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Pokemon Go Plus+ Purchase Guide: Price, Release Date and Where to Buy

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Pokemon Sleep - Pokemon GO Plus Plus Purchase Guide

Pokemon GO Plus+ is the official sleeping device for Pokemon Sleep. Learn more about this Pokemon Sleep device, how buy it, and its features and uses here!

Where and How to Buy Pokemon GO Plus+

Pokemon GO Plus+ USA Stores

Pokemon GO Plus+ Purchase Guides
United States United Kingdom Australia
Store Availability Price
Nintendo Store Unavailable $54.99 (USD)
Target Unavailable $54.99 (USD)
GameStop Available
(Preorder)
$54.99 (USD)

Currently Sold Out at the Nintendo Store and Target, But Available at Game Stop!

You can get the Pokemon GO Plus+ device for $54.99 at the Nintendo Store. However, it is currently sold out. For those who have already pre-ordered the Pokemon GO Plus+, you can expect it to be shipped out on July 14, 2023.

Alternatively, you can purchase the Pokemon GO Plus+ at Target branches, as well as preorder it through GameStop. When viewing the product at the Nintendo Store, simply click Find retailers to view your options.

View Pokemon GO Plus + at Nintendo Store

Pokemon GO Plus Plus (+) UK Stores

Pokemon GO Plus+ Purchase Guides
United States United Kingdom Australia
Store Availability Price
Nintendo Store (UK) Available £49.99 (GBP)
Amazon UK Available £49.99 (GBP)
Argos Available £49.99 (GBP)
Game.Co Available
(Preorder)
£49.99 (GBP)

In Stock in Multiple Retailers, and for Preorder on Game.co!

Pokemon GO Plus+ is in stock in many major retailers in the UK, being sold at around £49.99 each! Game.co offers pre-order of Pokemon GO Plus+ and will be released to players on July 21, 2023.

Make sure to grab yours now and make the most out of Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon GO!

View Pokemon GO Plus+ at UK Nintendo Store

Pokemon GO Plus+ Australian Stores

Pokemon GO Plus+ Purchase Guides
United States United Kingdom Australia
Store Availability Price
Nintendo Store (Australia) Available $79.95 (AUD)
EB Games Unavailable $79.95 (AUD)
JB Hi-Fi Unavailable $79 (AUD)
Harvey Norman Available $79 (AUD)
The Gamesmen Out of Stock $79 (AUD)

Currently Sold Out at EB Games and JB Hi-Fi, but Available in the Nintendo Store!

Pokemon GO Plus+ is currently unavailable at EB Games, JB Hi-Fi, and The Gamesmen. However, it's in stock at the Australian Nintendo Store, as well as Harvey Norman and Amazon!

View Pokemon GO Plus+ at Australian Nintendo Store

Pokemon GO Plus+ Release Date

Available Now!

Pokemon Go Plus+

Pokemon GO Plus+ is out now! The Pokemon GO Plus+ was released on July 14, 2023.

The Pokemon GO Plus+ can now be used for both Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sleep.

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When Will Full Version Release?

Do You Need the Pokemon Go Plus+ Device to Play Pokemon Sleep?

Not Needed to Play Game

Pokemon Go Plus Plus (+) Benefits
Pros ✅ Cons ❌
• No need for smartphone on bed. (Save from overheating) Not vital to playing Pokemon Sleep.
Pikachu's cute voice. Needs Pokemon Sleep or GO to do anything.
Bonus Nightcap Pikachu • One extra item to carry/charge
Bonus Nightcap Snorlax • Decently expensive
In-Game Gameplay Bonuses:
Pokemon GO:
・ spin Pokestops and throw Pokeballs automatically, as well as Great and Ultra Balls with the click of a button.
・Unlock Special Research in Catching Some Z's Event.
Pokemon Sleep: Get extra berries to feed Snorlax!
• Likely to sell out quickly as it predecessor did.

While Pokemon GO Plus+ is a great accessory to have, it is not necessary when playing Pokemon Sleep.

