My iPod touch 3G stuck with iOS 4.2.1 is it possible to upgrade it?

I have iPod touch 3G 8GB with iOS 4.2.1..can i upgrade it?
because everytime i check for update..the iTunes says its up-to-date..
i use this ipod mostly for music but now i wanna play games with it too and most of the games required iOS 4.3 or later..
please help..
thx..

I suspect you have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to iOS 4.2.1.
Identifying iPod models
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.
A real 3G can go to iOS 5.1.1 and that requires iTunes version 10.5 or later on the computer.

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