Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Sales: Latest Famitsu Charts Break Down the Numbers

Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Sales: Latest Famitsu Charts Break Down the Numbers In the fast-paced landscape of Japanese gaming, the success of new hardware releases is closely watched by industry observers and fans alike.

This week, renowned publication Famitsu released its latest hardware and software sales data, and the Nintendo Switch 2 has emerged as the clear leader in Japan’s competitive console market.

With consistently high weekly sales, the Switch 2 continues to set the pace, outpacing both its predecessor models and rival platforms including Sony’s PlayStation 5. Hardware Sales: Switch 2 Stays on Top According to Famitsu, the Nintendo Switch 2 sold an impressive 161,021 units in Japan during the most recent tracking week.

This figure marks a significant increase from the previous week’s 128,643 units, further solidifying Nintendo’s position in its domestic market.

The Switch OLED and Switch Lite followed, selling 6,425 and 6,072 units respectively.

Meanwhile, legacy Switch hardware added 2,826 units to the overall total. Sony’s PlayStation 5 remained a strong contender but trailed the Switch 2 significantly, with its standard edition selling 4,109 units.

The PS5 Pro moved 2,371 units, while the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition accounted for 853.

Microsoft’s Xbox Series S and X continued to post modest figures in Japan, with the Series S selling 251 units and the Series X at 61 units. Weekly Performance Comparison Contrasting these numbers with the preceding week offers additional insights: - Nintendo Switch 2: 128,643 units (previous) → 161,021 units (current) - Switch OLED: 8,249 → 6,425 - Switch Lite: 6,114 → 6,072 - PlayStation 5: 5,268 → 4,109 - PS5 Pro: 2,334 → 2,371 In a clear upswing, the Nintendo Switch 2 expanded its market lead by over 30,000 units, underscoring sustained demand across Japan’s major retailers and the Nintendo eShop.

Both the OLED and Lite variants maintained steady sales performance, while PlayStation’s numbers saw a minor dip. Top-Selling Software Titles On the software front, first-party Nintendo titles continued to dominate the charts: 1.

Mario Kart World (Switch 2) – 114,106 units sold this week, totaling 1,299,219 since launch. 2.

Tamagotchi Plaza (Nintendo Switch) – 24,173 units, total sales at 126,462. 3.

Death Stranding 2 (PlayStation 5) – 11,471 units, with cumulative sales of 83,435. Other notable entries include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch), continuing its reign with more than 6.3 million total units, and Super Mario Party Jamboree, which has now surpassed 1.33 million copies.

Additionally, Animal Crossing: New Horizons maintains its status as a cultural phenomenon, reaching over 8.16 million copies sold in Japan alone. Industry Impact and Developer Achievements Nintendo’s hardware and software performance continues to set industry benchmarks, with Mario Kart World and Animal Crossing: New Horizons serving as prime examples of long-term engagement on the platform.

Famitsu’s data reflects the ongoing strength of the Nintendo Direct ecosystem, the popularity of multi-generational Switch models, and the enduring appeal of key franchises. With the continued momentum of Switch 2 sales and Nintendo’s robust lineup on both hardware and software fronts, all eyes remain on the Osaka-based company’s next moves in the Japanese and global gaming markets.

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