Nintendo has exciting news for fans: its innovative alarm clock, Alarmo, is set for an expanded release in March 2025. This announcement, made via Nintendo's official Twitter (X) account, promises wider availability and enhanced accessibility for this unique device. Dive deeper to discover everything about Alarmo’s upcoming release and its standout features.

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Not a Switch 2, but Alarmo

Nintendo's interactive alarm clock, Alarmo, is gearing up for a broader release in March 2025. Within the next couple of months, Alarmo will be hitting the shelves of major retailers worldwide, including Target, Walmart, GameStop, and other Nintendo-affiliated stores.

This release will make Alarmo more accessible than ever, as the requirement for a Nintendo Online membership will be removed. You can purchase the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo for $99.99 USD.

While fans are thrilled about this news, the buzz around the potential announcement of the Switch 2 continues to grow. However, Nintendo has remained silent on this front, keeping the focus squarely on Alarmo.

Nintendo Alarmo Sold Out A Day After its Announcement

The demand for Alarmo was evident immediately following 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.

"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. Customers were assured that they would be updated once more stock became available.

Nintendo Alarmo Features

Alarmo, launched by Nintendo in 2024, is not just any alarm clock. It brings the world of Nintendo games into your morning routine with sound effects from popular titles like Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Splatoon 3. With 42 scenes to choose from, and more to be added through free updates, such as those from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Alarmo offers a personalized wake-up experience.

When you set an alarm, a character from your chosen game will appear on the 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 arrive, and the sound will grow louder. The alarm will only stop once you get up, thanks to Alarmo’s motion sensor, which means you don’t even need to touch the device.

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 in Button Mode. Initially, a Nintendo Online membership was required, but this will no longer be the case with the expanded release in March 2025.