October 9th 2024.
Hey there, I know this might not be the news you were hoping for, but unfortunately the big announcement that Nintendo fans have been eagerly anticipating hasn't happened yet. However, there is some exciting news - Nintendo has just unveiled a new piece of hardware.
Now, as much as we'd love to spill the beans on why we know this, we have a strong suspicion that the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 won't be announced on Thursday, October 10th, despite the recent rumors. We have no idea when it will be revealed, as Nintendo has hinted it could be anywhere from Friday to March 31st. But there have been quite a few false alarms, including a recent Nintendo Direct that only discussed a museum in Japan and a teasing email about the October 10th rumors.
But let's get to the real news - the new hardware. And before you get too excited, it's not another console or even something directly related to video games. Instead, it's an interactive alarm clock called Alarmo. Yes, you read that right.
Now, if you've been a Nintendo fan for a while, you might remember their strange obsession with getting a good night's sleep dating back to over a decade ago. This has manifested in various ways, including their recent mobile app Pokémon Sleep. However, Alarmo isn't necessarily designed to help you sleep better - in fact, it's more focused on waking you up in the morning.
It does track your movements at night and offers a handy little chart to show how much you've tossed and turned. But its main function is its alarm. And let us tell you, this isn't your average alarm. It plays music from five different games, with plans to add Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons as free DLC in the future.
But the real kicker? As the alarm goes off, Alarmo gradually increases its intensity while monitoring your body with motion sensors. And if you're a true Nintendo fan, you'll appreciate the sound effects it makes as you move - like the sound of collecting coins in Mario when you stretch but don't actually get out of bed.
And once you finally do drag yourself out of bed, you'll be rewarded with a cheerful tune and images from your favorite games, along with animated characters on the clock celebrating your triumph.
Now, we can't help but wonder if associating the joyful sounds and music of Nintendo games with the dreaded task of getting up in the morning is the most sensible idea. But hey, there it is. Alarmo is now available in the US and will be hitting the My Nintendo store in the UK later this week. However, for the first few months, it will only be available for purchase if you're a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber.
And in case you're wondering, Alarmo will cost $99.99 in the US, which roughly converts to £76. But keep in mind that the price will most likely be closer to £100 when you factor in taxes.
If you're interested in learning more about Alarmo, Nintendo has a whole Q&A section on their website where they explain how they hope to "establish a new convention for waking up." And if you're not too creeped out by the idea of Link watching you while you sleep, you can also email us, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter.
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