Nintendo Alarmo Alarm Clock Now in Stock at Best Buy

Picture this: waking up to the familiar "ding ding ding" of Mario snatching coins, or the lively "rat-a-tat-tat" from Splatoon. Regular phone alarms? They’ve got nothing on this. They’re just too sleek and polite for mornings. That’s why Nintendo has stepped up with the Alarmo: a delightful little contraption designed to start your day with music and sound effects straight from your favorite games. No longer confined to the Nintendo realm or reliant on a Nintendo Switch Online membership, the Alarmo is ready to become part of your morning routine.

This nifty red alarm clock, the only color that made it past Nintendo’s design phase, boasts 35 wake-up "scenes" inspired by beloved Switch titles like Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As your morning soundtrack kicks in, the Alarmo uses motion detection to trigger different sound effects depending on your movements in bed.

You can customize how the Alarmo nudges you awake with various settings. If you’re a deep sleeper, the Steady Mode ramps up the sound intensity to coax you out of bed. Prefer a softer approach? Gentle Mode maintains a constant sound level. And if you enjoy a few extra minutes, the Button Mode lets you hit snooze.

But it’s not just about waking up. When bedtime rolls around, the Alarmo can lull you to sleep with calming sounds. As you catch some z’s, it keeps tabs on your sleep patterns, helping you determine if your late-night TikTok adventures are affecting your rest. Although it’s not as detailed as some sleep-tracking apps, it certainly provides a helpful overview of your nightly habits over a month.