Check out what is the Poke Ball Plus! Find out its functions, what you can do with it, & more in this guide!
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How To Use Poke Ball Plus In Pokemon Go
Can Be Used As Pokemon Go Plus
The Poke Ball Plus is a device that you can use to connect to your Pokemon Go game and use as a Pokemon Go Plus! This means that you can spin Pokestops, and catch Pokemon without using your smartphone!
Cannot Be Used When Connected To The Switch
You will not be able to use the Poke Ball Plus when it is connected to a Nintendo Switch. Make sure that your Poke Ball Plus is not connected to another device in order for you to use it in Pokemon Go!
Automatically Spin Pokestops With Your Pokemon
The Poke Ball Plus will be able to carry one of your Pokemon inside it to accompany you! Now, when you are walking and pass by a Pokestop, the Poke Ball Plus' autospin function will make your Pokemon spin the Pokestop for you!
Use This Function Right Out Of The Box
The Poke Ball Plus will automatically have Mew inside it when you take it out of the box. You can automatically use the function when you first turn it on to make Mew spin Pokestops for you!
Autospin Feature Exclusive To Poke Ball Plus
The Autospin feature will only be available for the Poke Ball Plus. For other devices such as the Pokemon Go Plus, you will need to manually press the button to spin Pokestops.
Check Out The Pokemon Go Plus HereHow To Connect To Pokemon Go
Connect Via The Settings Page
You will be able to connect your Poke Ball Plus to your Pokemon Go account via the Settings screen of the game.
Step 1. Open The Settings Screen
From the main screen, tap the Poke Ball icon in the bottom middle of the screen. From there, you can open the Settings screen on the top right part of your screen.
Step 2. Select Poke Ball Plus
Scroll down to the bottom of your screen and select Poke Ball Plus to connect your Poke Ball Plus to find any nearby devices. Make sure that your Bluetooth connection is turned on before continuing to the next step!
Step 3. Select Your Poke Ball Plus From Available Devices
Your Poke Ball Plus should appear under available devices while your phone searches for devices. Tap it to connect your phone, and after waiting a few moments, the Poke Ball Plus should be connected!
How To Charge The Poke Ball Plus
Step 1. Open The Hatch Behind The Poke Ball Plus
The back of the Poke Ball Plus will have a removable hatch. Remove it to find a USB-C Port.
Step 2. Connect A USB-C Cable To Plug And Charge
Plug in a USB-C cable to the back of the Poke Ball Plus, and then plug the other end into any compatible port to begin charging.
Can Be Connected To The Switch Dock
You will be able to connect the Poke Ball Plus to a Nintendo Switch Dock to charge it since the USB ports on the dock are compatible with the cable that comes with the Poke Ball Plus.
Price Of The Poke Ball Plus
The Poke Ball Plus was released on November 16 to coincide with the release of Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu, and Let's Go Eevee. Currently on sale, the price is .99 (excluding tax).
Poke Ball Plus Device Information
Release Date | November 16, 2018 |
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Price | $49.99 (excluding tax) |
Size | 48mm diameter (excluding protruding parts) |
Weight | Approximately 65g |
What Is Poke Ball Plus?
Let's Go! Pikachu & Eevee's Controller
The Poke Ball Plus is an alternative controller to the game Pokemon Let's Go! Pikachu, and Let's Go! Eevee. You use the Poke Ball Plus to move your character, throw Poke Balls to catch Pokemon, and more!
Check Out Pokemon Let's Go Guide!Can Link To Pokemon Go
You can also use this controller to connect to Pokemon Go, and make it function much like a Pokemon Go Plus, with a few extra added features!