Nintendo has delayed the Japanese retail launch of its Alarmo alarm clock due to unexpectedly high demand exceeding current stock levels. The planned February 2025 general release is postponed indefinitely.
While the global launch is still set for March 2025, the Japanese release will now be handled via a pre-order system exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan. This pre-order period begins mid-December 2024, with shipments commencing in early February 2025. The precise pre-order start date is yet to be announced.
The Alarmo, a gaming-themed alarm clock featuring music from popular Nintendo franchises (Super Mario, Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, RingFit Adventure, and more), was initially released in October 2024. Its immediate popularity led to a rapid sell-out in physical Nintendo stores in Japan and New York, and the suspension of online orders. To manage demand, Nintendo transitioned to a lottery system for online purchases.
Further updates regarding the pre-order system and the rescheduled general sale will be released soon. Keep checking for announcements. The images below show the Alarmo alarm clock.
