Nintendo Alarmo Japanese Release Postponed Despite Being Available Worldwide

Nintendo Delays Japanese Alarmo Release Despite Global Availability

Nintendo has announced a delay in the general retail release of its Alarmo alarm clock in Japan due to insufficient stock. The launch, originally planned for February 2025, is now postponed indefinitely.

This postponement is attributed to production and inventory challenges. Currently, there's no indication of whether this will impact the March 2025 general release planned for other regions.

To address the immediate demand in Japan, Nintendo is implementing a pre-order system exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This pre-order period is set for mid-December, with shipments anticipated in early February 2025. The precise pre-order start date will be announced separately.

The Alarmo, a gaming-themed alarm clock featuring iconic melodies from franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, and RingFit Adventure, launched globally in October. Its unexpected popularity led to the suspension of online orders and a lottery system for purchase. Physical stock quickly sold out at Nintendo stores in Japan and New York.

Further updates regarding pre-orders and the rescheduled general sale will be shared as they become available.