Customers are satisfied with the Pokémon GO Plus +'s ease of use, auto-catch functionality, and long battery life, finding it convenient and effective for gameplay. Many appreciate its compact size and compatibility with both Pokémon GO and Pokémon Sleep. However, some users find the device's vibration and occasional connectivity issues bothersome, while others consider the price point to be relatively high.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Button, Connectivity, Vibration
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Upgrade from Gotcha to this!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recently upgraded from a Gotcha Pokémon wristband to the Pokémon GO Plus Plus catcher, and I'm really impressed with the improvements.
The Plus Plus catcher is more simple in design has a large, responsive button. Its increased range means I can interact with PokéStops and catch Pokémon from further away, which is a big plus. The battery life is excellent, lasting much longer than the Gotcha, and the connection is much more stable. I experienced so many less unexpected disconnects.
One of the best features of the Plus Plus catcher is the ability to use specific Poké Balls, not just one type, which adds flexibility and efficiency to gameplay. The automatic catching and spinning option saves a lot of time and lets me focus more on the game. However, I do wish there was an option to turn off the vibrations.
Compared to my old Gotcha wristband, which had a smaller, less responsive button and issues with battery life and connection stability, the Pokémon GO Plus Plus catcher is a significant upgrade. It’s a more efficient, reliable, and enjoyable way to play Pokémon GO, and I highly recommend it for serious players.
Ps caught 3 shinys in 2 days of random Pokemon encounters by the PLUS PLUS.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun Accessory to Go and Sleep
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I initially bought this to pair with my Pokemon Sleep app because Pokemon Sleep required my phone to be on and on my bed for it to track sleep. I did not like the idea that my phone had to be right on the bed while charging, so I opted in to purchase this device for a "quality of life" experience.
The instructions were not that clear, but after a week I got the hang of the device. The device has to be laid flat when you try to enable sleep mode or else it will not register. Once you see the blue light slowly fade and Pikachu singing you a lullaby (Yes Pikachu) then you know sleep mode is working.
To turn off sleep mode once you wake up, just long press the button again to "wake up". The button will flash a rainbow of colors and that is when you know the device successfully recorded your sleep. I'd rather have this device next to me rather than my phone.
The device is really nice, the plastic feels premium and it pairs well with the Pokemon Sleep app. What I was not expecting, is how well it works with Pokemon Go. It catches Pokemon and Spins Pokestops automatically!
I do not regret this purchase as I can always use it for Pokemon Go when I'm walking or driving. I bought this for Pokemon Sleep and I ended up playing two games using a single device.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Vibration
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sleepy snorlax!!!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Pokémon GO Plus is a small, wearable device that allows you to catch Pokémon and spin PokéStops without having to take your phone out of your pocket. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth and uses vibrations and lights to notify you when there is something to interact with.
The battery life of the Pokémon GO Plus is excellent. I've been using it for about a week now and I've only had to charge it once. It's also very easy to connect to your phone. Just hold down the button on the top of the device until it starts flashing blue, and then open the Pokémon GO app on your phone. The app will automatically detect the Pokémon GO Plus and connect to it.
I've found the Pokémon GO Plus to be very helpful for catching Pokémon and spinning PokéStops. It's especially useful when I'm walking or biking and I don't want to take my phone out of my pocket every few minutes. The Pokémon GO Plus also works with Pokémon Sleep, which is a new feature that tracks your sleep and rewards you with in-game items.
Overall, I'm very impressed with the Pokémon GO Plus. It's a great way to play Pokémon GO without having to be glued to your phone. The battery life is excellent, the connectivity is solid, and it works great with Pokémon Sleep. I highly recommend it to any Pokémon GO player.
Here are some pros and cons of the Pokémon GO Plus:
Pros:
Excellent battery life
Easy to connect to your phone
Works with Pokémon Sleep
Can catch Pokémon and spin PokéStops without taking your phone out of your pocket
Affordable
Cons:
Can be a bit bulky
Vibrations can be annoying
Not 100% reliable
Can't be used to battle Pokémon
Overall, I think the Pokémon GO Plus is a great device for Pokémon GO players who want to be able to play the game without having to be glued to their phone. It has some drawbacks, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I would definitely recommend it to any Pokémon master.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Better Auto Catcher Than Previous Gen
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was super excited for this when it came out because I had the Pokemon Go Plus and also a Gotca Evolve. Both were great for what they were but this newer generation is much nicer as far as quality of life features. The fact that you don't have to interact with this device when you go to connect to it in Pokemon go after you have it paired is very nice, they also made it larger so don't end up losing it and the battery life is much nicer. That being said the main reason why I didn't give this thing 5 stars is because of the software and speed of detection. Having used the Gotcha evolve I was able to see how much faster it was than this device from both identifying a stop and pokemon to catching or spinning. This is much slower and you can't autocatch using anything higher than a regular Pokeball. You have to press the button in order to catch with a Great or Ultra ball. That being said I am glad to be able to get one and still am fairly happy with my purchase.
