How do I add games to my TI-83 Plus Silver?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around how to add games to a TI-83 Plus Silver calculator, including inquiries about software drivers, programming, and downloading instructions. Participants seek guidance on the process of transferring games and the necessary tools for doing so.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for instructions on adding games to the TI-83 Plus Silver and expresses difficulty in finding information online.
  • Another participant suggests visiting the Texas Instruments website for downloadable guidebooks and software, indicating that instructions for downloading are available there.
  • A participant expresses frustration with understanding programming and downloading processes, stating that they find guides and tutorials challenging to follow.
  • Some participants mention the need for a CD or PC drivers to connect the calculator to a computer for game transfer, and suggest sharing games between calculators as an alternative.
  • Questions arise about the location of PC drivers and how to learn programming for the TI-83 Plus Silver, with one participant asking another for assistance in learning.
  • Specific navigation instructions for finding the PC drivers on the TI website are provided by a participant, detailing steps to access the downloads section.

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Participants express varying levels of understanding and frustration regarding the process of adding games and the necessary software. There is no consensus on the best approach or solution, and multiple viewpoints on the availability and accessibility of resources remain.

Contextual Notes

Some participants indicate a lack of familiarity with the software and programming aspects, which may limit their ability to follow instructions effectively. There are unresolved questions about the availability of the CD and the specific software needed for game transfer.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking to add games to their TI-83 Plus Silver calculators, those interested in programming for calculators, and users looking for technical support regarding Texas Instruments products may find this discussion relevant.

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How do I add games to my TI-83 Plus Silver? Are there any instructions on how to add them? How do I play them once they are on my calculator? I lost my calculator software drivers CD, and I don't recall what else was on that CD. Could I get another copy of the CD online for freeware? If so, where can I get? I would ask Google, the reason why I don't. I ask the same exact questions to Google as I am posting on these forums. I can never find anything.
 
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A Google search on "Texas Instruments calculators" led me to the TI web site, where I quickly found the page about the TI-83 Plus Silver:

http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti83pse.html

You can download guide books, software, etc., and there are instructions for downloading.
 
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jtbell said:
A Google search on "Texas Instruments calculators" led me to the TI web site, where I quickly found the page about the TI-83 Plus Silver:

http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/productDetail/us_ti83pse.html

You can download guide books, software, etc., and there are instructions for downloading.

I don't understand how to program/download using it. I get very fraustrated and annoyed when I don't understand. Google php111. Then you will see that I don't understand. Looking at a guide is not easy for me nor looking at tutorials. I am very hard to teach. I didn't even see a guide or tutorial. I don't even know what is the name of the software that my calculator uses.
 
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You will likely need your cd or download the PC drivers and install on your computer. Then hookup the data connector to your PC from your TI. Or you can share games TI to TI, so find a friend and connect each to the data connector.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
You will likely need your cd or download the PC drivers and install on your computer. Then hookup the data connector to your PC from your TI. Or you can share games TI to TI, so find a friend and connect each to the data connector.

1.) Where can I find the PC drivers? I didn't see where I can get them on the above link?

2.) I don't have anyone who has a TI.

3.) Where can I learn to program games into my TI, or do you have the time and will you teach me, Greg?
 
php111 said:
1.) Where can I find the PC drivers? I didn't see where I can get them on the above link?

At the left side of that page is a menu "Product Information" with an item "Downloads". Click on the little box next to the word "Downloads."

You'll now see a sub-menu with an item "Download Instructions." Click on that item (it's a link).

You'll now see a short page with a link "Step-by-step app download instructions." Click on that link.

You'll now see a page with instructions, and a link for downloading the TI Connect software for your computer, which is what I think is what Greg is calling the "PC drivers."
 

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