The Nintendo devices They have always been an ideal setting for the most imaginative gamers and Alarm just makes it clear again. And although this gadget was initially presented as a simple themed alarm clock with game music, the ingenuity of some users has shown that it is capable of much more to the point of becoming a platform Gaming.
Doom, the classic first-person shooter that has already been launched on the most unlikely devices, has a new home: the Nintendo Sound Clock AlarmoSeveral owners of the gadget have discovered how to run the legendary game on the watch's hardware without having to physically modify it, something that has left everyone speechless due to the apparent simplicity of the device.
A hack turns the Nintendo Alarm into a small “console”
For those who are not familiar with Nintendo Alarmo, this alarm clock It was released as part of Nintendo's bid to sneak into fans' bedrooms with music from its most iconic games, such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and many more. But, Just a few days after its launch, its firmware had already been customized, opening a door to possibilities very different from those initially planned by the company.
The user GaryOderNichts He has immersed himself in the code of the device itself and, supported by the community, has not taken long to find a way to load the classic Doom on the alarm clock. El result it's amazing since not only does it work, but the controls on the watch itself are fully usable in the game.
As you can see in the video In the picture below, the large rotating button on the top of the watch is used to move the character, turning from side to side, while the other buttons on the device allow you to shoot and manipulate objects within the game. All this without the need to add external controllers or make any physical modifications to the device.
This achievement has been possible thanks to the use of the famous Zero pinball machine, a tool known among fans of this type of tinkering, which has allowed to modify the Alarmo firmware and subsequently load the file .wad Doom directly from a USB. Despite the limitations of the Alarmo hardware, the version shareware of the game runs perfectly, although Currently does not have audio support due to device memory restrictions.
From alarm clock to gaming machine, without opening the case
Over the years, many devices that were not designed for gaming have ended up running games like Doom, from refrigerators to calculators. But the interesting thing about Nintendo Alarmo is that No physical modifications to the hardware are required to make this happen. Using only a USB-C port and a custom external firmware, any user with a little technical knowledge can replicate what this user has achieved -in this link You have access to the GitHub with everything you need. And of course, this opens the door to all kinds of experiments with the device that could go beyond just play at Doom.
Still, they couldn't have picked a better title. From smart watches to toasters, the idea of correr Doom on any device has reached unsuspected levels in the community of technology enthusiasts. The ingenuity, however, promises not to stop there. Other users have already begun to speculate about what other games could be viable on the device. Although it is unlikely that we will see more complex titles due to the limitations of the processor and internal memory of Alarmo, older or classic small games They could end up landing on this improvised "platform." And we will be here to tell you about it. Don't doubt it.