Delayed Japan Nintendo Alarm Pre-Order Despite Global Release

Nintendo Delays Japanese Alarmo Release Due to High Demand

Nintendo has announced a delay in the general retail release of its Alarmo alarm clock in Japan. The launch, initially planned for February 2025, is postponed due to insufficient stock to meet unexpectedly high demand. A new release date has yet to be determined.

The company will instead offer a pre-order period exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan, starting mid-December 2024, with shipments expected in early February 2025. The precise pre-order start date will be announced shortly. The impact on international stock remains unclear, with a general release still scheduled for March 2025 in other regions.

The Alarmo, launched globally in October 2024, features iconic melodies from popular Nintendo franchises like Super Mario, Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, and RingFit Adventure, with additional sounds planned via future updates. Its immediate popularity led to a temporary halt of online orders and a lottery system for online purchases. Physical stock quickly sold out in various locations, including Japan and the New York Nintendo store.

Further updates on pre-orders and the rescheduled general release will be provided soon.