While everyone seems to be ready for Nintendo to announce the Switch 2–and it may occur as quickly as January 16–the firm had a special hardware-related announcement this week. The Alarmo clock can be obtainable for everybody to purchase in shops beginning this March, and that is a little bit later than anticipated.
The clock went on sale again in late 2024 for Nintendo Switch On-line members, however comparatively quickly it will likely be obtainable for everybody to purchase. Nintendo mentioned it would promote the $100 clock “whereas provides final.” Beforehand, Nintendo mentioned it would launch Alarmo at retail in January, however it’s now being delayed to March.
Nintendo Sound Clock: #Alarmo can be available in shops at taking part retailers in March 2025, no Nintendo Switch On-line membership required. Obtainable whereas provides final. pic.twitter.com/qhVo0NMKjx
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 13, 2025
Alarmo is an interactive clock that options Nintendo-themed animations, sounds, and characters. It additionally has motion-sensing know-how so you may hit snooze with out bodily tapping the machine. Alarmo options 42 completely different scenes, based mostly on video games like Tremendous Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Mario Kart 8, with scenes from Animal Crossing: New Horizons coming later by way of an replace.
Past utilizing Alarmo for its regular features, individuals have found that Alarmo may be hacked to run Doom.
As for the Switch 2, a current report mentioned Nintendo might announce the console on January 16 after which launch it in Might or June. There have additionally been stories of Microsoft bringing Halo: The Grasp Chief Assortment to Switch 2, in addition to Ubisoft supporting the console with Murderer’s Creed ports.