How to Access Games on a TI 83+ Calculator

Download games for your TI 83+ calculator from your computer. Transfer new games onto or off of your calculator any time. Choose from educational or fun games, or download financial or science programs. You calculator is more than just an addition or subtraction tool; it is a versatile electronic device.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• TI 83+ calculator
• USB cable
• TI-Connect

1. Connect your TI 83+ calculator to your computer with the USB cable that is provided with the calculator.
2. Download the games of your choice and transfer the files to your computer desktop. Unzip the files, if necessary.
3. Use the TI-Connect program to transfer the games to the calculator. Drag the game file onto the TI-Connect icon on your desktop. Files automatically transfer from the computer to the calculator.
4. Go to your calculator's Device Explorer and press the "Program" button.
5. Browse to the games on your calculator and choose the game you want to play. When a star displays in front of the game, press the "2nd" and "+" keys, and then use the pop-up menu to choose the game you want. Press "Enter" and the star disappears.

Tips & Warnings

• Peruse the Read Me file that downloads with the game to get instructions on how to play games.
• Choose the "Link" function and use the black cable provided with the calculator to transfer games from other TI 83+ calculators.