Nintendo has postponed the Japanese retail release of the Alarmo alarm clock due to unexpectedly high demand and insufficient stock. Read on for details about the delay and future availability.

Japanese Alarmo General Sale Postponed

Production Shortages Cause Delay

Nintendo Japan announced a postponement of the general sale of the Alarmo, originally scheduled for February 2025. The delay is attributed to current production and inventory challenges. There's currently no word on whether this will affect other regions, with a wider release planned for March 2025.

In the interim, a pre-order system will be implemented exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan. Pre-orders are slated to open in mid-December, with shipments beginning in early February 2025. Specific pre-order dates will be announced shortly.

The Popular Nintendo Alarm Clock

Launched in October, the Alarmo is a gaming-themed alarm clock featuring iconic tunes from beloved Nintendo franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, and RingFit Adventure, with more sounds promised via future updates.

Its initial global release, including online sales for Nintendo Switch Online members, proved incredibly popular. This led Nintendo to temporarily halt online orders and implement a lottery system. The alarm clock quickly sold out in physical Nintendo stores across Japan and even the New York Nintendo store.

Check back for updates on pre-order details and the rescheduled general sale date.