I might have a 2nd gen iPod, but paid for a 3rd gen

Okay so i bought an ipod 3rd gen from Best Buy about 3 years ago, and lately i haven't been able to update it or download any new apps. My ipod version is apparently 4.2.1(8C148). Does that mean i was sold a 2nd gen for 3rd gen price?

If iTunes tells you it is up to date when you try to update the iPod, then yes it is a 2nd gen. Look on the back. How much storage does it have (8GB, 32GB, 64GB)?

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