Nintendo Switch 2 Tops Japanese Hardware Sales, Mario Tennis Fever Dominates Software Charts
The Japanese video game market continues to showcase Nintendo's dominance, with the latest hardware and software sales data published by trusted industry tracker Famitsu.
Nintendo Switch 2 is leading the charge, reinforcing its position as the premier gaming hardware in Japan as the latest weekly figures outpace competitors, with strong performances from newly released titles and evergreen Nintendo favorites. According to Famitsu's newest report, the Nintendo Switch 2 sold an impressive 63,313 units during the most recent tracking period.
This marks a notable increase compared to last week’s figure of 57,779 units, emphasizing the console's growing popularity among Japanese consumers.
The Nintendo Switch OLED model also maintained its robust presence with 19,858 units sold, while the portable-focused Nintendo Switch Lite moved 8,079 units in the same period. In contrast, Sony's PlayStation 5 Digital Edition recorded 5,641 sales, followed by the standard PlayStation 5 at 2,776 units, and the PlayStation 5 Pro at 1,926 units.
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X trailed with 760 units, while its Digital Edition and the Series S reported 294 and 134 units sold, respectively.
The enduring original Nintendo Switch also managed to reach 489 units, while the PlayStation 4, now considered last-generation, registered 37 unit sales. Looking at previous week’s figures further highlights the Nintendo Switch 2’s momentum, as it climbed from 57,779 to 63,313 units.
The Switch OLED saw a slight dip from 20,226 to 19,858 units, and the Switch Lite's sales grew from 4,882 to 8,079 units, suggesting a rising interest in Nintendo’s hardware refreshes and variants. Software Sales: Mario Tennis Fever and Dragon Quest 7 Shine On the software front, Nintendo’s franchises continue to captivate Japanese gamers.
The latest title, Mario Tennis Fever on Nintendo Switch 2, debuted at number one with 14,577 copies sold this week and an impressive cumulative total of 54,099 units.
Square Enix’s Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined continued its strong performance, with the Nintendo Switch version selling 12,413 units this week (222,078 life-to-date), and the Switch 2 version also featuring prominently with 10,304 weekly sales (194,022 cumulative). Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 further solidified its blockbuster status, adding 10,418 sales for a staggering lifetime total of 2,835,912 units.
Other top ten entries include Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties for PlayStation 5, the enduring hit Animal Crossing: New Horizons across both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 editions, as well as reliable sellers like Minecraft and Nintendo Switch Sports. Industry Perspective A Famitsu spokesperson summarized the landscape, noting that Nintendo continues to outperform its rivals in both hardware and software segments, thanks in large part to its innovative hardware lineup and a consistent slate of compelling first-party releases. These figures reinforce Nintendo's ongoing success in the Japanese market, a trend driven by both established franchises and the enthusiastic reception of new experiences on their latest hardware.
With such robust sales, Nintendo Switch 2 is set to remain a leading force in Japan’s gaming industry for the foreseeable future.
Nintendo Switch 2 is leading the charge, reinforcing its position as the premier gaming hardware in Japan as the latest weekly figures outpace competitors, with strong performances from newly released titles and evergreen Nintendo favorites. According to Famitsu's newest report, the Nintendo Switch 2 sold an impressive 63,313 units during the most recent tracking period.
This marks a notable increase compared to last week’s figure of 57,779 units, emphasizing the console's growing popularity among Japanese consumers.
The Nintendo Switch OLED model also maintained its robust presence with 19,858 units sold, while the portable-focused Nintendo Switch Lite moved 8,079 units in the same period. In contrast, Sony's PlayStation 5 Digital Edition recorded 5,641 sales, followed by the standard PlayStation 5 at 2,776 units, and the PlayStation 5 Pro at 1,926 units.
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X trailed with 760 units, while its Digital Edition and the Series S reported 294 and 134 units sold, respectively.
The enduring original Nintendo Switch also managed to reach 489 units, while the PlayStation 4, now considered last-generation, registered 37 unit sales. Looking at previous week’s figures further highlights the Nintendo Switch 2’s momentum, as it climbed from 57,779 to 63,313 units.
The Switch OLED saw a slight dip from 20,226 to 19,858 units, and the Switch Lite's sales grew from 4,882 to 8,079 units, suggesting a rising interest in Nintendo’s hardware refreshes and variants. Software Sales: Mario Tennis Fever and Dragon Quest 7 Shine On the software front, Nintendo’s franchises continue to captivate Japanese gamers.
The latest title, Mario Tennis Fever on Nintendo Switch 2, debuted at number one with 14,577 copies sold this week and an impressive cumulative total of 54,099 units.
Square Enix’s Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined continued its strong performance, with the Nintendo Switch version selling 12,413 units this week (222,078 life-to-date), and the Switch 2 version also featuring prominently with 10,304 weekly sales (194,022 cumulative). Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 further solidified its blockbuster status, adding 10,418 sales for a staggering lifetime total of 2,835,912 units.
Other top ten entries include Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties for PlayStation 5, the enduring hit Animal Crossing: New Horizons across both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 editions, as well as reliable sellers like Minecraft and Nintendo Switch Sports. Industry Perspective A Famitsu spokesperson summarized the landscape, noting that Nintendo continues to outperform its rivals in both hardware and software segments, thanks in large part to its innovative hardware lineup and a consistent slate of compelling first-party releases. These figures reinforce Nintendo's ongoing success in the Japanese market, a trend driven by both established franchises and the enthusiastic reception of new experiences on their latest hardware.
With such robust sales, Nintendo Switch 2 is set to remain a leading force in Japan’s gaming industry for the foreseeable future.
