Japanese Nintendo Switch Software Sales: Super Mario Party Jamboree Maintains Top Spot in Early May 2025

The latest Japanese software sales data, published by Famitsu, reveals the continued strength of the Nintendo Switch platform in the domestic market.

Covering the period from April 21, 2025, to May 4, 2025, the charts highlight standout performances from both new releases and long-standing favorites, underscoring the console's ongoing popularity among Japanese gamers. During the week of April 21–27, 2025, "The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy" debuted at number one, selling 22,675 copies on the Nintendo Switch.

Notably, "Love Live Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Tokimeki Roadmap to Future" and "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" also launched strong, each securing a place in the top three for their respective platforms.

Super Mario Party Jamboree continued to perform robustly, moving an additional 6,086 units and pushing its lifetime Japanese sales to a remarkable 1,277,231 copies on Switch. Other notable entries include "Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics" and "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves," alongside perennial bestsellers such as "Minecraft," which surpassed 3.86 million units sold on Switch, and "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe," which crossed 6.3 million units within Japan.

Nintendo's first-party titles, including "Animal Crossing: New Horizons," "Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate," and "Pokemon Scarlet / Violet," also maintained strong weekly sales, each with lifetime figures well above five million copies. In the subsequent week of April 28–May 4, "Super Mario Party Jamboree" surged back to claim the top position, recording 8,928 copies sold, bringing its cumulative total to 1,286,159.

"Minecraft" retained its enduring appeal and held steady at second place, while "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" followed closely with another 5,610 units sold.

Capcom's "Monster Hunter Wilds" stood out as the leading PlayStation 5 title, with nearly 5,000 additional units, demonstrating strong cross-platform performance in the region. The sales charts also showcased the sustained momentum of evergreen Switch titles, with "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" breaking the 8.1 million mark, and "Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition" and "Donkey Kong Country Returns HD" both continuing to attract fans, reflected in their weekly sales figures. According to Famitsu, these results underscore the Nintendo Switch's ongoing market dominance and the enduring popularity of Nintendo's key franchises in Japan.

As major releases continue to launch on the platform, recent and legacy titles alike achieve impressive sales milestones, further cementing the platform’s reputation for delivering engaging and enduring experiences for players of all ages. For further details, readers can refer to the full sales listings and additional chart archives provided by Famitsu.

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