Nintendo Switch Dominates Latest Japanese Software Sales Charts

This week’s Japanese software sales charts, as reported by Famitsu, once again underscore the Nintendo Switch’s overwhelming popularity in its home market, with the hybrid console claiming the majority of Top 30 positions.

Strong first-party titles and key third-party releases continue to drive robust sales for Nintendo, further solidifying its dominance in the Japanese gaming landscape. Leading the charts is 'Capcom Fighting Collection 2' on Nintendo Switch, debuting with initial sales of 7,801 units, showcasing Capcom’s continued success with fighting game compilations.

Hot on its heels, Nintendo’s 'Super Mario Party Jamboree' continues its remarkable performance, shifting 5,872 copies this week and bringing its cumulative total to an impressive 1,300,401 units.

This marks another major milestone for Nintendo’s celebrated party game franchise. 'Minecraft' for Switch remains a consistent high-performer, tallying 5,869 units this week and reaching a staggering lifetime total of 3,889,763 units sold on the platform.

'Animal Crossing: New Horizons,' another perennial favorite, moved 4,756 more copies, extending its sales to an outstanding 8,128,580 units.

These results continue to highlight how enduring franchises and universal appeal contribute to the Switch’s ongoing commercial success. Additional top performers include 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,' with 4,275 units sold this period (cumulative sales: 6,327,905), and 'Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You Emotional,' which achieved 3,170 sales this week, raising its total to 24,202.

Notably, 'Nintendo Switch Sports' continues to draw in casual players, amassing 2,714 sales this week and now at 1,585,602 lifetime units. While Nintendo Switch software dominated the majority of the chart, PlayStation 5 entries such as 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' and 'Monster Hunter Wilds' also made appearances, demonstrating ongoing interest in Sony’s flagship console.

However, the sales numbers further illustrate the Switch’s significant lead, both in recurring hits and new releases. Other notable Nintendo Switch entries include 'Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate' (1,855 weekly / 5,758,544 total), 'Donkey Kong Country Returns HD,' and recent newcomers like 'Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade.' Classic titles such as 'Ring Fit Adventure' and 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' remain active on the charts, each adding to their substantial lifetime sales. Famitsu’s weekly data underscores Nintendo’s persistent software momentum in Japan.

Citing strong catalog sales and enthusiastic reception for new releases, Nintendo’s hybrid platform continues to set the standard for software success in the Japanese market.

For continued chart updates and historical sales performance, fans and analysts alike can turn to Famitsu’s comprehensive reporting.

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