The most recent hardware and software sales data from Famitsu offer a clear snapshot of the current Japanese gaming market, with Nintendo cementing its leadership position.
The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to propel the company's success, as evidenced by robust sales numbers and strong representation on the software charts. Famitsu's latest weekly report reveals that the Nintendo Switch 2 moved an impressive 203,398 units in Japan.
By comparison, last week's figure stood at 129,953, illustrating a significant week-over-week increase that reaffirms the system's popularity among Japanese consumers.
The Switch OLED and Switch Lite models followed with sales of 24,395 and 15,194 units respectively.
When combined with the legacy Nintendo Switch model's 11,727 units, the Switch family remains a dominant force in the Japanese hardware market. By contrast, Sony's PlayStation 5 Digital Edition recorded 12,372 units sold, while the PlayStation 5 Pro sold 8,797 units and the standard PlayStation 5 finished this week with 4,071 units.
Xbox hardware remains a niche choice in Japan, with the Xbox Series X Digital Edition clocking in at 130 units, the Series S at 54 units, and the Series X at 47 units sold. On the software side, Nintendo's titles have taken the top positions, particularly on the Switch 2 platform.
Mario Kart World retains its lead, shifting 102,435 copies this week for a lifetime total of 2,354,146 units.
Kirby Air Riders secured second place with weekly sales of 46,737 units and an overall total of 288,618.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is showing remarkable staying power, not only on the Switch 2—where it sold 44,331 units this week (862,377 cumulative)—but also on the original Switch, which added 40,441 units for a total of 1,347,242 copies. Noteworthy new releases also made a strong debut.
Octopath Traveler 0, from Square Enix, entered the charts in fifth place on Switch 2 and eighth on PlayStation 5, reflecting a cross-platform appeal.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, another key Nintendo title, debuted impressively on Switch 2 with 21,415 units sold in its opening week.
Additionally, Momotaro Dentetsu 2 continued its run with solid performance on both Switch 2 and the original Switch. Commenting on these results, Famitsu's editorial summarized that Nintendo's strategic release schedule and sustained hardware momentum have allowed the company to maintain a commanding presence on both hardware and software charts. These figures underline the brand loyalty and sustained consumer interest in the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.
As Nintendo continues to roll out high-profile games and hardware revisions, its blueprint for success in the Japanese gaming landscape appears firmly established. For further updates and more in-depth sales analysis, readers can refer to Famitsu’s ongoing charts and reporting.
The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to propel the company's success, as evidenced by robust sales numbers and strong representation on the software charts. Famitsu's latest weekly report reveals that the Nintendo Switch 2 moved an impressive 203,398 units in Japan.
By comparison, last week's figure stood at 129,953, illustrating a significant week-over-week increase that reaffirms the system's popularity among Japanese consumers.
The Switch OLED and Switch Lite models followed with sales of 24,395 and 15,194 units respectively.
When combined with the legacy Nintendo Switch model's 11,727 units, the Switch family remains a dominant force in the Japanese hardware market. By contrast, Sony's PlayStation 5 Digital Edition recorded 12,372 units sold, while the PlayStation 5 Pro sold 8,797 units and the standard PlayStation 5 finished this week with 4,071 units.
Xbox hardware remains a niche choice in Japan, with the Xbox Series X Digital Edition clocking in at 130 units, the Series S at 54 units, and the Series X at 47 units sold. On the software side, Nintendo's titles have taken the top positions, particularly on the Switch 2 platform.
Mario Kart World retains its lead, shifting 102,435 copies this week for a lifetime total of 2,354,146 units.
Kirby Air Riders secured second place with weekly sales of 46,737 units and an overall total of 288,618.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is showing remarkable staying power, not only on the Switch 2—where it sold 44,331 units this week (862,377 cumulative)—but also on the original Switch, which added 40,441 units for a total of 1,347,242 copies. Noteworthy new releases also made a strong debut.
Octopath Traveler 0, from Square Enix, entered the charts in fifth place on Switch 2 and eighth on PlayStation 5, reflecting a cross-platform appeal.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, another key Nintendo title, debuted impressively on Switch 2 with 21,415 units sold in its opening week.
Additionally, Momotaro Dentetsu 2 continued its run with solid performance on both Switch 2 and the original Switch. Commenting on these results, Famitsu's editorial summarized that Nintendo's strategic release schedule and sustained hardware momentum have allowed the company to maintain a commanding presence on both hardware and software charts. These figures underline the brand loyalty and sustained consumer interest in the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.
As Nintendo continues to roll out high-profile games and hardware revisions, its blueprint for success in the Japanese gaming landscape appears firmly established. For further updates and more in-depth sales analysis, readers can refer to Famitsu’s ongoing charts and reporting.
