Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Sales as Famitsu Charts Show Switch Lineup Dominance

Recent data published by Famitsu reveals that the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to drive hardware sales growth in Japan, solidifying Nintendo’s leading position in the domestic console market.

The reports, which cover the latest weekly sales figures, offer valuable insights into the ongoing momentum behind the Nintendo Switch family and its flagship titles, as well as the current standings of Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series consoles. According to Famitsu’s most recent sales statistics, the Nintendo Switch 2 achieved an impressive 65,434 units sold in Japan for the referenced week.

The Switch OLED and Switch Lite models also reported robust numbers, selling 16,545 and 6,639 units respectively.

Comparatively, Sony’s PlayStation 5 reached 4,040 units, with the Digital Edition at 3,641 units and the PS5 Pro at 2,822 units in the same period.

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X Digital Edition sold 630 units, while the standard Xbox Series X and Series S recorded 235 and 126 units, respectively.

The legacy PlayStation 4 saw a modest 15 units sold. For context, the previous week showcased a launch surge for Nintendo Switch 2, selling 201,684 units.

The Switch OLED and Switch Lite monitored slight variations, with 14,552 and 7,015 units, respectively.

Sony’s PS5 Digital Edition and standard PS5 recorded 5,393 and 4,683 units, while the PS5 Pro moved 2,009 units.

Xbox Series X Digital Edition, Series X, and Series S posted lower totals at 86, 54, and 48 units, respectively.

PlayStation 4 sales were recorded at 23 units. In parallel with hardware sales, the software charts consistently favored Nintendo’s platforms.

"Pokemon Legends: Z-A" dominated the sales tables across both the original Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

The standard Switch version moved 195,849 copies in the week, totaling 1,068,401 cumulative sales, while the Switch 2 Edition added another 71,991 copies for a lifetime total of 684,896.

"Mario Kart World" for Nintendo Switch 2 continues its reign as one of Nintendo's best-selling new-generation titles, reporting 35,176 weekly units and an impressive 1,966,569 to date. Other notable releases this week include "Once Upon a Katamari" for Switch with 17,289 units in its debut, "Persona 3 Reload" for Switch 2 at 6,778 units, and "Ninja Gaiden 4" making its mark on PS5 with 11,973 opening week sales.

Multiplatform titles such as "Ghost of Yotei" (PS5) and "Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2" compilation (Switch) also performed well, alongside new PS5 entries "Battlefield 6" and "Once Upon a Katamari." Reiterating, these sales figures are provided by Famitsu, an established leader in Japanese gaming market analytics.

The data not only highlights the commercial vitality of the Nintendo Switch ecosystem but also tracks shifting consumer interest across top AAA releases and hardware platforms.

Nintendo’s outsized lead, especially through the success of Nintendo Switch 2 and blockbuster franchises like Pokémon and Mario Kart, positions the company for continued growth as the market evolves. For industry observers and Nintendo fans alike, these Famitsu sales charts underscore the enduring appeal of core Nintendo experiences and robust third-party support, confirming the Nintendo Switch 2’s role as the driving force behind Japan’s current video game hardware landscape.

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