Nintendo has announced a delay in the Japanese retail launch of the Alarmo alarm clock due to insufficient stock. This article provides details on the postponement and the Alarmo's future availability.

Japan Release Postponed Due to Low Stock

Nintendo Japan's website officially confirmed the postponement of the general sale of the Alarmo, originally scheduled for February 2025. The delay is attributed to current production and inventory limitations. The new release date remains unannounced. There's currently no word on whether this will impact international availability, with a global launch still planned for March 2025.

In the interim, a pre-order system is being implemented exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan. Pre-orders are expected to open in mid-December, with shipments beginning in early February 2025. The precise pre-order start date will be announced separately.

The Nintendo Alarmo: A Popular Alarm Clock

Launched globally in October, the Alarmo is an interactive alarm clock featuring music from popular Nintendo franchises like Super Mario, Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, and Ring Fit Adventure, with more sounds promised via future updates.

Initial sales, both online and in physical Nintendo stores, were unexpectedly high, leading to the suspension of online orders and a lottery system for remaining stock. The Alarmo quickly sold out in Japanese and New York Nintendo stores.

Check back for further updates on pre-orders and the rescheduled general release date.