How to Play Games on an iPod

Playing music is only one feature of the iPod. You can also play games on an iPod. Once you purchase a game online using iTunes, you sync to your iPod portable music player and transfer the game files to your iPod. Now you can play a game on your iPod.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• iPod

Instructions

1. Go to the online store and purchase a game for download into your desktop computer. Once you have the game files ready, hook up the iPod to your desktop computer.

2. Sync your iPod up to your desktop computer. Depending on your operating system or individual settings, you may have to manually bring the game files over to the iPod.

3. Let the syncing process finish up, and allow the portable music player to fully recharge. Disconnect the iPod from the computer.

4. Open the main menu of you iPod, either by turning it on or by tapping the center button twice. The main menu has a list of frequently used programs for you to choose from.

5. Use the click wheel and center button to select the Extras option on the main menu screen. Now choose the "Games" entry to pull up a list of available games on the iPod.

6. Choose a game and begin playing on an iPod. Should you play games frequently, you may want to add "Games" to the list of options available on the main menu.

Tips & Warnings

• You will need to create an account with iTunes before you can purchase games online. You will need an e-mail address, as well as a few other bits of information to complete the application process.

• Some sample titles available for the iPod are Tetris, Pac-Man and Sudoku. More titles are coming on the market all the time, so check with the iTunes store for the latest games for the iPod.

• Give your eyes a break when playing games on the iPod. Take a break at least once an hour and allow you eyes a chance to rest.