Pokémon GO Plus Is Coming Out Next Week. Here’s What You Should Know

Niantic is here to wow us yet again.

Pokémon GO Plus is set to release next week, and if you were a tech idiot like me who thinks that it’s the new version of Pokémon GO, it really isn’t.

Instead, Pokémon GO plus is a wearable device that comes in either the form of that will help you stay engaged with the Pokémon around you so that you do not have to check your phone devices all the time. The device adopts the Bluetooth Tracker function that is a connection designed for Health & Fitness apps.

Here are some facts about the Pokémon GO plus that will pique your interests.

1. It is wearable

The device comes in the shape of a wristband or a pin.

2. Vibrate and lights up when Pokestops are nearby

So you do not have to manually open the app and check if the location you are at is a Pokestop. One less reason to check your phones when you are out with your friends.

3. It collects the location items for you

Yup, all you have to do is to click a button and the device will collect it for you!

4. You can catch Pokemon with it

Granted, it’s not going to tell you if a Snorlax or Dragaonair is around you. But if you are one who is still trying to level up, it does alert you when a Pokemon is in range so that you can really catch em’ all.

At that point, you can throw a Poké Ball just by using the device. However, this only works if you’ve already caught that Pokémon before. It does not help you catch any new Pokémon for your Pokédex.

5. Helps you hatch your egg faster

The device can also help track your footsteps so it really solves a major headache for egg hatchers.

6. Compatible with both IOS & Andriod Versions of Pokémon GO

There’s no exclusivity here. Anyone CAN own this device.

7. Retail Price

The device will retail at US$34.99, and is in the design of a Pokéball mixed with a Google Maps pin,

8. Launch Date

The launch date is set to be on 16th September 2016 in most countries. There aren’t any reports on the specific countries yet, so we’ll have to wait around to see which ones are left out. Again.

So yes, for those who are still caught up in the game, please continue doing so; the Pokémon GO trend might not be dying off after all.

This post was first published on Goodyfeed.com