Pre-order customers ofPokemon GOPlus look to make some money on their yet-to-be released peripheral, inviting bids upwards of $100 on eBay for the device.
Mobile phenomenonPokemon GOmay be free to play, but that has not stopped a number of different parties from pocketing cold, hard cash from the title. Since the game was released, theNintendo share price has soared, and with good reason, given that the app ismore popular than Tinder. However, it’s not just large companies getting in on the action.
As it turns out,Pokemon GOhas turned out to be a bit of a money-spinner for the individual, too - particularly those who managed to pre-order one of thePokemon GOPlus peripherals. The device is supposed to retail at a mere $35, butPokemon GOPlus was unsurprisingly quick to sell out across multiple online stores. Now, pre-order customers are capitalizing on the demand for the device, and are selling thePokemon GOplus for over $100 on eBay.
Indeed, some of the listings are going for a lot more than that. One look at thesuccessful sold eBay listingsshows off a number of devices seeing final bids upwards of $200. Meanwhile, bundle deals are also going to outrageous money, with a set of twoPokemon GOPlus peripherals going for $385.
It’s easy to see exactly why thePokemon GOPlushas proved to be so popular in advance of its July 31 release. The device allows gamers to playPokemon GOwithout having to rely on getting out their phone at regular intervals, through it’s use of Bluetooth to send alerts for nearby Pokemon, and the ability to throw Poke Balls with the push of a button. However, fans of the game hoping to get their hands on the peripheral will no doubt be disappointed to see them being sold at such a large markup.
It’s yet to be revealed exactly when a new batch ofPokemon GOPlus devices will be available, but hopefully interested gamers will not have long to wait before they are able to get their hands on one without resorting to huge eBay prices. In the meantime,Pokemon GOplayers can help hone their skills without the use of the peripheral, by learning how tohow to catch rare Pokemonorhow to use Pokestops.
