How to Update Poké Ball Plus

Instructions on how to update the firmware on the Poké Ball Plus accessory.

Important:

To complete this process, a Nintendo Switch console with system menu version 6.1.0 or higher is required, along with either one of these games:

  • Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!

  • Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee!

Complete These Steps:

  1. Ensure your Nintendo Switch console is updated to system menu version 6.1.0 or higher.

  2. Start the game Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! on Nintendo Switch. Once the desired language has been selected, the controller selection screen will be displayed.

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3. Within this screen, press either the Top Button or the control stick button on Poké Ball Plus, then leave the accessory alone.

  • When the connection is made with Nintendo Switch, the icon for Poké Ball Plus will turn red

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4. Without pressing anything else on Poké Ball Plus, press the HOME Button on the right Joy-Con to return to the HOME Menu.

  • If a firmware update is available, you will be prompted to update the controller. In this case, select “Update.”