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Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack vs Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack

Trap Team is the better pick for families with young kids on Wii U: it adds the trap mechanic, letting you capture and play as villains, and its portal and figures work with the Wii U GamePad. SuperChargers is the stronger game on PS4, adding vehicles and racing to the formula, with sharper visuals and smoother performance. Both are Activision starter packs with the same plastic figure and portal build quality; owners of each generally rate the games well, and the main split is your console and whether you want vehicles.

  • Choose the Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack if you own a Wii U and want the villain-trapping twist plus a portal that works with the GamePad.
  • Choose the Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack if you own a PlayStation 4 and want vehicles, racing and the best-looking version of Skylanders.

Prices

  • Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack: $12.99 at Retrograde Gaming and Collectibles (checked today)
  • Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack: $4.99 at GameStop (checked today)
  • Difference: the Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack is $8.00 cheaper than the Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack today
Activision
Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack (Nintendo Wii U)

Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack

Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack (Nintendo Wii U)

4.5(16 ratings)
$12.99at Retrograde Gaming and CollectiblesChecked 3 h ago
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Pros
  • Villain trapping adds a fresh twist to the formula
  • Portal works with the Wii U GamePad
  • Large back catalog of compatible figures
  • Good entry point for younger children
Cons
  • Wii U only, so no upgrade path
  • Older graphics and occasional frame dips
  • Trap collection adds extra purchases
  • Fewer racing-style modes
Activision
Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack - PlayStation 4

Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack

Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack - PlayStation 4

4.9(9 ratings)
$4.99at GameStopChecked 1 h ago
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Pros
  • Vehicles and racing broaden the gameplay
  • Best visuals of the two on PS4
  • Steady performance in split-screen
  • Wide figure and vehicle compatibility
Cons
  • Vehicle sections can feel shallow to some
  • PS4 only
  • Starter vehicle choice limits early modes
  • Less novel than the trap mechanic for young kids

What separates them

Skylanders Trap Team Starter PackSkylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack
PlatformNintendo Wii U onlyPlayStation 4
Core gimmickTrap and play as captured villainsVehicles and racing modes
Genre focusAction-adventure platformingAction-adventure with racing
Visuals and performanceWii U-level graphics, 30fps targetSharper PS4 visuals, steadier frame rate
Included hardwareTrap Team portal plus trapSuperChargers portal plus a vehicle
Figure compatibilityWorks with most earlier Skylanders figuresWorks with most earlier figures plus vehicles
Local co-opTwo-player drop-in co-opTwo-player drop-in co-op, plus racing
Kid appealVillain trapping is a hit with younger playersVehicles appeal to older kids and racing fans

Price history

  • Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack: lowest $9.99 on Nov 12 at GameStop.
  • Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack: lowest $4.99 on Nov 12 at GameStop.

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Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack

  • Retrograde Gaming and CollectiblesNew

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    $12.99Free shippingChecked 3 h ago
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  • SCL CollectiblesNew

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    $10.00+ $3.00 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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  • GameStopNew

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    $9.99+ $7.99 shippingChecked 1 h ago
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    $9.99+ $8.95 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack

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    $4.99+ $7.99 shippingChecked 1 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecSkylanders Trap Team Starter PackSkylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack
colorMulticolorBlack

What reviewers say

Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack

  • 4.5 / 516 ratings

Ratings for the Wii U starter pack are strong, and owners generally describe it as a solid family game with the trapping mechanic as the main draw. The usual complaint is that the starter set only covers a slice of the roster.

What people mention
  • Villain trappingPraisedOwners single out capturing villains and then playing as them as the best new idea in the series.
  • Co-op playPraisedThe two-player mode is described as a good fit for parents and kids playing together.
  • Extra purchasesCriticisedReviewers note the starter pack covers only part of the roster, with more figures and traps needed for the rest.
  • DifficultyPraisedThe action is called easy enough for younger children to follow without much help.

Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack

Owners generally enjoy SuperChargers as a family co-op game and like the vehicle twist, while some find it too similar to earlier Skylanders games and note that collecting figures adds up.

What people mention
  • Co-op playPraisedOwners say two-player drop-in co-op works well for parents and kids.
  • VehiclesMixedThe land, sea and air vehicle levels add variety, but handling is simple and arcade-like.
  • Figure costCriticisedPlayers note that seeing everything requires buying more figures and vehicles.
  • FamiliarityCriticisedSome say it plays much like earlier Skylanders games with a vehicle layer on top.

Questions and answers

Which is better for young children?
Trap Team. Trapping and playing as villains is simpler and more immediately rewarding for younger kids than driving and upgrading vehicles.
Which has better graphics?
SuperChargers on PS4. The Wii U version of Trap Team runs at lower resolution with more frame-rate dips.
Do the figures work across both games?
Most earlier Skylanders figures work in both, but traps only work in Trap Team and vehicles only in SuperChargers. Plan figure purchases around the game you own.
Which lasts longer?
SuperChargers has more content through vehicle races and challenges, so it tends to hold attention longer. Trap Team's campaign is solid but shorter.
Is it worth stepping up to SuperChargers?
Only if you own a PS4. If you are on Wii U, Trap Team is the one to get; SuperChargers is not on Wii U.

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