Pokemon GO Plus accessory is here, Android and iOS apps updated/

Pokemon GO Plus accessory is here, Android and iOS apps updated

Pokemon GO Plus accessory is here, Android and iOS apps updated

True to its promise, the company behind Pokemon GO smash hit, Niantic has just launched its special Pokemon GO Plus accessory .The bad news is not everyone will be able to purchase one since it's only available in selected markets.On top of that, Niantic announced that the Pokemon GO Plus accessory is available in limited quantities.The accessory cost $35, but depending on the region customers will have to pay €35 or £35, which might seem a bit overpriced for something that is just an add-on and does not offer a full-fledged Pokemon experience.The Pokemon GO Plus accessory is just a companion device for the Pokemon GO application, which will connect to your phone via Bluetooth Smart.

Pokemon GO Plus Having Issues on Android

Pokemon GO Plus Having Issues on Android

It seems that Android users are being left behind by Niantic again, as the newly-released Pokemon GO Plus devices are having issues with many smartphones.Ever since the release of Niantic's Pokemon GO, players have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Plus devices for the game, which are gadgets that allow the game to be played without the app being open.Now, the accessory is here, but it doesn't work so well on Android devices.

Pokémon Go Plus is not off to a great start for some Android users

Pokémon Go Plus is not off to a great start for some Android users

Android users often get the short end of things when it comes to gaming: The Pokémon Go beta launched first on iOS, as will Nintendo's first Super Mario mobile game.But the Pokémon Go Plus peripheral arrived at retail today, ready to connect to both Apple and Android phones ... except for the fact that many of the latter group, myself included, can't get the thing to work for more than five minutes.Must Read Everything you need to know about Pokémon Go PlusSeveral threads on the Pokémon Go subreddit have accounts of unlucky Android owners who can't get the Plus accessory to stay connected.