Nintendo has exciting news for fans: its innovative alarm clock, Alarmo, is set for an expanded release in March 2025. Dive into the details of this official wider release and explore the unique features of the device.
Nintendo’s Latest Announcement
Not a Switch 2, but Alarmo
Nintendo recently took to their Twitter (X) account to announce that their interactive alarm clock, Alarmo, will be more widely available starting in March 2025. In just a couple of months, Alarmo will be accessible to a broader audience, hitting the shelves of major retailers like Target, Walmart, GameStop, and other Nintendo-approved stores worldwide.
This expanded release means that the previous requirement of a Nintendo Online membership to purchase Alarmo will be removed, making it available to everyone. The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo will retail at $99.99 USD.
While fans are thrilled about this news, the buzz around Nintendo's potential announcement of the Switch 2 continues to grow. However, Nintendo has remained silent on this front, keeping fans eagerly waiting for any updates.
Nintendo Alarmo Sold Out A Day After its Announcement
The demand for Alarmo was evident right after its announcement on October 9, 2024. In Japan, the device sold out so quickly that Nintendo had to suspend sales on the My Nintendo Store and switch to a lottery system for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to manage the overwhelming demand.
"We have received a large number of orders for the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo, which was released on October 9th, so we are currently suspending sales of the product on the My Nintendo Store. In response to this, we are currently preparing to change the sales method at My Nintendo Store to a lottery sale for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, so please wait for a while. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to our customers. Furthermore, we will continue to produce the products in order to deliver them to as many customers as possible."
In New York City, Alarmo also sold out on the same day, though without a lottery system. The store promised to notify customers once more stock was available.
Nintendo Alarmo Features
Alarmo, launched by Nintendo in 2024, is not just any alarm clock. It brings the magic of Nintendo's iconic games into your morning routine with sound effects from titles like Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 3, and more. Users can select from 42 different scenes, with the promise of more to come through free updates, including scenes from Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
When you set an alarm, a character from your chosen game will appear on Alarmo’s screen. As the alarm sounds, the character will rise and emit a gentle sound. After a few moments, a visitor will appear, and you can wave your hand or move to quiet the alarm. If you linger too long in bed, a more insistent visitor will show up, and the sound will become louder, encouraging you to get up. The alarm can be stopped without touching the device, thanks to its motion sensor.
Beyond its alarm function, Alarmo enhances your environment with hourly chimes and sleep sounds themed to your selected scene. It also tracks your sleep patterns, recording your time in bed and movement during sleep.
For those sharing a bed with others or pets, Nintendo recommends using Alarmo's Button Mode. Initially, a Nintendo Online membership was required to purchase Alarmo, but this restriction will be lifted with the expanded release in March 2025.
