Nintendo Switch 2 Dominates Latest Japanese Hardware and Software Sales Charts

Nintendo Switch 2 Dominates Latest Japanese Hardware and Software Sales Charts In the ever-competitive Japanese gaming market, Nintendo continues to showcase robust momentum with the Nintendo Switch 2, as reflected in this week’s hardware and software sales figures published by Famitsu.

With the rise of next-generation hardware and a catalogue of first-party titles, Nintendo maintains a leading position, outperforming rival platforms and solidifying its prominence in Japan’s console landscape. Analyzing the Hardware Sales Figures According to Famitsu’s most recent data, the Nintendo Switch 2 sits firmly at the top of the hardware sales chart, having sold 92,013 units during the reporting period.

While this represents a decrease from 152,165 units sold the previous week, the Switch 2’s continued high demand highlights its appeal among Japanese gamers.

Other models in the Switch family also posted notable numbers: the Nintendo Switch OLED saw 7,344 units sold, and the Switch Lite accounted for 4,706 units. Sony’s PlayStation 5 ecosystem followed behind, with the standard PS5 selling 4,093 units, the PS5 Pro at 2,043 units, and the PS5 Digital Edition recording 784 units.

Microsoft’s Xbox Series S and X performed modestly, selling 126 and 102 units, respectively.

Legacy hardware like the standard PlayStation 4 saw minimal sales, with just 18 units sold during the week. For comparison, last week’s figures revealed a higher turnout for the Switch 2 at 152,165 units, followed by stable, if slightly lower, numbers for other models and platforms.

This week-on-week decline is common as launch excitement normalizes, but Nintendo’s hardware remains a clear frontrunner. Highlighting Japan’s Top-Performing Software Titles The software charts underscore Nintendo’s enduring dominance, with Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2 leading at 76,224 units sold and an impressive 1,571,833 cumulative total.

Donkey Kong Bananza, another Switch 2 exclusive, placed second with 53,951 units and a cumulative 181,856 units. Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV debuted strongly, launching straight into the top three with 18,169 units sold.

On the PlayStation 5 side, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers appeared in fourth position with 14,490 units for its debut, representing a significant presence for third-party releases amidst Nintendo’s packed slate. Long-standing favorites like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (10,123 / 6,391,569), Animal Crossing: New Horizons (8,919 / 8,181,899), and Minecraft (8,101 / 3,947,375) continued to chart, illustrating the sustained popularity of Nintendo’s evergreen titles on both the original Switch and Switch 2 platforms.

Developer and Platform Achievements Nintendo’s consistent success across its hardware and software lineup is a testament to its strategy of incremental innovation and a strong first-party portfolio.

The Switch 2’s rapid uptake marks another milestone for the Kyoto-based developer, reinforcing its ability to capture the interests of Japanese consumers post-launch.

Meanwhile, the continued presence of legacy hardware and games underscores the long lifecycle and enduring appeal of Nintendo’s ecosystem, both in physical retail and digital storefronts like the Nintendo eShop. Famitsu’s weekly sales data continues to provide a valuable lens into Japanese gaming trends, affirming Nintendo’s leadership while giving insight into the shifting landscape of console adoption and software preferences.

For historical sales charts and more data-driven insights, Famitsu remains the leading industry resource.

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