Nintendo Switch Dominates Japanese Weekly Software Sales: Super Mario Party Jamboree and Fantasy Life i Shine

The weekly Japanese software sales charts reveal a continued dominance for Nintendo Switch, with several of its flagship titles maintaining strong momentum in a competitive market.

According to the latest data provided by Famitsu, Nintendo's hybrid console continues to drive substantial software sales, reaffirming its position as the leading gaming platform in Japan. Topping the charts, FromSoftware’s highly anticipated 'Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree' DLC leads the PlayStation 5 rankings with 42,758 units sold during its debut week.

However, the Nintendo Switch follows closely behind, with strong showings from both new and established titles.

Level-5’s 'Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time' stands out as the highest-ranking Switch-exclusive release, securing 11,756 weekly units and bringing its cumulative sales to an impressive 94,724 units since launch.

The game’s engaging life-simulation mechanics and content-rich gameplay continue to resonate with the Japanese audience, building on the success of Level-5's storied RPG catalog. Several Nintendo Switch titles have demonstrated remarkable staying power.

'Super Mario Party Jamboree', the latest installment in Nintendo's long-running party franchise, maintained its position near the top of the charts with 5,491 units sold this week, boosting its total sales to 1,310,403 units.

This milestone underscores the enduring popularity of party games on Switch and the franchise's wide appeal among players of all ages. Other Nintendo Switch staples have continued to post strong numbers.

'Minecraft' added another 5,484 units, which now brings its lifetime sales on the Switch platform to a staggering 3,901,158 units.

Longtime favorite 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' also contributed 3,765 units this week, driving its total sales over 6.33 million in Japan—a testament to its ongoing popularity, years after its initial release.

Additionally, 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' showed renewed momentum with 3,153 units sold, pushing its cumulative figure past 8.13 million units on the Nintendo Switch. Newcomers to the Switch ecosystem, such as 'Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered' and 'Byakko Shijin Butai Enrenki', made their debut in the top ten, reflecting the platform's broad appeal and versatility in genre offerings.

Meanwhile, continued strong performances from evergreen titles, including 'Nintendo Switch Sports' (now at 1.59 million units) and 'Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate' (over 5.76 million units), highlight Nintendo’s deep and diverse software library. The latest figures once again underscore the Nintendo Switch’s robust presence in the Japanese gaming market.

With the eShop providing easy access to both classic and newly launched titles, the platform is poised to maintain its momentum as major releases and consistent sales performances continue to shape the landscape. All software sales data referenced are credited to Famitsu, a trusted authority in Japanese gaming industry analytics.

For comprehensive archives and historical sales charts, readers can refer directly to Famitsu’s official platforms.

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