The programmer runs Doom on a Nintendo Alarmo

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A programmer found a way to run Doom on the Nintendo Alarmo using the game clock features.
The original Doom's compact file size allows it to run on a wide variety of unique devices like the Alarmo.
Nintendo is experimenting with niche products like Alarmo and a music app while fans wait for news on the Nintendo Switch 2.

The programmer figured out how to emulate Fate on Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo. The alarm clock is one of the latest gadgets released by the brand. Although it's not the reveal that some gamers expected from the company, now that many feel the Switch has reached the end of its life cycle, Nintendo seems to be using this time to show off ideas that have turned out to be a bit more experimental.

There are plenty of gamers who find the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo an interesting device for a number of reasons. Alarmo Sound Clock was announced and released in early October and features sounds and music from Nintendo games. The alarm responds to the user's movements to make sure they wake up on time. While some people may find its motion tracking and reaction systems impressive technology, the device is only meant to play sounds from games, not the games themselves. That hasn't stopped curious owners from pushing the Alarm's limits.

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The original Doom is an iconic title, but it doesn't take much to run. Surprisingly, these devices have no problems running the game.

Programmer GaryOderNichts got Fate runs on Nintendo Alarmo. A user posted a video on social media where he uses the watch face at the top to move and the side buttons as buttons to scroll and select menu options. Once the level is loaded, Gary walks around and uses the right side button to shoot enemies. Following up on the initial post, Gary detailed the process of getting the game up and running on the fast-selling Alarmo audio clock, discussing its specs and leaving instructions on how to get Fate running on the device for other players who want to try it out.

A programmer plays Doom on Nintendo's Alarmo

Due to its compact file size of 2.39 MB, Fate running on everything has been living as a meme for a while now. During the summer, he got a developer Fate runs in the hit of 2024 Balatroalthough at first glance the game runs much smoother on the Nintendo Alarmo. It doesn't seem like Nintendo has any plans to release titles on Alarm, but regardless, gamers have found a way.

Although the Alarmo isn't the leap in hardware that many expect, fans have noted that now is a great time for the company to unveil its more niche projects. Alarmo and the newly announced Nintendo Music app seem to be getting a lot of attention from gamers who may just be looking for another big hint about the Nintendo Switch 2. It seems that no matter what new system Nintendo releases, people will want to play it games, even as the company branches out and releases products that could further cement it as a lifestyle brand.