Nintendo has taken a surprising turn, announcing a new piece of hardware that’s not the eagerly anticipated Switch 2. Instead, they’ve unveiled an alarm clock dubbed ‘Alarmo’ that brings the sounds of their iconic games to your bedside. This innovative device seems to be a testament to Nintendo’s commitment to quality of life improvements, injecting a dose of joy into the often-dreaded morning routine.
Alarmo utilizes a built-in motion sensor to analyze your movements while you’re still in bed. Based on these movements, it plays a selection of sounds from five beloved Nintendo titles: Super Mario Odyssey, Pikmin 4, Splatoon 3, Ring Fit Adventures, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Imagine waking up to the iconic coin sounds from Mario, providing a fun and engaging way to start your day.
To keep things fresh, Alarmo offers seven different sound profiles across these five games. And for those who want even more options, Nintendo promises free additions to the sound library in the future.
But wait, there’s more! Alarmo doesn’t just cater to mornings. It also boasts sounds designed to help you drift off to sleep. However, we can’t help but wonder why the legendary ‘Aquatic Ambiance’ from Donkey Kong Country wasn’t included.
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will be the first to get their hands on Alarmo, with a general public release planned afterward. This intriguing new device from Nintendo promises to bring a unique and interactive twist to the age-old alarm clock, making waking up a bit more fun and a bit less of a struggle.
