which is better V-smile or Leapster

[Ryansmommy]

I am looking to purchase the V-Smile system for my 3 y/o. Some people have said that they don't like it and I was looking for some other opinions on to which is better. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[Tondi G]

The Leapster would get my vote! We actually have both but the leapster gets more play than the vsmile. The Vflash has MUCH better graphics than the vsmile but I think their games are geared to older kids!

Do you want something portable or something that stays at home connected to the tv?

~Tondi

[bubbaray]

We went with the Leapster, DD#1 (age 3.5) is getting it for Christmas. It seemed like there were more cartridges for the Leapster than the v-tech and there seemed to be more educational ones than ones that were more like video games. I got Letter Factory and Talking letters (or words? can't remember) to start, probably also getting a Dora one and maybe a princess one. I also found a great price on a Leapster ($29), the vtech stuff never seems to get deeply discounted.

HTH

Melissa

DD#1: 04/2004

DD#2: 01/2007