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Nintendo's Surprise: An Interactive Alarm Clock and a Mysterious Switch Online Playtest
Who saw this coming? Nintendo has launched a new interactive alarm clock, the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, alongside a secretive Switch Online playtest. Let's dive into the details.
The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – Wake Up in a Game World!
Free Game-Themed Alarms on the Way!
Priced at $99, the Alarmo uses game sounds to coax you out of bed. Nintendo promises a truly immersive wake-up experience, transporting you to your favorite game worlds with sounds inspired by titles like Mario, Zelda, and Splatoon. Best of all, more free alarm sounds are on the horizon.The alarm's clever design requires you to actually leave your bed to silence it – a "brief victory fanfare" for conquering the morning, as Nintendo puts it. Setup is straightforward: choose a game, select a scene, set your alarm, and let the interactive fun begin. While you can wave your hand to temporarily quiet the alarm, persistent slumber only increases its intensity.
Utilizing a unique radio wave sensor, the Alarmo measures your distance and movement speed without compromising privacy. Unlike camera-based solutions, it doesn't record video, and its radio wave technology allows for detection even in dark rooms or with obstacles present, as explained by Nintendo developer Tetsuya Akama.
Early Access for Switch Online Members!
For a limited time, Nintendo Switch Online members in the US and Canada can purchase the Alarmo through the My Nintendo Store before its wider release. Additionally, the Nintendo New York store offers in-person purchases while supplies last.
A New Nintendo Switch Online Playtest – What's in Store?
Apply Now! Applications Open October 10!
Nintendo also announced a Switch Online playtest, opening applications from October 10th (8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET) to October 15th (7:59 AM PT / 10:59 AM ET). This playtest, limited to 10,000 participants, focuses on a new feature for the Nintendo Switch Online service. Selection for non-Japanese participants is on a first-come, first-served basis.
To participate, you must:
⚫︎ Have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership by October 9th, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT. ⚫︎ Be at least 18 years old by October 9th, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT. ⚫︎ Have a Nintendo Account registered in Japan, the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain.
The playtest itself runs from October 23rd, 2024 (6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET) to November 5th, 2024 (4:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM ET).
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