The game is perfectly accessible on it own through your smartphone. However, getting Pokemon GO Plus+ will lead to increased accessibility and some bonus content.
Pokemon GO Sleep Event:
Shiny and New Pokemon

Pokemon GO Plus Plus (+) Bonus Content

Sleeping Cap Pikachu

Pokemon Sleep - Pokemon Go Plus Plus - Sleeping Cap Pikachu

Connecting your Pokemon GO Plus+ to you Pokemon Sleep app will net you Pikachu in a nightcap to help you with your sleeping ventures in raising Snorlax!

Simply connect your Pokemon GO Plus+ to your app via Bluetooth and you should receive your reward!

How to Get Night Cap Pikachu

Sleeping Cap Snorlax

Pokemon Sleep - Pokemon Go Plus Plus - Sleeping Cap Snorlax

Connecting your Pokemon GO Plus+to your Pokemon GO app will enable you to participate in a Special Research to encounter Snorlax in a nightcap!

Simply connect your Pokemon GO Plus+ to your Pokemon GO app via Bluetooth acquire your bonus content!
How to Get Night Cap Snorlax

What is Pokemon GO Plus Plus (+)?

Device for Pokemon Sleep

Pokemon Sleep - Pokemon GO Plus Plus Overview

Pokemon GO Plus+ is the official sleeping accessory device for Pokemon Sleep that enables you to track your sleep with a simple push of a button!

Apart from that, Pikachu's voice will accompany you through your sleep activities, giving you reminders of when to go to bed and even sing you lullabies to help you fall asleep easier!

What is Pokemon Sleep?

Auto Catcher with Enhanced Functionality for Pokemon GO

Use to Throw Pokeballs, Great Balls and Ultra Balls, as well as Spin Poke Stops Automatically in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Sleep - Pokemon GO Plus Plus on Pokemon GO

Aside from aiding you in Pokemon Sleep, the Pokemon GO Plus+ accessory also helps you in your ventures in Pokemon GO!

Spin Pokestops automatically without having to go through your smartphone, and throw Pokeballs at Pokemon at the push of a button! The device will send a notification to your smartphone should you successfully catch a Pokemon.
How to Connect Pokemon GO Plus + to Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO Plus Plus (+) Product Comparison

Pokemon GO Plus+ is a variant of products similar to it that has been previously released. Here's a rundown of their differences and what makes each stand out.

Pokemon Sleep and GO Companion Device Comparison
Feature Pokeball Plus Pokemon GO Plus Pokemon GO Plus +
Available for Purchase?
Pokemon GO compatibility
Pokemon Sleep compatibility
Nintendo Switch compatibility
Catches Pokemon automatically in GO
Collects items from PokeStops in GO
Grants Bonus Berries in Pokemon Sleep
Allows selection of PokeBall type in GO
Includes "Let's Go!" Games for Switch
Sleeping Cap Pikachu
Sleeping Cap Snorlax
Bonus Mew
Cute Pikachu Voice

Pokemon GO Plus+ Information

Pokemon GO Plus+ Inclusions

Pokemon Sleep - Pokemon GO Plus Plus Inclusions

Once you open your Pokemon GO Plus+ box, you'll be able to find the Pokemon GO Plus+ device, a yellow strap you can attach to the device, a peg, and a charging cord.
Pokemon GO Plus+ Guide and Bonuses

Pokemon GO Plus+ Introduction Video

Pokemon GO Plus+ was first announced in its introduction video, which was posted on the the official Pokemon channel on February 27, 2023.

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Pokemon GO Plus Plus (+) Compatibility

Pokemon GO Plus+ is compatible with most iOS and Android devices, provided that they have the Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon GO apps.

Do take note, however, that cannot be used on its own or with any consoles of the Nintendo Switch family.

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Future Updates (1.0.9+) September 26, 2023 - TBD
Version 1.0.8 Update and Patch Notes September 13, 2023
Version 1.0.7 September 7, 2023
Version 1.0.6 August 25, 2023
Future Updates (1.0.6+) August 25, 2023 - TBD
Balance Patch August 9, 2023
Version 1.0.5 August 7, 2023
Version 1.0.4 July 27, 2023
Version 1.0.3 July 26, 2023
Version 1.0.2 July 25, 2023
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