The Pokémon Go Plus peripheral is now available, but many Android users are facing issues and questioning the device's value.
Pokémon Go Plus connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth and notifies users about the appearance of nearby Pokémon in Pokémon Go and other in-game events using an LED and vibration. However, Polygon reported that Android users have reported a variety of Pokémon Go Plus issues thus far.
Having problems with Pokémon Go Plus on Android? You're not the only one. https://t.co/xerF78cyIS
— Polygon (@Polygon) September 19, 2016
Several Pokémon Go Plus users have reported Pokémon Go gameplay problems.
OK, been using #PokémonGoPlus for good few days now, found a problem - it won't use great balls when you're out of regular pokeballs 😣😡
— Phoenix-ista (@PhoenixDK) September 18, 2016
In some cases, Android users have struggled to pair Pokémon Go Plus with their mobile devices, too.
Biggest problem so far with Pokemon go plus is apparently the need to re pair up the device everytime you close #PokemonGO
— InuGhost (@InuGhost29) September 22, 2016
Meanwhile, Pokémon Go Plus issues have been ongoing for many Pokémon Go trainers.
Day 4 of #PokemonGOPlus not working on my Android phone. pic.twitter.com/yV5kPkOcct
— Mike 😵 (@Fullmetalpenny) September 21, 2016
But the biggest problem with Pokémon Go Plus? For many Pokémon Go trainers, simply finding the device has been exceedingly difficult.
@omurf132 a few people have mentioned a pokemon go plus,the only problem is their extremely hard to get
— PokemonNewsHub (@PokemonNewsHub) September 20, 2016