Pros:
- Larger
- better battery life
- no longer have to press buttons to connect in game
- Sleep function
- Pikachu voices
Cons:
- Device slower to both identify and catch/spin
- Buggy for catching anything other than with Pokeballs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best peripherals for Pokémon Go
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This device has made playing Pokémon Go a dream, given it makes community days so much faster and easier. It also spins stops while you are on the move, so if you are headed to an event, you can have them both idle(game and Plus+) and it will do the work for you. Its Pokémon Sleep capabilities are simple but make it where you dont have to have your phone on your pillow plugged in being a fire hazard. All in all a great purchase that's made things more fun!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Im surprised by how much I like it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm a big pokemon Go player and this item is quite amazing! If you frequen parks or other places with multiple pokestops, you will never run out of resources with this item constantly spinning them for you! Even if you don't stay in parks or things like that long, it will still spin for you if you are cruising under 25 mph. I will set up mine to spins stops if I'm driving through a city for a quick refill on reaources.
It will help you passively level up and obtain star dust via auto catching! It's also quite fun to check what random shinies I've gotten while walking with the fam!
Pros:
° Easy to connect and use
° Strong vibration indicator
° Bright LED indicator
° Long battery life ~15 to 20 hours of constant use
° Quick to charge and works with any USB C charger
° Will still function while charging
° Fits nicely in pockets or around wrist with strap
Cons:
° The magnet clip it comes with is too weak and is useless
° Will sometimes disconnect after 2 hours of idle use (constantly just clicking the button can combat this)
° Changing the settings for auto catch and auto spin does get annoying if you change them often (minor inconvenience)
° Latest Pokemon Go patch will not update the map of the app is not in focus and (for me and some others) of the phone is locked which can deduct from the novelty of passive play and can eat phone battery life.... I ususally have a power bank with me to combat this as however if you are trying to catch mons while using other apps on your phone, you might have to swap back to ° Pokemon go every now and again to make sure it populates the map.
Take away... If you like playing Pokemon go and are looking for a better experience or a way to get more resources so you can play more often... This is a quality product to purchase to help make that happen!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Vibration
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid choice now, but wait for the competition
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The "Pokemon GO Plus +" device finally is here after a seven-year gap since the last Pokemon Go Auto Catcher release. The device's features, including auto-catching and PokeStop spinning, are explored, along with utilizing it for Pokemon Sleep. The unboxing reveals a sleek design with two buttons, a charging port, and accessories like a strap and clip. It retails for $55 USD and has a week-long battery life. Setting up the device involves pairing and adjusting settings for manual and automatic modes. The device can track sleep for Pokemon Sleep integration, leading to rewards. The catch speed compared to other devices is out of this world, one of the pros is using great Ultra Balls with the press of a button. The brightness and vibration are cons, along with minor bugs that might be fixed in updates. While it's a solid choice now, I will be waiting to see if other third-party devices surpass its capabilities in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
pop it open, remove the vibration motor
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
purchased 2, and to be honest, i love the go plus +. the lights and vibrations can be a bit much, BUT if you are willing to pop it open, the vibration motor can be removed (which i did to mine) and disable the lights (i did not). haven't had any issues with functionality of the device itself. the price is a bit steep but i personally believe it's worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Auto catch, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for your Pokemon Go experience!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super easy to setup and use!
I recommend it if you want to increase your catches of cacthing more pokemon faster and it also helps with completely tasks!
Hopefully my review helps you decide if you want get it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Auto catch, Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it if you play regularly
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It makes the game kind of afk if you’re at work or spending time with company. Auto spin is awesome, sitting in between stops while doing something else makes for hundreds of pots, balls, berries. Just make sure if you’re buying this you have decent inventory because it fills quickly. Auto throw only auto throws regular poke balls. All others must be throw by pressing the button. Battery life is awesome I want to say two days maybe 3 depending on the load it goes through. Wouldn’t buy it if you don’t play at least 3-4 times a week
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best feature: Uses the same batteries as Joycons.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sure it's a bit chonky (pictured next to my old Go-Tcha), but inside it's powered by the same battery as a Switch Joycon controller, which is a huge selling point for me in terms of the device longevity as readily available as those are when the time comes for a replacement.
