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
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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.

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