Nintendo's Surprise: An Interactive Alarm Clock and a Mysterious Switch Online Playtest
A Nintendo interactive alarm clock? It's a real thing! Besides the newly revealed Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, Nintendo has also launched a secretive Switch Online playtest.
The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo
The Alarmo's clever design ensures you'll actually get out of bed. The alarm intensifies until you leave the bed, rewarding you with a "brief victory fanfare" once you're up and about.
Setup is simple: choose a game, select a scene, set your alarm, and let the interactive fun begin. While waving your hand quiets the alarm momentarily, prolonged slumber will only increase its intensity.
Utilizing a unique "radio wave sensor," the Alarmo measures your distance and movement speed without compromising privacy. As Nintendo developer Tetsuya Akama explains, "The key feature is its ability to detect subtle movements without filming, offering better privacy than camera-based solutions. Its use of radio waves allows for operation in dark rooms and detection even with obstacles."
Early Access and Availability
Nintendo Switch Online members in the US and Canada enjoy exclusive early access via the My Nintendo Store for a limited time. Additionally, the Nintendo New York store offers in-person purchases while supplies last.
A New Switch Online Playtest
Nintendo has also announced a Switch Online playtest, accepting applications from October 10, 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET until October 15, 7:59 AM PT / 10:59 AM ET. This playtest focuses on a new feature for the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Up to 10,000 participants will be selected, with those outside Japan chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. The application process closes early if the participant limit is reached. To participate, you must:
⚫︎ Have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership by October 9, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT. ⚫︎ Be at least 18 years old by October 9, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT. ⚫︎ Have a Nintendo Account registered in Japan, the USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain.
The playtest runs from October 23, 2024, 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET to November 5, 2024, 4:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM ET.
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