Video: Pokemon GO Plus unboxing

The highly-anticipated Pokemon GO companion accessory, Pokemon GO Plus, is now available in stores for $34.99. To see what you get in the box and for a closer look at the device, check out the video below:

Pokemon GO Plus tracks distance walked in the background

The newly-released Pokemon GO Plus is capable of tracking distance walked when Pokemon GO is running in the background on your smartphone. While the mobile game is operating in the background, distance walked is applied toward hatching Pokemon Eggs and Candy earned for Buddy Pokemon. However, Pokemon GO Plus cannot provide alerts for any Pokemon … Continue reading Pokemon GO Plus tracks distance walked in the background

Video: Niantic CEO talks Pokemon GO, reveals which team he’s on

Niantic CEO John Hanke recently sat down with TechCrunch editor Greg Kumparak to discuss all things Pokemon GO. During the interview, Hanke reveals several interesting tidbits - such as how he sides with Team Instinct in the popular mobile game. Check out the video below to watch the interview in its entirety:

Pokemon GO Plus is now officially available for purchase in stores

The wait for Pokemon GO Plus is officially over. The Pokemon GO companion accessory can now be purchased in stores and is currently in stock at online retailers such as Amazon and GameStop. Priced at $34.99, Pokemon GO Plus offers a convenient way to catch Pokemon and collect items in the game with a simple … Continue reading Pokemon GO Plus is now officially available for purchase in stores

Pokemon GO Plus compatibility revealed for iOS and Android

The Pokemon GO Plus accessory for Pokemon GO launches tomorrow, September 16. From the get-go, it will be compatible with iOS and Android devices that meet certain requirements. For complete compatibility information, check out the list below: iOS: Compatible with iPhone® 5 / 5c / 5s / SE / 6 / 6s /6 Plus / 6s Plus … Continue reading Pokemon GO Plus compatibility revealed for iOS and Android

Pokemon GO’s new update implements Buddy Pokemon and Pokemon GO Plus support

A brand-new update is now available for Pokemon GO, bringing the mobile game to versions 1.7.0 and 0.37.0 on iOS and Android, respectively. Among the notable additions is the implementation of the recently-announced Buddy Pokemon system and support for the Pokemon GO Plus device, which launches later this week. The official release notes from developer … Continue reading Pokemon GO’s new update implements Buddy Pokemon and Pokemon GO Plus support

Pokemon GO Plus officially launches next week

The highly-anticipated release of Pokemon GO Plus is just around the corner. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have announced that the Pokemon GO companion device is set to launch next Friday, September 16. It will be available in "most countries" from the get-go and later this year in select South American territories. Pokemon GO Plus … Continue reading Pokemon GO Plus officially launches next week

Here are a couple new pictures of Pokemon GO Plus

A couple new pictures of Pokemon GO Plus have surfaced online (via @NintenDaan), giving us another preview at the upcoming Pokemon GO-exclusive accessory's box art and how it looks outside of its packaging. Check out the new images below: