Nintendo's Alarmo Expanded Release Will See the Clock at Major Retail Stores

Nintendo's Alarmo: Expanded Release and Features

Nintendo's innovative alarm clock, Alarmo, is set for a wider release in March 2025, as announced via the company's Twitter (X) account. Initially requiring a Nintendo Online membership, this restriction will be removed, making Alarmo accessible to all. The device will be available at major retailers globally, including Target, Walmart, GameStop, and other authorized retailers, at a price of $99.99 USD.

The initial release saw unexpectedly high demand, leading to sell-outs and a lottery system implemented in Japan to manage orders. Similar high demand was observed in New York City.

Alarmo's popularity overshadows, for now, the much-anticipated announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2. While speculation surrounding the new console remains high, Nintendo has yet to officially comment.

Key Features:

Alarmo boasts a unique interactive alarm experience. It features 42 selectable scenes from popular Nintendo games such as Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Splatoon 3, with more to be added via free updates (including Animal Crossing: New Horizons). The alarm process involves a game character waking up and playing a gentle sound, followed by a "visitor" whose presence and sound intensify if the user remains in bed too long. A motion sensor allows for silencing the alarm without touching the device.

Beyond the core alarm function, Alarmo offers hourly chimes and sleep sounds themed to the selected scene, and sleep pattern tracking capabilities. For users sharing a bed with others or pets, a "Button Mode" is recommended.

The expanded release in March 2025 marks a significant step in making this unique alarm clock available to a wider audience.