Forget the Switch 2 — Nintendo Just Launched a $100 Interactive Alarm Clock Called Alarmo
While fans eagerly await news on the Switch 2, Nintendo has surprised everyone with the launch of an unexpected new product: an interactive alarm clock.
"Ever wished you could wake up in a Nintendo world?" Nintendo teased in a press release. "Now you can!"
The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is set to release in early 2025 for $99.99, with Switch Online members in the U.S. and Canada able to purchase it now via the My Nintendo Store.
Alarmo includes motion sensors that let you snooze or stop alarms by moving. It offers 35 different scenes from popular Nintendo games like Super Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 3, Pikmin 4, and Ring Fit Adventure. Select your favorite, set your alarm, and let Alarmo do the rest.
Nintendo’s description adds:
In the morning you’ll experience immersive sounds and music from the scene you picked. Rise to sounds of the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario and friends, begin your day’s adventure with Link and Princess Zelda, or start fresh with the Inklings from Splatoon 3. And those are just some of the experiences you can wake up to!
That’s not all – you can also check Records to see how much you move around in your sleep, set an hourly chime themed to your chosen title, and change between Steady or Gentle Modes for your morning alarm. In Steady Mode, the alarm will gradually get more intense the longer you stay in bed, whereas Gentle Mode offers a more consistent intensity level. There’s also Button Mode for a more traditional, tactile “hit the snooze button” alarm clock experience. You can even use sleepy sounds to wind down with soothing music and sounds at your set bedtime..
Before the alarm goes off, a character from your chosen scene appears on screen. When the alarm sounds, motion controls let you quiet it down. Depending on the game, you might even hear special sound effects. If you delay too long, a “more persuasive” visitor like Bowser will make sure you get up. When you finally rise, you’ll hear a celebratory victory sound.
Nintendo plans to release free updates with additional scenes from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Alarmo works best with twin to king-sized beds and should be placed within arm's reach. It doesn't collect any personal data, Nintendo assured, so there's no need to worry about sleep monitoring.
While it’s not the highly anticipated Switch 2, Alarmo is a new piece of Nintendo hardware worth waking up for.