How can I update ipod touch model MCO86LL

My son just received this ipod touch and when I tried to download games for him everything is saying "incompatible with this version of ipod touch."  It is 4.2.1 and someone told me I couldn't update it to a newer version!?  Can I update this ipod?

You do not. You have a 2G and those ca nonly go to 4.2.1
To more easily find compatible apps:
iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
Starting when iOS 7 was released, Apple now allows downloading the last compatible version of some apps (iOS 4.2.1 and later only)
App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club
App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app
You first have to download the non-compatible version on your computer. Then when you try to purchase the version on your iPod you will be offered a compatible version if one exists.

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