Other than that it functions as advertised. A bit choppy at first (a software patch shortly after release fixed any connection and auto catch issues I was having) and the sleep tracking is weirdly accurate when compared to my Apple Watch's tracking when left near me while I sleep, but otherwise it's been great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Price, Vibration
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty good Catcher and auto-Spinner on PoGo
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its cute looking and a good bag charm. Stays connected a lot longer than previous gens and a better Pokemon catcher in PoGo. Vibration can be a lot but with silent mode it remedies the annoyance very quick. I found it super cute when you set it to sleep mode you get a lullaby. Still waiting for Pokemon Sleep app thats later release this summer according niantics. But we will seeeeeeee. For now I’ll be using it for PoGo and to get my sleepy Snorlax quest. Overall the product is well made but for its limited functionality its definitely not worth the price. However, I would still recommend it and to use it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Auto catch
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Could be better, could be worse
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
1. If using this to track sleep, keep it next to your pillow/head. It wont track sleep unless it can sense your movements. PokeSleep told me this after 3 days of "exactly 4hrs" of sleep.
2. It doesn't stay connected to PokemonGo well unless PokeGo is open/running in the front. It rarely works if PokeGo is running in the background
3. Its relatively quick at clearing an area in PokeGo with the auto catch.
4. The lights are BRIGHT, and clearly indicate what they are for (blue for pokestop spin, red for disconnecting or missed catch, green for success catch, etc)
Overall, its not perfect, but it could definitelybe way worse. Definitely buy if its on a good sale, but I would hesitate to reccomend paying full price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Cons mentioned:
Vibration
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Makes life simple and convenient
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If your a casual or gamer at heart this is for you. I recently bought 2 pokemon go plus + for my wife and I. We enjoy playing while going on walks with our little girl. One issue we would come across was running out of poke balls and items. We notice that when we drove around town there were so many opportunities to spin pokestops but its dangerous while driving. This item has helped us by allowing us to drive safely and letting it do all the hard work for us. I enjoy the rechargeable feature and how nice it fits in the hand. I dont mind the vibration some people do.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Auto catch
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
How do you sleep?
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you still play pokemon go, this is great. Auto spins and auto catches or you can choose to use great balls or ultra but you have to hit the button to catch. I use it while in class and can catch passively. It can also be used in pokemon sleep, which is its, what i assume, intended use. It records sleep, im not sure how or if it works but i still get in game points. You get rewards both in pokemon go and sleep. You can use the sleep function, press main button while its on a flat surface until the blue flash, while charging. It uses usb type c. I like it but the price is high…
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A near-perfect improvement from the first version.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The second version of the auto-catcher has arrived and works quite well, enchancing the daily Pokemon Go experience by adding greater features and functionality such as the ability to use Great and Ultra Balls, pair with Pokemon Sleep, and bring new Special Research in Go which focuses on Snorlax, fittingly enough. The battery holds up for days and days on end with consistent use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Auto catch
Cons mentioned:
Vibration
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great but Loud
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great auto catcher for Pokémon Go. Set up was pretty straight forward. Love the fact that I don’t have to spin pokestops and drive anymore. The only thing that sucks is that it vibrates like crazy, but I can live with that. Also it comes with a clip, but the magnet is so weak on it that I don’t trust it. Luckily, the strap it comes with is sturdy. Definitely recommend for all PoGo players that I’ve bought a few for my family members.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sleep tracking
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exellent addition to Pokemon Sleep!
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this little thing. I use it mostly for Pokemon Sleep, but I've used it for Pokemon Go as well. It tracks my sleep much better than the app, and plus it's cute and gives me the extra Pikachu. I don't play Pokemon Go as much, but it's nice to be able to get stops on my walks without looking at my phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Lights, Vibration
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pokémon go plus plus review
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It is a good device but there are a few key flaws of this thing. 1 The vibrations, the vibrations are very obnoxious and on a hard surface it buzzes a lot. 2 the lights are very bright in a dark room or dark environment. 3 unable to hold down button to continuously throw great or ultra balls, this is a huge problem as clicking the button multiple times puts strain on the hand.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Thank you best buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love it work amazing better than the Pokemon Go plus bracelet go plus ball and then Nintendo switch Pokémon ball. It has more functions and I uses for Pokémon GO and Pokémon Sleep and it works Stiemly with both apps and I always love to shop at Best Buy. They always got my back and I got a bunch of friends that work there and it just always a blessing.