If you have been relentlessly trying to get hold of the difficult-to-get Hatchimals, the NES Classic Edition or a Pokémon GO Plus bracelet this holiday season to no avail, we can empathize with you.
However, there may be light at the end of the tunnel and you can still snag one of the three to gift your loved one - the Pokémon GO Plus. How? Lucky for you, e-retailer Amazon has the device up for preorder now!
That's right, the elusive device - a companion for the Pokémon GO mobile game - is now up for grabs from third-party retailers on Amazon.
The device sold out quickly when it went up for preorder in September. The $34.99 accessory, which resembles a wrist strap/bracelet with a Poké Ball charm on it, has been virtually unavailable everywhere.
However, all that is about to change now that Amazon has the Pokémon GO Plus available for preorder.
What Is Pokémon GO Plus?
The Pokémon GO Plus can either be worn as a bracelet or clipped to one's bag or outfit. It basically helps one locate the elusive Pokémon and catch them. The accessory can sync to one's smartphone through Bluetooth and whenever a Pokémon is in sight it will vibrate and light up. This alerts the wearer that they need to boot up Pokémon GO quickly.
To catch Pokémon, the wearer can simply push a button on the device instead of tapping the smartphone's touch screen. The Pokémon GO Plus boasts plenty of nifty features, which allow one to collect Poké Balls, as well as Pokémon Eggs and Berries at PokéStops sans using their smartphone.
"The Pokémon GO Plus is a small device that lets you enjoy Pokémon GO while you're on the move and not looking at your smartphone," notes the device's description.
How Many Units Are Available?
Amazon sellers have not revealed any details on how many Pokémon GO Plus units are available.
Price
The Pokémon GO Plus available for preorder on Amazon is not available for its original $34.99 price. It can cost prospective buyers anywhere between $75 to $150.
How To Preorder
One can preorder the device in new condition from any of these Amazon sellers. The shipping date varies from seller to seller. The estimated delivery can range anywhere from Dec. 19, 2016 to February 2017. However, the estimates are constantly changing on the site.
Amazon expects the next batch of the device to arrive on Dec. 16 per reports. If you've been hankering for the Pokémon GO Plus, preorder it right away.
