There was a problem when I downloaded my free game onto my brand new leapster - and now I don't have it on my leapster and I can't choose it again to download

open your leapfrog connect and plug in your device to ur pc. click on ur child's name. on the left at the bottom you'll see "on this device" click it, it'll show u a list of what's been bought/downloaded onto the leapster, you can fix it from there I had the same problem 2 weks ago and this is how I fixed it. and if it's not showing an app that you purchased at the very bottom there's a clicky "check for new dowloads" just in case... and here are 2 free codes for you: book 5813 1140 1518 1413 (might be 1314... sorry) game (alphabet stew) 5813 0709 4610 4973 hope they still work....

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I think your Leapster is not fully updated and sync with your PC.
Try to uninstall and reinstall the LeapFrog Connect.
Get the latest software from LeapFrog website instead install it from the CD provided.
You may need to wait for about 10-20 minutes for the software to configuring and updating the your Leapster 2.

You can also get more downloadable game for your Leapster 2 here:
http://leapster-2.blogspot.com/

You actually can download all 4 starter games and 9 of mini demo games. But you need to have 4 Leapster 2 console to download each of the starter and some demo games and then combine the games in your PC. I just got mine here:
http://leapster-2.blogspot.com/

Have you tried putting new batteries? If yes and still has no sound then look for the warranty and bring it back to the store where you bought it so they can repair it for free.

Turn on your child's Leapster Explorer handheld.
When the SIGN-IN menu shows up, press the left D-pad and Hint button at the same time.

This will give you the PARENT SETTINGS menu.
You will need to start them from scratch to choose a new pet. It is sad but at current it is the only way to choose a new pet.

I am having the same issue. Devasted child as birthday gift won't work. After you choose name the screen goes blank. Please help:(

type 5813 0790 4610 4973 in the "Have a bonus code" area of the Leapster Explorer Leeplet Store splash page. You'll get a free Alphabet Stew download. My 4 year old is having a blast right now!
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You actually can download all 4 starter games and 9 of mini demo games. But you need to have 4 Leapster 2 console to download each of the starter and some demo games and then combine the games in your PC. I just got mine here:
http://leapster-2.blogspot.com/

But I'm afraid it is not free. But it is cheaper rather than buying 4 leapster console and reconfigure it to combine the games :-)
Below are the games that you'll get:
4 STARTER GAMES:
01. Rabbit River
02. Chicken Coop
03. Shape Shop
04. Dragon Kingdom

9 MINI PLAYABLE DEMO GAMES
05. Wolverine
06. Princess & the Frog
07. Disney Fairies
08. Number Raiders
09. Letterpillar
10. Ni Hao Kai Lan
11. Disney UP
12. Star Wars
13. Toy Story 3

We have the same problem and our leapster is only 2 days old.Do Touch Screen Calibration,it should help.I do it everytime for my son when he wants to play and it does help...But once u turn leapster off,u'll have to calibrate it again next time...
Just hold down hint button while turning on.When the Leapster menu screen appears,press the A button.Touch each of the crosshairs that appear with the stylus.restart unit. ..That what we do everytime.