Nintendo Alarm Clock Prepares for Release

Nintendo's Surprise: An Interactive Alarm Clock and a Mysterious Switch Online Playtest

Get ready for a Nintendo interactive alarm clock! The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, priced at $99, is now available. It uses game sounds to rouse you, making you feel like you're waking up inside your favorite Nintendo game.

Alarmo: Game-Themed Wake-Up Calls

Featuring sounds from Mario, Zelda, Splatoon, and more, with free updates adding even more sounds in the future, Alarmo is more than just an alarm clock. It uses a motion sensor to ensure you’re truly out of bed before silencing its insistent calls. Waving your hand quiets it temporarily, but staying put only increases the alarm's intensity.

The setup is easy: choose a game, select a scene, set your alarm, and let Alarmo's interactive features take over. The clock employs a radio wave sensor, detecting movement even in the dark and through obstacles, while prioritizing user privacy over video recording. As Nintendo developer Tetsuya Akama explains, "The key feature is that it can recognise very subtle movements, and unlike cameras, it doesn't need to film videos, so privacy is better protected."

Early access for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members in the US and Canada is available now via the My Nintendo Store. Nintendo New York also offers in-person purchases while supplies last.

A New Switch Online Playtest – Applications Open October 10th!

Beyond the Alarmo, Nintendo is also launching a Switch Online playtest. Applications open October 10th, 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET, and close October 15th, 7:59 AM PT / 10:59 AM ET. Up to 10,000 participants will be selected, with those outside Japan chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. The playtest itself runs from October 23rd to November 5th.

To apply, you must:

• Have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership by October 9th, 3:00 PM PDT.
• Be at least 18 years old by October 9th, 3:00 PM PDT.
• Have a Nintendo Account registered in Japan, the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain.