In the latest sales update from Famitsu, the Japanese gaming market continues to demonstrate Nintendo's dominance, with the Nintendo Switch 2 leading hardware charts and Pokémon Pokopia ruling software sales.
This data, reflecting the week ending most recently, provides clear insights into the preferences of Japanese gamers and showcases the sustained performance of both classic franchises and new releases.
According to Famitsu, during the most recent week, the Nintendo Switch 2 sold an impressive 59,543 units, firmly holding onto its leadership in the hardware segment.
In comparison, Sony’s PlayStation 5 reported sales of 12,141 units, with the PS5 Digital Edition following at 588 units and the PS5 Pro at 840 units.
Nintendo's other hardware offerings also remained strong, with the Switch OLED selling 7,468 units, the Switch Lite moving 4,807 units, and the standard Switch shifting 4,067 units.
Meanwhile, Microsoft’s Xbox Series X posted 525 units, its Digital Edition achieved 278 units, and the Series S reached 129 units sold.
Against the previous week's numbers, the Switch 2 experienced a slight decline from 65,725 units, but it retained a commanding lead.
The Switch OLED and Switch Lite numbers also saw minor decreases, while the PlayStation 5 series, particularly the PS5 Pro, experienced more pronounced drops.
Notably, the Xbox Series X and S saw an uptick, especially with the Digital Edition climbing from 61 units in the prior week to 278 most recently—perhaps a sign of revitalized demand or promotional activity.
On the software front, the Nintendo Switch 2 platform continued to shine.
Pokémon Pokopia took the top position with 45,484 units sold this week, bringing its cumulative total to 867,171 units.
Following closely behind, Mario Kart World added 8,131 units for an impressive lifetime haul of 2,888,474.
Third place was secured by the ever-popular Minecraft on Nintendo Switch, which moved 5,186 units to surpass the 4.1 million mark since launch.
Other standout performers included Capcom’s Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (4,956 units this week; 23,194 total), Animal Crossing: New Horizons (4,710 units weekly; 8,415,833 total since debut), and Monster Hunter Stories 3 (4,588 units this week; 58,077 accumulated).
The new edition of Super Mario Bros.
Wonder tailored for Nintendo Switch 2 contributed 4,324 units, underscoring the longevity of Nintendo’s flagship franchises.
Notably, the PlayStation 5’s Crimson Desert was the only title outside of Nintendo hardware to make the top ten, selling 3,812 units for a total of 40,185.
These results reinforce Nintendo’s strong position within the Japanese market, with the Nintendo Switch 2 not only leading hardware sales but also nurturing a robust ecosystem of software successes.
As recurring favorites and new releases continue to perform, it’s evident that Nintendo's strategy of combining innovative hardware with beloved IPs remains a winning formula in Japan.
This data, reflecting the week ending most recently, provides clear insights into the preferences of Japanese gamers and showcases the sustained performance of both classic franchises and new releases.
According to Famitsu, during the most recent week, the Nintendo Switch 2 sold an impressive 59,543 units, firmly holding onto its leadership in the hardware segment.
In comparison, Sony’s PlayStation 5 reported sales of 12,141 units, with the PS5 Digital Edition following at 588 units and the PS5 Pro at 840 units.
Nintendo's other hardware offerings also remained strong, with the Switch OLED selling 7,468 units, the Switch Lite moving 4,807 units, and the standard Switch shifting 4,067 units.
Meanwhile, Microsoft’s Xbox Series X posted 525 units, its Digital Edition achieved 278 units, and the Series S reached 129 units sold.
Against the previous week's numbers, the Switch 2 experienced a slight decline from 65,725 units, but it retained a commanding lead.
The Switch OLED and Switch Lite numbers also saw minor decreases, while the PlayStation 5 series, particularly the PS5 Pro, experienced more pronounced drops.
Notably, the Xbox Series X and S saw an uptick, especially with the Digital Edition climbing from 61 units in the prior week to 278 most recently—perhaps a sign of revitalized demand or promotional activity.
On the software front, the Nintendo Switch 2 platform continued to shine.
Pokémon Pokopia took the top position with 45,484 units sold this week, bringing its cumulative total to 867,171 units.
Following closely behind, Mario Kart World added 8,131 units for an impressive lifetime haul of 2,888,474.
Third place was secured by the ever-popular Minecraft on Nintendo Switch, which moved 5,186 units to surpass the 4.1 million mark since launch.
Other standout performers included Capcom’s Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (4,956 units this week; 23,194 total), Animal Crossing: New Horizons (4,710 units weekly; 8,415,833 total since debut), and Monster Hunter Stories 3 (4,588 units this week; 58,077 accumulated).
The new edition of Super Mario Bros.
Wonder tailored for Nintendo Switch 2 contributed 4,324 units, underscoring the longevity of Nintendo’s flagship franchises.
Notably, the PlayStation 5’s Crimson Desert was the only title outside of Nintendo hardware to make the top ten, selling 3,812 units for a total of 40,185.
These results reinforce Nintendo’s strong position within the Japanese market, with the Nintendo Switch 2 not only leading hardware sales but also nurturing a robust ecosystem of software successes.
As recurring favorites and new releases continue to perform, it’s evident that Nintendo's strategy of combining innovative hardware with beloved IPs remains a winning formula in Japan.