Nintendo has delayed the Japanese retail launch of its Alarmo alarm clock due to insufficient stock. This article details the postponement and the future availability of the popular device.
Japanese Alarmo Launch Delayed
Nintendo Japan announced a postponement of the general sale of the Alarmo, originally scheduled for February 2025. The delay stems from current production and inventory limitations. The new release date is yet to be determined. There's currently no word on whether international availability will be affected; a global launch is still planned for March 2025.
As a temporary solution, Nintendo is offering a pre-order system exclusively to Japanese Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Pre-orders open mid-December, with shipments beginning in early February 2025. The exact pre-order start date will be announced shortly.
The Nintendo Alarmo: A Popular Success
Launched globally in October, the Alarmo is an interactive alarm clock featuring music from popular Nintendo franchises like Super Mario, Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, and RingFit Adventure, with additional sounds planned via future updates.
Its initial release led to unexpectedly high demand, prompting Nintendo to halt online orders and implement a lottery system. The Alarmo quickly sold out in physical stores across Japan and even at the New York Nintendo store.
Check back for updates on pre-order details and the rescheduled general release date.
