'Pokémon Go Plus' Worldwide Release Set For July 31, Other Details Revealed
Vivian E."Pokémon Go Plus" much-awaited release date has been revealed. Latest reports claimed that Niantic is expected to take the wraps off its hugely-anticipated "Pokémon Go Plus" on July 31 and will start landing in the United Kingdom in mid-August.
Apparently, "Pokémon Go Plus" will switch up the way players presently play the game in some big ways. According to Alphr, it is a wristband-mounted accessory equipped with a standalone peripheral, allowing players to play out certain actions in the game without looking their mobile phone's screen and the "Pokémon Go" app the whole time.
In the event that a Pokémon is nearby, the said device will apparently vibrate and light up. By then, the player can toss a Poké Ball and press the button to capture the Pokémon.
However, Nintendo previously stated that the one-button-catch feature will just work on Pokémon that the players had caught before. What's more, players cannot also check what they have caught until the device is connected to an appropriate mobile device.
As for the design, "Pokémon Go Plus" is said to be a combination of a Poké Ball and the shape of the Google Maps pin. The device itself is 46 x 33 x 17.55mm and weighs 13 grams.
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With a price tag of £34.99 in the UK ($34.99 USD), the highly anticipated device is only compatible with iOS 8 or higher operating system. Pocket Lint reported that compatibility with Android devices is currently under development.
The device is yet to open for pre-orders, with a shipping date of Aug. 31, 2016, in the UK. However, it should be noted that Nintendo UK store will reportedly sell only one "Pokémon Go Plus" to each customer to manage the demands.
"Pokémon Go," which was released on July 6, allows players to capture, battle and train virtual creatures, called Pokémon, who show up on mobile screens as though in the real world. The augmented reality mobile game was already downloaded by more than 30 million individuals across the globe.
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