Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Sales: Latest Famitsu Charts Revealed

Nintendo's latest flagship, the Nintendo Switch 2, has once again secured its position at the top of the Japanese hardware sales charts, according to new data released by industry publication Famitsu.

This report tracks weekly sales across major gaming consoles, highlighting ongoing consumer demand and the company’s sustained dominance within the Japanese market. For the most recent reporting period, the Nintendo Switch 2 sold 90,410 units across Japan, continuing its impressive run as the market leader.

Not far behind, the Nintendo Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite models registered 13,270 and 7,675 units sold, respectively.

While PlayStation 5 hardware remained competitive, its standard edition sold 4,254 units this week, with the PS5 Pro trailing at 2,660 units and the PS5 Digital Edition posting sales of 777 units.

The Xbox Series lineup saw more modest figures, with the Xbox Series X Digital Edition accounting for 246 units sold, alongside 183 units for the standard Xbox Series X and 58 units for the Xbox Series S.

The veteran PlayStation 4 held on with 16 units sold. Comparing these results to the previous week, the Nintendo Switch 2 posted an increase from 83,825 units sold, further widening its lead.

The Nintendo Switch OLED saw a slight drop from last week’s 16,539 units, while the Switch Lite’s sales remained stable.

PlayStation 5 hardware maintained similar numbers week-over-week, illustrating consistent demand in the region.

Overall, Nintendo systems dominated hardware sales charts, reflecting the company’s ongoing success in the home console race. With regard to bestselling software, several high-profile first-party Nintendo titles captured the lion’s share of the attention on both the original Switch and its successor.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment for Nintendo Switch 2 debuted at the top, registering 73,183 launch week sales.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A continued its remarkable run, booking 54,904 additional physical units for a total surpassing 1.2 million units across the platform.

Mario Kart World on Switch 2 added another 54,413 units to a total that now exceeds 2 million units sold.

Other standout titles included Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, which achieved strong debuts across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 hardware, and Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2 with an established total over 370,000 units to date.

Classic evergreen titles, such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons, remained steady sellers, with 5,422 more units sold this week, pushing its lifetime total in Japan to over 8.2 million units. Famitsu’s sales charts offer a clear representation of the enduring popularity of Nintendo platforms and their exclusive titles, which continue to set the pace in the Japanese gaming sector.

Industry analysts widely regard Nintendo's steady release cadence and dedicated first-party support as key factors in maintaining this momentum.

Full hardware and software sales figures, as well as historical performance, are available in regular updates from Famitsu. As Nintendo continues to expand its presence through new hardware like the Switch 2 and a robust portfolio of blockbuster games, it remains firmly at the forefront of Japan’s home entertainment landscape.

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