Nintendo announces new hardware and it’s not Switch 2, it’s an alarm clock: this is Alarmo

Nintendo has done it again. It has once again managed to surprise both friends and strangers with the announcement of a new piece of hardware, and it is not the expected Nintendo Switch 2, but Alarmo, a strange interactive alarm clock. In this article, we unpack all the details about this strange collector’s item that diehard fans of the brand will not want to miss, including key data such as what it is, how it works, how much it costs, and when it will be available:

Meet Alarmo, Nintendo’s new interactive alarm clock

Nintendo has announced the unannounced Alarmo, a new official alarm clock. The full name of the device is Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo. This unexpected announcement has been accompanied by its own trailer, which you can see below, revealing its main functions and features:

Nintendo calls it “an interactive alarm clock that’s out of the ordinary! Broadly speaking, this peculiar device uses music and images from classic sagas such as Super Mario Bros. or The Legend of Zelda, and emits sounds that synchronize with our movements to motivate us to start the day with joy.

There is a choice of 35 different alarms from all kinds of franchises of the Japanese company. The company also promises that new alarms will be added through free updates.

As soon as we get out of bed, the alarm clock goes off automatically and the typical music of success or completion of a level in the selected video game is played. This is a very original way to start each day already immersed in this great hobby.

In addition to its function as a clock to add atmosphere to our bedroom or any other room, we can also use an option to play soothing sounds to help us fall asleep, set different intensities for the alarm, and set daily alarms to liven up our daily routine, in which Nintendo characters appear by surprise to add a touch of color.

Other functions available include the ability to consult certain sleep monitoring statistics, such as the time we spent in bed, how we moved while we slept and the time it took us from the time we heard the alarm to the time we finally got up, so it can be useful for all those users interested in health issues related to this essential aspect of daily life.

Where can I buy Alarmo from Nintendo and when will it be available?

Alarmo will be generally available from January 2025, but it is possible to pre-purchase it on My Nintendo Store if you are subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online. It costs $99.99 on the My Nintendo Store page in the United States.

At this time, it is not known if it will be sold exclusively through My Nintendo Store or if it will be sold through wholesalers such as Amazon or GameStop.