Nintendo Alarm Clock Set to Wake Gamers Before GTA 6

Nintendo's Surprise: An Interactive Alarm Clock and a Mysterious Switch Online Playtest

Forget your 2024 predictions; Nintendo just dropped a new interactive alarm clock! The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, priced at $99, isn't your average wake-up call. This innovative device uses game sounds to rouse you, making you feel like you're emerging from a Nintendo game world.

Alarmo: Game-Inspired Wake-Up Calls

Featuring sounds inspired by Mario, Zelda, Splatoon, and more, Alarmo offers a unique wake-up experience. Best of all? Free sound updates are coming soon! The clock's interactive element ensures you're truly awake before the alarm silences. It detects your movement using a radio wave sensor, intensifying the alarm until you get out of bed, rewarding your eventual rise with a "victory fanfare." A wave of your hand will temporarily quiet the alarm, but only getting out of bed will completely stop it.

The Alarmo uses a radio wave sensor to detect movement without compromising privacy. Unlike camera-based solutions, it doesn't record video and functions effectively even in dark rooms or with obstacles. Developer Tetsuya Akama highlighted the sensor's ability to detect subtle movements.

Early Access and Availability:

Nintendo Switch Online members in the US and Canada can purchase Alarmo early via the My Nintendo Store. The Nintendo New York store will also offer in-person purchases at launch.

A New Nintendo Switch Online Playtest

Alongside the alarm clock announcement, Nintendo revealed a Switch Online playtest. Applications open October 10th (8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET) and close October 15th (7:59 AM PT / 10:59 AM ET), or earlier if the 10,000 participant limit is reached. The playtest itself runs from October 23rd to November 5th, focusing on a new Nintendo Switch Online service feature.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership (by October 9th, 3:00 PM PDT).
• At least 18 years old (by October 9th, 3:00 PM PDT).
• Nintendo Account registered in Japan, the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain.

This unexpected double announcement from Nintendo has certainly generated excitement among fans. Will the mysterious playtest reveal a significant new feature? Only time will tell.