Nintendo recently announced the release of a new product, the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo. Priced at $99.99, this device is not exactly what fans expected as they eagerly await the next-generation Nintendo Switch. Instead of a gaming console, the Sound Clock Alarmo is an alarm clock that doubles as a sleep tracker. It is available for order starting today in the US and Canada, with European orders beginning later this week.
Exclusive Availability for Subscribers
For now, the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo will be available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers until mid-January of next year. After that, it is expected to reach other retailers. If you decide to purchase one, be aware that the package only includes a USB-C cable, so you may need to buy a power adapter separately.
A Unique Alarm Clock Experience
The Sound Clock Alarmo is more than just a traditional alarm clock. It features a built-in motion sensor that tracks your sleep patterns and evaluates the quality of your rest. When it’s time to wake up, it plays one of five signature tunes from popular Nintendo franchises, including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, and Ring Fit Adventure. As you move while the alarm is ringing, the device adds sound effects to each movement, encouraging you to get out of bed.
If you don’t get up quickly enough, the Sound Clock Alarmo increases the volume to ensure you’re fully awake. To turn off the alarm, you just get out of bed. Or simply press a button, just like a traditional alarm clock.
Connectivity and Future Updates
The Sound Clock Alarmo can also connect to the Internet, not to send your data to Nintendo, but to allow you to download additional alarm tunes in the future. Themes from other beloved Nintendo franchises like Animal Crossing or Mario Kart are expected to be available later on. This connectivity ensures that the device can be updated with new features and sounds, keeping your wake-up experience fresh and engaging.
Fan Reactions and the Missing Switch Successor
While the announcement of the Sound Clock Alarmo is intriguing, many Nintendo fans can’t help but express their disappointment. With so much anticipation around the successor to the Nintendo Switch, the unveiling of an alarm clock seems like a curveball from the gaming giant. Players were hoping for news on the next-gen console, that’s true. It looks like however that they’ll have to wait a bit longer for that announcement.
