Nintendo Releases Innovative Alarm Clock Featuring Themes from Popular Games
On October 12, 2024, Nintendo launched a unique alarm clock product called Alarmo that allows customization with themes and sounds from various Nintendo games. The clock can detect the user’s movements when waking up and play different audio cues accordingly, while also tracking sleep quality.
In a surprising move, Nintendo has released an innovative new product - but it’s not the anticipated Switch successor. Instead, the legendary Japanese gaming company has launched Alarmo, a unique alarm clock that brings Nintendo’s beloved IP to your bedside table.
Launched on October 12, 2024, the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo allows you to wake up immersed in the world of your favorite Nintendo games. The clock comes preloaded with themes and sounds from hit franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, and more.
What sets Alarmo apart is its ability to dynamically react to your movements as you wake up. Using built-in motion sensors, the clock detects stirring and getting out of bed, triggering different audio cues from the selected game. For example, with the Super Mario theme, you’ll first hear the game’s iconic background music. Tossing and turning prompts coin sound effects, encouraging you to get up. Finally, rising out of bed rewards you with the triumphant flagpole theme.
This “gamification” of your wake-up routine provides a novel and engaging experience for Nintendo fans. The clock also features sleep tracking capabilities, monitoring your movement overnight to generate a sleep quality report accessible via a companion app.
Retailing for ¥12,980 in Japan and $99.99 in the US, Alarmo sold out almost immediately upon release. Resale prices have already doubled in some markets as fans clamor to get their hands on this unique Nintendo collectible. The company has hinted at an updated “Sound Cloud” edition slated for 2026 which will likely integrate even more franchises.
While not the next-gen console announcement some were hoping for, Alarmo demonstrates Nintendo’s peerless ability to innovate and delight by applying their IP in unexpected ways. For Nintendo die-hards, it’s an irresistible way to bring a bit more magic to your mornings. The only question is whether you’ll be able to snag one before they sell out again.