Tag: Alarm

Update: The Alarmo is now available in the US market through Walmart and Target stores starting March 10th, with a suggested retail price of $99.99. Previously announced to be available to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers on January 28th, the Nintendo Alarmo special alarm clock has also been made available in Taiwan through distributors since March 10th. In Japan, it has been confirmed that it will be available through all channels starting May 22nd, with a suggested retail price of 12980 yen. In Taiwan, the Alarmo, available through distributors since March 10th, was priced at NT$3390, but due to very limited initial supply, it sold out immediately or required bundled with a large number of games. In Japan, in addition to being available to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers on January 28th, Nintendo has also announced that it will be available to general consumers through all partner channels starting May 22nd. The opening of sales through all cooperative channels means that the purchase will not be limited to users who subscribe to the Nintendo Switch Online service, but it is not yet confirmed whether there will still be supply replenishment. Nintendo Switch The online sales start date for non-joined customers will be May 22, 2025 (Wood). All game retailers nationwide will begin sequential sales on May 22, 2025 (Thursday). https://t.co/3IQX5PcaT2 — Nintendo Support (@nintendo_cs) March 10, 2025 Alarmo offers five themes: *Super Mario Odyssey*, *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*, *Pikmin 4*, *Ring Fit Adventure*, and *Splatoon 3*. Each theme features seven game scenes, and more themes can be added via online updates. Besides functioning as a regular alarm clock, Alarmo can also help users fall asleep with soothing sounds and record their sleep patterns.

Following its recent announcement that the Alarmo alarm clock would be available at all partner retailers in Japan starting in March, Nintendo has now confirmed that it will also be available in Taiwan on March 10th, "MAR10 DAY". According to previous announcements from Taiwanese retailers, pre-orders for Alarmo will open on February 28th, with a suggested retail price of NT$3590. In North America and Japan, Alarmo is priced at US$99.99 and JPY 12980 respectively. Nintendo aimed to make the user experience more engaging with Alarmo; for example, twisting one's body in bed can lower the alarm volume. However, to completely stop the alarm, the clock must determine whether the user is fully awake, or the alarm can be turned off using a button on the top of the clock. Alarmo offers five themes based on the games *Super Mario Odyssey*, *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*, *Pikmin 4*, *Ring Fit Adventure*, and *Splatoon 3*. Each theme features seven different game scenes, and more themes can be added via online updates. Besides functioning as a regular alarm clock, Alarmo helps users fall asleep with soothing sounds and tracks their sleep patterns. In addition to alarm clock functionality, Alarmo includes hourly chimes and goodnight sounds. Furthermore, with an internet connection, users can download additional ringtones for free (downloading ringtones requires logging into the user's Nintendo Account).

Nintendo's Alarmo, a special alarm clock launched in Japan and other regions last October, faced severe shortages upon release, leading to its availability being limited to pre-orders via a Nintendo Switch Online subscription and even temporarily halting sales through Nintendo physical stores. Nintendo recently announced that it will open sales to all partner retail channels in March, allowing all consumers to purchase directly. In Taiwan, some retailers have indicated that Alarmo pre-orders will open on February 28th, with a suggested retail price of NT$3590. Currently, Alarmo is available in North America and Japan for US$99.99 and JPY12980 respectively. However, Nintendo Taiwan has not yet released any information regarding this, so it's possible that distributors or traders will resell their versions. Nintendo previously emphasized that it would increase Alarmo production capacity to meet market demand, but whether a similar shortage will occur remains to be seen. In designing Alarmo, Nintendo aimed to make the user experience more enjoyable. For example, twisting your body in bed can lower the alarm volume, but to completely stop the alarm, the clock must detect whether the user is fully awake, or the alarm can be turned off using a button on top. Alarmo offers five themes: *Super Mario Odyssey*, *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*, *Pikmin 4*, *Ring Fit Adventure*, and *Splatoon 3*. Each theme features seven game scenes, and more themes can be added via online updates. Besides functioning as a regular alarm clock, Alarmo can also help users fall asleep with soothing sounds and record their sleep patterns.

Nintendo's pop-up stores, which were previously confirmed to be held in Shin Kong Mitsukoshi stores in northern, central, and southern Taiwan, opened today (October 17th) at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi New World A9 store on the 9th floor. The pop-up stores, scheduled to run from October 17th to November 10th, will feature over 90% of the same products available at Nintendo's official stores in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. ▲The Nintendo pop-up store, modeled after the official Japanese stores, opened first in Taipei. However, some products are not imported to Taiwan. These include bath bombs and hand soap, whose ingredients require approval from Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration before they can be sold in Taiwan. The Alarmo smart alarm clock, which was previously available in Japan and the United States and sold out quickly, is also not included in this pop-up store. Nintendo's Taiwan distributor, Justdan, has not yet confirmed whether it will import this product into Taiwan. ▲Nintendo Pop-up Store in Taipei▲ The Nintendo Pop-up Store in TAIPEI, with a larger space than the official Tokyo store, will first open on the 9th floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi New World A9 Store from October 17th to November 10th. Based on the pop-up store of the official Japanese Nintendo store "Nintendo TOKYO/OSAKA/KYOTO," it will also feature most of the products sold in the store. The Tainan store is scheduled to open on November 19th on the 5th floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Tainan Ximen New World, followed by a Tainan store opening on January 3rd, 2025 at the Sky Theater on the 10th floor of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taichung Zhonggang Store. ▲The staff in the store also wore the same uniforms as the staff in the official stores. The pop-up store sells merchandise including Nintendo characters such as "Super Mario," "The Legend of Zelda," "Sprat," "Animal Crossing," and "Pikmin," with a variety of categories including games, models, plush toys, clothing, household goods, tableware, and stationery. ▲The store also sells Nintendo Switch and some games. Some items are exclusive to the "Nintendo TOKYO/OSAKA" pop-up store and do not include Nintendo KYOTO exclusive items. The "Nintendo POP-UP STORE in TAIPEI" pop-up store does not offer any exclusive items for the Taipei event. The licensed product line includes: "Super Mario Bros. Logo Umbrella," "Super Mario & Pipe Puzzle," "Super Mario All-Star Invincible Star Plush Toy," "Super Mario Foam Press-Type Empty Bottle," "The Legend of Zelda: Hylian Shield Plush Cushion," "The Legend of Zelda Master Sword Puzzle," "Animal Crossing: New Horizons All-Star Isabelle Smiling Plush Toy," and "Kirby Warm Series Doll Charm..."

Nintendo recently announced the Alarmo alarm clock, which uses built-in sensors to recognize user movements and adjust the alarm volume or stop it altogether. Nintendo aims to make the user experience more engaging; for example, twisting your body in bed can lower the alarm volume, but to completely stop it, the clock must determine if the user is fully awake, or the alarm can be turned off via a button on the top. Alarmo offers five themes: *Super Mario Odyssey*, *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*, *Pikmin 4*, *Ring Fit Adventure*, and *Splatoon 3*. Each theme features seven game scenes, and more themes can be added via online updates. Besides functioning as a regular alarm clock, Alarmo can also help users fall asleep with soothing sounds and track their sleep patterns. Currently, Alarmo is available in North America and Japan for $99.99 and 12980 yen respectively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, but it is also expected to be sold through Nintendo physical stores in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.