While fans eagerly await the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, the company has surprised everyone with a completely different kind of device—its latest entry into smart home tech, the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarm. This new device departs from Nintendo’s usual gaming hardware and instead focuses on bringing the charm of classic Nintendo characters and music into our daily routines.
Waking Up with Nintendo’s Beloved Characters
The Nintendo Sound Clock Alarm is designed to make waking up a more engaging and fun experience. This smart alarm clock plays music and sound effects from popular Nintendo games when the alarm goes off. It even includes a motion detector so the device can react to your movements with sounds like the iconic coin chime from Super Mario Odyssey. The alarm will gradually increase if you’re slow to get up, ensuring you’re ready to start your day. And when you finally rise, a cheerful fanfare plays, adding a touch of Nintendo magic to your mornings.
Customizable Alarms and Future Updates
The Nintendo Sound Clock Alarm will come with five game-themed tunes at launch. Each tune offers seven unique alarm “scenes” with various sounds and music to suit different preferences. For those looking for even more variety, the device can download additional alarms through free online updates. Nintendo has already announced two upcoming updates featuring new themes:
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Pikmin 4
- Splatoon 3
- Ring Fit Adventure
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Coming as a free update)
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Coming as a free update)
Additional Features for a Relaxing Experience
The Nintendo Sound Clock Alarm also offers features to improve your nighttime routine. When you settle into bed, it can play peaceful, relaxing sounds to help you drift off to sleep. Additionally, it tracks your movements and sleeping habits, providing statistics on your sleep quality and offering a charming time signal using different Nintendo characters throughout the day.
Availability and Pricing
The Nintendo Sound Clock Alarm is available in the United States for $99.99, exclusively through the official Nintendo store. Notably, this device is only available to Nintendo Switch Online members, making it a special treat for those already part of Nintendo’s online ecosystem. While there’s no official price or release date for Europe and other regions yet, fans can expect more information soon as the product rolls out to new markets.
With this release, Nintendo demonstrates its knack for blending innovation with nostalgia, offering a unique way for fans to connect with their favourite games beyond the screen. And while the Nintendo Switch 2 may still be on the horizon, the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarm ensures that Nintendo remains a part of fans’ daily lives in a fresh new way.