The Pokémon GO Plus is released today, and is sure to be a must-have item for seasoned fans of the app. When it was first announced, information regarding its functionality seemed to indicate that it would be an optional accessory rather than something that is instrumental to the core experience. It was stated that Pokémon GO wouldn't track your distance when the Pokémon GO Plus was in use, and that new Pokémon could not be snared with the unit - only ones which you'd already recorded in your Pokédex.
We debunked the distance report the other day, and we've now discovered that you can capture new Pokémon with the device. The process is as normal, but the LED flashes yellow to denote that you've encountered a new monster. A Reddit user has also reported this, and we've verified it with another Pokémon GO Plus owner as well.
Given that the instruction manual which comes with the Pokémon GO Plus is devoid of any information on its features and functions - and the fact that Nintendo's PR even went as far as to categorically state that distance isn't recorded when using the unit - we'd imagine that the Pokémon GO Plus has undergone quite a bit of development over the past month or so, with more features being added but not reported on until release.
Did your unit arrive today? Have you noticed anything else unusual about the Pokémon GO Plus? Let us know with a comment.
Thanks to Nathan "Fact Checker" Clark for the tip!
[source reddit.com]
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They really messed up with messaging about this haha.
But at least the scope of the device's capabilities has increased since they originally announced it.
Okay this was my main gripe with the device! Awesome news!!
AU$55? Nope. However I've spent zero cash on the game and I play at along with my two older kids, and they would love to give it a try.
"Does anyone really know exactly what this thing does?"
It gives you various diseases. Which ones? That's all part of the surprise.
My Poke GO Plus is making sandwiches right now. Brilliant gadget.
I received mine yesterday, and I like it, it's not perfect and I've not caught anything new yet but as I think the device needs patching because you can ONLY use pokeballs to catch so if you're like me and have more great balls and ultra balls then your stuck, also when the device notifies me of a failed catch why can I not have another go?
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Why it gives you the Pokérus, obviously!
"It was stated that Pokémon GO wouldn't track your distance when the Pokémon GO Plus was in use, and that new Pokémon could not be snared with the unit - only ones which you'd already recorded in your Pokédex."
Never read this statement.
Mine hasn't shipped yet and when I visit Amazon it tells me it doesn't have a released date. Soooo, guess I'll keep waiting.
@endy_n_omni If you live in the US, apparently local GameStops have them available for walk-in purchases. You can also reserve local pick-ups and purchase online.
There's not a lot that beats Amazon Prime shipping and discounts, but if you're looking to have the thing as soon as today, GS might be your best bet.
@DTFaux
It went back up on amazon so I just re-ordered it and canceled the other one. So now I know I'm getting it in two days.
Thanks for the update endy, I couldn't have lived without knowing that
They've added a brief guide to the Pokemon GO app that goes over this (briefly), but I'm still a little disappointed with how restricting it is (one chance to catch each Pokemon, only able to use standard Pokeballs, etc.)... it's all stuff that should be relatively easy to sort with an update, so I'm hoping they do so.
I picked up this accessory today from my local Gamestop. Turns out one of the preorders they had never showed up to claim their GO Plus so I ended up buying it.
One thing I've read online is that the battery can't be replaced. Not sure where that rumor started but there's an entire section in the instructions that details exactly how to get to and replace the battery. It's waaaaay easier to get to than, say, the micro SD card that's hidden inside the New 3DS XL.
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