Pokémon GO Plus Releases September 16th In The UK

Pokémon GO Plus, the small wearable device that lets players interact with Pokémon GO without looking at their smartphone will launch in UK from 16th September.

Compatible with both iOS and Android*, Pokémon GO Plus connects to smartphones via Bluetooth low energy and notifies players about nearby Pokémon and PokéStops. When a Pokémon is near, the device will vibrate and its LED will flash green**. Players can press the button on the device once close to throw a Poké Ball. A successful catch will result in the device flashing and vibrating.

The Pokémon GO Plus device will vibrate and flash blue whenever in range of a PokéStop, allowing players to receive items with a simple tap of the Pokémon GO Plus button. Pokémon GO Plus can also be used while Pokémon GO is running in the background on smartphones***.

As of today Pokémon GO Plus is available to order from the Nintendo Official UK Store. Please stay tuned for updates on availability at other locations.

Get alerts, get going and get Pokémon when the Pokémon GO Plus device launches from 16th September.

Please Note:

*To use the Pokémon GO Plus device with the the Pokémon GO app, by Niantic Inc, an app update is required. Pokémon GO Plus is compatible with the following operating systems:

iOS

Compatible OS versions: iOS 8 – 9

Compatible with: iPhone® 5/5c/5s/SE/6/6s/6 Plus/6s Plus

Android

Compatible OS versions: Android 4.4 – 6.0

Compatible with: Android 4.4 or higher that have Bluetooth® SmartBluetooth v4.0 or higher) capability and RAM2GB or more.

For more details please visit the Pokémon GO gamepage.

**Pokémon GO Plus is unable to provide an alert for any Pokémon attracted by the in-game item Incense.

***Pokémon GO does not track distance walked when running in the background.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!