Nintendo Switch Dominates Latest Famitsu Hardware and Software Sales Charts in Japan

Nintendo Switch sales remain robust in the Japanese market, according to the most recent hardware and software sales summary released by Famitsu, Japan's authoritative video game magazine.

This newly published report—covering two weeks of sales data due to recent national holidays—demonstrates the sustained popularity of Nintendo’s flagship console and its extensive library of games.

Hardware sales data reveal that the Nintendo Switch OLED continues to lead the pack in Japan, with 35,678 units sold during the latest reporting period.

The Switch Lite followed with 14,406 units, while the standard Switch model accounted for 5,974 units.

In comparison, PlayStation 5 sold 12,261 units, with the upgraded PS5 Pro moving 5,925 units and the PS5 Digital Edition reaching 2,018 sales.

Microsoft’s Xbox Series S registered 2,414 units sold, while the Xbox Series X Digital Edition and standard Series X sold 59 and 57 units, respectively.

The long-standing PlayStation 4 trailed with 50 units sold.

These figures highlight the Nintendo Switch family’s continued dominance in the hardware sector.

Looking at the previous week, the Switch OLED moved 15,211 units, the Switch Lite 7,970 units, and the base Switch 2,227 units.

These week-over-week increases reflect heightened demand, likely spurred by recent holidays and new game releases exclusive to the platform.

PlayStation and Xbox consoles posted more modest gains in comparison, underscoring Nintendo’s enduring appeal to Japanese consumers.

On the software front, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy debuted at number one among game sales, selling 26,732 copies on Nintendo Switch in its first tracked period.

Not far behind, Super Mario Party Jamboree continued its impressive performance, adding 15,014 sales and topping 1.28 million cumulative units since launch.

Other Nintendo Switch mainstays such as Minecraft (12,775 units, total 3.87 million), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (9,623 units, total 6.32 million), and Animal Crossing: New Horizons (7,930 units, surpassing 8.12 million) remain staples in the Japanese charts.

The PlayStation 5 release Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 debuted with 9,825 sales, while Monster Hunter Wilds for PS5 stayed in the top ranks with 9,050 units.

Nintendo’s ability to sustain strong hardware and software momentum is a testament to the Switch’s broad appeal and the publisher’s consistent delivery of top-tier exclusives.

As seen in these latest Famitsu numbers, titles developed for the Switch platform remain the engine of Japan’s console market.

With over seven years on the market, the Nintendo Switch, along with frequent additions to the eShop and continued third-party support, continues to reinforce Nintendo’s leadership position in the region. Readers can explore previous Famitsu charts for further historical context and trends within the Japanese gaming landscape.

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