A POKÉMON IS NEARBY!
The Pokémon GO Plus is a small device that lets you enjoy Pokémon GO while you're on the move and not looking at your smartphone. The device connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth low energy and notifies you about events in the game—such as the appearance of a Pokémon nearby—using an LED and vibration.
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Pokémon GO users will also encounter set locations called PokéStops, where you can collect items like Poké Balls, Berries and even Pokémon Eggs. Pokémon GO Plus is an easy and convenient way to collect Pokémon and items without having to look at your smart phone.
Features:
- Accessory for the Pokémon GO application provides an easy and convenient way to catch Pokémon and collect items
- Catch Pokémon in the wild with a simple click of a button
- Collect Poké Balls, Berries, Pokémon Eggs and other items at set PokéStop locations without having to look at your smart phone
Do I need Pokemon Go Plus?
Because it is an extension of Pokemon Go, it is not needed to get the whole experience - you simply need a smartphone for that.Instead, it can help make the search for PokeStops and Pokemon easier and more comfortable. If you wear one on your wrist, for example, you can go about your daily life, occasionally stopping whenever it tells you a Pokemon is nearby.Will Pokemon Go Plus work with my phone?
On launch, Pokemon Go Plus will only work with iOS. It will be compatible withiPhone 5, 5c, 5s, SE, 6, 6s, 6 Plus, and 6s Plus. They will also need to be on iOS 8 or higher.Is Pokemon Go Plus compatible with Android?
Sadly, the Pokemon Go Plus will not work with Android on launch. Compatibility with Android is "under development".Where can I buy the Pokemon Go Plus?
Nintendo stocks the Pokemon Go Plus in the UK. It is yet to open for pre-orders, with a shipping date slated for September."The #PokemonGO Plus accessory will arrive in Sept. instead of the originally expected end of July. Thanks for your patience, Trainers!" said Nintendo Europe on Twitter.It's similarly bad news for US customers too. Originally slated for a July launch, the launch of Pokemon Go Plus in the US has been put back as well:"The #PokemonGO Plus accessory will now be released Sept 2016 instead of the originally expected end of July launch. http://bit.ly/2a4JTwt," added Nintendo America via its Twitter feed.GameStop, which has the US exclusive is still stating a 31 July, but that now appears to be an oversight.What are the Pokemon Go Plus' specifications?
Inside the pack you get the Pokemon Go Plus device, a polyester wristband that measures 4-7cm when worn, and a removable CR2032 Lithium coin cell battery for power.The device itself, which looks like the pointer in the app (and on Google Maps) is 46 x 33 x 17.5mm and weighs 13g.How much is Pokemon Go Plus?
The Bluetooth enabled device costs £34.99 in the UK, $34.99 in the US. It might be available in other regional prices too. Check with your local supply
Pokémon Go Plus release date, price and UK pre order
The Pokémon Go Plus is priced at £34.99 with free delivery in the UK, according to Nintendo's own official merchandise store, however it's currently listed as "Out of Stock" on their site.
In fact, the Pokémon Go Plus is, at the point of writing, listed as out of stock or otherwise unavailable on every online store, including Amazon, which holds the message "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." If you're desperate to splash the cash, sellers on eBay are listing "guaranteed pre orders" of the Pokémon Go Plus for anything between £60 and £100, although there's no guarantee of the shipping date itself.
That's because, until now, there's been some confusion over the actual release date of the Pokémon Go Plus. That's finally been cleaned up by Nintendo however, with the company announcing that the Pokémon Go Plus will now release in September 2016, instead of the previously announced window of late July. There's still no specific date within that September window.
The #PokemonGO Plus accessory will arrive in Sept. instead of the originally expected end of July. Thanks for your patience, Trainers!
Even then however, you may not be able to get your hands on one right away; Nintendo has placed a one-per-customer limit on purchasing the item, although again it's unclear how that will play out with secondary retailers like Amazon or GAME. Either way, it's reasonable to expect some pretty significant scarcity when the Pokémon Go Plus does finally release.
Pricing And Availability
One of the biggest questions many Pokemon Go fans have in their minds is about the pricing and general availability of the $35 Pokemon Go Plus. Nintendo had organised a sale of the accessory back in July when the game was launched, but it was sold out quickly. As July drew closer to the end, Nintendo decided to the push the release of Pokemon Go Plus to September.
At the moment, several Nintendo stores across Europe have come out with a probable release date of Pokemon Go Plus. Back in the US, Gamestop has jumped in too. Nintendo stores are stating that the Pokemon Go Plus will be shipped before September, but there is no information about new orders being accepted.
Another reason for delay in the release of the Pokemon Go Plus is the fact that it supports iPhones only, at the moment. There are reports that Niantic is working on bringing Pokemon Go Plus support to the Android version of the game. A September 30 release would mean that we should see an update to the Android version in the near future.
Are you a Pokemon fan? What do you think of the Pokemon Go Plus? Let us know in the comments below!
And yet another look at the Pokemon GO Plus accessory. Gives you an idea how small it is #PokemonGopic.twitter.com/7sqPPUQkGa
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