Nintendo Alarm Delay Hits Japan Despite Global Rollout

Nintendo's Japanese retail launch of the Alarmo alarm clock has been delayed due to insufficient stock. This article details the postponement and its implications.

Japan Launch Postponed Due to Low Stock

Nintendo Japan announced on its website that the general release of the Alarmo, originally scheduled for February 2025, is postponed indefinitely due to production and inventory challenges. The impact on international stock, currently slated for a March 2025 general release, remains unclear.

As a temporary solution, Nintendo is offering a pre-order system exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan. Pre-orders open mid-December, with shipments beginning in early February 2025. The precise pre-order start date will be announced later.

The Popular Nintendo Alarm Clock

Launched globally in October, the Alarmo is an interactive alarm clock featuring music from popular Nintendo franchises like Super Mario, Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, and Ring Fit Adventure, with future updates promising more.

Its unexpected popularity led to the halting of online orders and a lottery system for remaining stock. The Alarmo quickly sold out in physical Nintendo stores in Japan and New York.

Further updates on pre-orders and the general release date will be shared as they become available.