Julius Posted October 9 Posted October 9 (edited) So, uh, this was the other hardware we were due to hear about I guess? Retailing at $99 USD. Quote Introducing Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, an interactive alarm clock that's out of the ordinary! Alarmo responds to your body's movement with game sounds, so you can feel like you're waking up in the game world itself. Set an alarm inspired by five Nintendo games, with more alarms on the way as free updates as they become available. Nintendo going head-to-head with Pokémon Sleep wasn't on my bingo card for the year Edited October 9 by Julius 1 1
killthenet Posted October 9 Posted October 9 The technology seems cool, and the concept of a sleep activity log is pretty funny, but I honestly can't see why anybody would actually want to use it. Just seems like a quick way to get irritated by music and sound effects from your favourite games
Dcubed Posted October 9 Posted October 9 (edited) Ok, bit less straightforward medical device than I was expecting; but yes, this is the return of the QoL device I was hinting at before. There’s no way it’s gonna be better than the original DS’ alarm clock though. That is literally the best alarm clock I have ever used! (In fact, I still use it till this day!). Also, we get the return of the full blown 3DS/Wii U Activity Log here, but we can’t get it on Switch. SMH Edited October 9 by Dcubed
Julius Posted October 9 Author Posted October 9 Just now, Dcubed said: Also, we get the return of the full blown 3DS/Wii U Activity Log here, but we can’t get it on Switch. SMH They delayed the Switch 2 not for games or to have millions of units ready for launch, but for the return of the Activity Log, Themes and (actual, can-be-placed-in-the-menu) Folders 2
drahkon Posted October 9 Posted October 9 100 bucks? Lol. If you want a truly helpful alarm clock, get a sunrise alarm clock. 2
Hero-of-Time Posted October 9 Posted October 9 I'm one of those weird people who sets an alarm on his phone for work but whose body always wakes up before the alarm has a chance to go off. This product is useless to me. Plus, there's no way I'd pay 100 big ones for an alarm clock. I begrudge paying just over that for a mobile phone. 1 1
Julius Posted October 9 Author Posted October 9 (edited) 38 minutes ago, drahkon said: If you want a truly helpful alarm clock, get a sunrise alarm clock. Yeah I found my sunrise alarm clock genuinely fantastic, I still use it now but during lockdowns when I couldn't tell left from right it was one of like four things helping me keep somewhat sane. Can't recommend them enough for anyone who struggles with sleep/waking up 11 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: I'm one of those weird people who sets an alarm on his phone for work but whose body always wakes up before the alarm has a chance to go off. Edited October 9 by Julius 1
Dcubed Posted October 9 Posted October 9 Have to say, after reading the ATD for this thing. It does remind me a lot of their pre-NES toy line. Would fit in perfectly with the likes of the Love Tester, the Chitorie vacuum cleaner and the Lefty RC car. Seems pretty neat, and it’s nice to see Nintendo do something outside of video games that represents the spirit of their pre-NES days
BowserBasher Posted October 9 Posted October 9 Love the premise of it. Not too sure on the movements making sounds all the time the alarm is going off though. If it was just a clock that I could set one of the games to display (I like the fact that it’s basically different clock faces) then maybe I’d be more inclined to get one. Maybe each clock face could display scenes from games, or have more animated faces of the characters in it. It seems a neat piece of kit and I’m sure the tech will be used elsewhere at some point but it’s not for me.
Ike Posted October 9 Posted October 9 5 minutes ago, BowserBasher said: Love the premise of it. Not too sure on the movements making sounds all the time the alarm is going off though. If it was just a clock that I could set one of the games to display (I like the fact that it’s basically different clock faces) then maybe I’d be more inclined to get one. Maybe each clock face could display scenes from games, or have more animated faces of the characters in it. It seems a neat piece of kit and I’m sure the tech will be used elsewhere at some point but it’s not for me. You can turn off the sounds by setting it to "button mode" which makes it act more like a normal alarm clock. 1
Dcubed Posted October 9 Posted October 9 3 minutes ago, Ike said: You can turn off the sounds by setting it to "button mode" which makes it act more like a normal alarm clock. It does kind of defeat the purpose though. The tech simply won’t work for couples or those with pets either; which is pretty limiting.
Cube Posted October 9 Posted October 9 Is also disappointing that the round design houses a rather obvious square screen. With it being LCD, it may also be a bit too bright at night to keep the time on.
Ashley Posted October 9 Posted October 9 That just looks really annoying. Edit The more I think about it the more annoying it seems. Okay you can turn off the sounds, but I don't set my alarm for the minute I need to get out of bed. I give myself time to get up and ease into the morning. Plus the fact it starts up again if it detects you in bed rubs me the wrong way too. It's so naggy. Although I did see someone point out Nintendo will now be able to detect when you have sex which is amusing. 1
MindFreak Posted October 10 Posted October 10 Way too expensive. Had it been one third or half the price, it would have been a fun gimmick to buy as a present for someone nerdy. I wonder why they set the price so high, it can't have been that expensive for them to develop. Also, it can be updated to version 2.0.0: Quote Added “Moderate Mode” as a new Mode option. Added “Movement Record” as a new Records feature. This will automatically display in Records if you go to bed during “Bedtime.” You can set this to On or Off in the “Records” menu on the device. “Distance from bed” can now be set to 20in/50cm max for Queen and King size beds. When “Check Sensor Zone” is run, an estimated “position of movement” will now be displayed. General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
drahkon Posted October 10 Posted October 10 55 minutes ago, MindFreak said: I wonder why they set the price so high 1
Ashley Posted October 10 Posted October 10 Guess who didn't set his alarm this morning? I blame Nintendo.
Julius Posted October 10 Author Posted October 10 If anyone needs to chuckle through the tears of this being announced instead of the Switch 2 this morning: Feels like a missed opportunity on the last one for Reyn Time 4
Glen-i Posted October 10 Posted October 10 2 hours ago, Julius said: Feels like a missed opportunity on the last one for Reyn Time Eh, that'd be pointless. I always know when Reyn Time is. 2
RedShell Posted October 10 Posted October 10 I see weird Nintendo is suddenly back for some reason. Had they not ludicrously overpriced this I may have got one for the novelty value (and the potential to perhaps customise it... Baby Face alarm? ) but as it stands, no way! Would love to know what the actual cost to produce these things is, feels like Nintendo will be making a repugnant amount of profit at that price though. 1
MindFreak Posted October 10 Posted October 10 9 hours ago, drahkon said: Yeah. But I bet it would print more money at half the price. 1
Dcubed Posted October 10 Posted October 10 (edited) 4 hours ago, RedShell said: I see weird Nintendo is suddenly back for some reason. Had they not ludicrously overpriced this I may have got one for the novelty value (and the potential to perhaps customise it... Baby Face alarm? ) but as it stands, no way! Would love to know what the actual cost to produce these things is, feels like Nintendo will be making a repugnant amount of profit at that price though. Oh shoot! If they do a Wario Ware theme… that’s not impossible! If they have a Wario Ware/Baby Face theme? I’m buying one immediately Edited October 10 by Dcubed 1 1
Dcubed Posted October 10 Posted October 10 (edited) It’s up for sale in UK/EU now Edited October 10 by Dcubed To shut Glen up
Ashley Posted October 10 Posted October 10 6 minutes ago, Dcubed said: Edited 2 minutes ago by Dcubed To shut Glen up This raises questions
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