Nintendo Pokemon Go Plus +

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The Pokemon Company has finally announced a confirmed release date for its Pokemon Go Plus+ device which is available this summer after its initial 2019 announcement. The upshot of it all, other than the fact that even Niantic’s CEO can’t really pronounce Pokémon, is that Nintendo is set to release a companion Pokémon Go app for the new Apple Watch, which will alert you to nearby Pokémon and Pokéstops as well as let you know how far you need to walk to hatch your eggs. If you were already looking into investing in a catching device, the Pokémon GO Plus + is the way to go. Its price is only a little higher than other devices, provides great features, and is quite useful in daily gameplay. Its usefulness is immense and it can also be used in the new game, Pokémon Sleep. The only weakness that is unavoidable is the vibration and lights, which is something I have become used to, however, it still may be a problem for you. This accessory requires a device (using Android or iOS) with the Pokémon GO and/or Pokémon Sleep applications installed. It works by using a series of vibrations and coloured LED lights to alert you when there’s a Pokémon around, or when you pass a PokéStop. When it flashes green, it means you’ve caught it before, and when it flashes yellow, it means it’s a new Pokémon that you haven’t yet registered in your PokéDex.

This one isn’t that big of a problem, but sometimes Auto-connect doesn’t particularly work and it doesn’t start auto-catching and auto-spinning straight away. This isn’t too troublesome as you can just disconnect it and reconnect it in Settings to fix the issue. There are no issues with connecting the Pokémon GO Plus+, its Bluetooth connection is fast and has no problem detecting the device as long as you have it close to your phone. Battery Life Looking for a purpose outside of 'button that you keep in your bed', the Plus + also "contains a Pikachu" who can serenade you with lullabies as you sleep (though with a vocabulary limited to the words "Pika" and "Pika-Pika", so don't go expecting any lyrical wizardry) and "grows friendlier the more sleep you get together", which sounds like an, uh, interesting function... You’ve been able to buy one for a while, or rather, Nintendo has been happy to take your hard-earned cash and promise to send you one at some point. The news follows Nintendo’s high-profile slot at the recent iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 launch recently.A monster that would be new to your line-up? Sorry, you’ll still have to get your phone out to snare the critter. Gameplay wise, it appears to work in a similar way to the hit mobile game that took over the world in the summer of 2016. You complete a sleep style dex instead of a Pokédex over time, just by sleeping. The longer you sleep, the higher your score. But why should you get a Pokémon Go Plus? And is it really worth that much money? Here’s everything you need to know about the Pokémon Go Plus. With Pokémon GO, use this accessory to spin PokéStops or throw Poké Balls automatically (and Great Balls and Ultra Balls too!). You can catch Pokémon without even pressing a button! Linking the Pokémon GO Plus + with Pokémon GO will also let you take on Special Research to catch a Snorlax with a nightcap.

iPhone compatibility: 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7 and 7 Plus (and the Apple Watch Series 2)

Customise your Trainer

There are a few downsides, however. With the Go Plus, you are only able to use PokéBalls to catch Pokémon, and if you fail to catch it on the first PokéBall, it will automatically flee. It’s obviously frustrating if it’s something rare and you could have used a Great Ball or an Ultra Ball to catch it. The small gadget features an LED which flashes when a Pokémon or Pokéstop is nearby, accompanied by a vibration. Better still, if it’s a Pokémon you’ve already caught, you can catch it without having to access your phone – just press the button in the centre of the device.