"Nintendo Alarmo Japan Release Delayed, Global Availability Continues"

Nintendo has officially announced the postponement of the retail release of the Alarmo in Japan due to inventory shortages. Dive deeper into this news and explore what lies ahead for the Alarmo.

Alarmo General Sale in Japan Postponed

Nintendo Japan has revealed that the general sale of the Nintendo Alarmo alarm clock, originally slated for February 2025, has been postponed to an undetermined future date. This decision stems from ongoing production and inventory challenges. While the impact on stock availability in other regions remains unclear, the global launch to the public is still scheduled for March 2025.

To manage the situation, Nintendo has introduced a pre-order system exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan. Pre-orders will open in mid-December, with shipments expected in early February 2025. The precise start date for pre-orders will be announced soon.

Nintendo’s Very Own Alarm Clock

Launched in October, the Alarmo is an engaging, gaming-themed alarm clock featuring iconic sounds from beloved Nintendo franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, and RingFit Adventure. Future updates promise even more sound options.

Initially available at Nintendo's official stores worldwide and online for Nintendo Switch Online members, the Alarmo's overwhelming popularity led Nintendo to halt new online orders and implement a lottery system for sales. Physical stocks were completely depleted at Nintendo stores in Japan and the Nintendo store in New York.

Keep an eye out for further updates on pre-orders and the rescheduling of the general sales!