Help with updating Ipod Touch software

So about a week or 2 ago I downloaded the newest version of iTunes because when I went to update the software on my Ipod Touch it said I needed the newest version of iTunes. So when I did that it said my software was up to date (even though it wasn't) and it said to check back for the next update on 10/31/10. So just a few minutes ago I opened up iTunes, plugged in my Ipod Touch, and again it said my software was up to date and now it says to check back on November 7th. Now my Ipod Touch is on 2.2.1 software and I want to get it to the newest software but Itunes won't let me do this. Does anybody possibly know why iTunes is doing this and how to fix it?

It says that it will automatically check for updates on those dates. You can check whenever you like.
Only 2nd gen and later can get the newest upgrade.
You can purchase 3.1 for the 1st gen ipod touch:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2052
What model is your ipod?

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