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| − | '''Pokémon GO Plus''' is a peripheral device developed and manufactured by [[Nintendo]] for use with ''[[Pokémon GO]]''. Originally planned to be released at the end of July 2016, the release was pushed back to September.<ref | + | '''Pokémon GO Plus''' is a peripheral device developed and manufactured by [[Nintendo]] for use with ''[[Pokémon GO]]''. Originally planned to be released at the end of July 2016, the release was pushed back to September.<ref name="twitter"/> |
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| − | Pokémon GO Plus connects to a player's mobile device over a {{wp|Bluetooth}} signal. The device uses an LED and vibration technology to alert the player to in-game events, | + | Pokémon GO Plus connects to a player's mobile device over a {{wp|Bluetooth}} signal. The device uses an LED and vibration technology to alert the player to in-game events; it will flash when a Pokémon is nearby, and will flash and vibrate when a PokéStop is near<ref name="website">[http://www.pokemongo.com/en-us/pokemon-go-plus/ Pokémon GO Plus] on the Pokémon GO website. Retrieved August 11, 2016</ref>. Pokémon GO Plus can also be used in the game itself; by pressing the LED as a button when a Pokémon is nearby, the player can attempt to catch the Pokémon if it is one they have caught before; the device will flash and vibrate if the catch is successful.<ref name="website"/> The player can also press the button near a Pokéstop to see the items.<ref name="website"/> |
The user can wear this device either by clipping it onto clothing, or by putting it on a wristband. | The user can wear this device either by clipping it onto clothing, or by putting it on a wristband. | ||
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Pokémon GO Plus is a peripheral device developed and manufactured by Nintendo for use with Pokémon GO. Originally planned to be released at the end of July 2016, the release was pushed back to September.[1]
Functionality
Pokémon GO Plus connects to a player's mobile device over a Bluetooth signal. The device uses an LED and vibration technology to alert the player to in-game events; it will flash when a Pokémon is nearby, and will flash and vibrate when a PokéStop is near[2]. Pokémon GO Plus can also be used in the game itself; by pressing the LED as a button when a Pokémon is nearby, the player can attempt to catch the Pokémon if it is one they have caught before; the device will flash and vibrate if the catch is successful.[2] The player can also press the button near a Pokéstop to see the items.[2]
The user can wear this device either by clipping it onto clothing, or by putting it on a wristband.
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The #PokemonGO Plus accessory will now be released Sept 2016 instead of the originally expected end of July launch." Nintendo of America on Twitter (July 27, 2016). Retrieved July 27, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Pokémon GO Plus on the Pokémon GO website. Retrieved August 11, 2016
