Nintendo Switch 2 Dominates Japanese Hardware Sales: Latest Famitsu Charts Breakdown

Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Sales According to Latest Famitsu Data Nintendo continues its dominance in the Japanese gaming market as detailed in Famitsu’s most recent hardware and software sales charts.

The data, covering the past week, reveals that the Nintendo Switch 2 (often referred to as Switch 2 or NS2) remains the clear leader in Japan's competitive gaming scene, outpacing both its own previous sales and those of major competitors such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series platforms. Hardware Sales Overview: Switch 2 Outpaces All Rivals For the week in question, the Nintendo Switch 2 sold a remarkable 161,021 units, representing a significant growth from the previous week’s 140,026 units sold.

Other hardware figures from Famitsu show that the Nintendo Switch OLED model posted numbers of 6,425 units, while the Switch Lite followed closely behind with 6,072 units sold.

The basic Switch model remains a staple with 2,826 units. In comparison, Sony’s PlayStation 5 recorded 4,109 units, with the PS5 Pro and PS5 Digital Edition reaching 2,371 and 853 units, respectively.

Xbox Series S sales stood at 251 units, while the Xbox Series X and its digital edition had 61 and 41 units sold apiece.

The legacy PlayStation 4 saw just 23 units purchased this week. Comparative Data: Previous Week’s Performance The latest statistics from Famitsu also provide last week's sales for context.

The Nintendo Switch 2 previously sold 140,026 units, indicating a week-on-week increase.

Switch Lite and OLED models posted 5,212 and 5,110 units sold, respectively, in the earlier period.

Both Sony and Microsoft hardware experienced relatively static numbers in comparison to Nintendo’s robust growth. Software Charts: Mario Kart World Takes the Lead On the software side, Nintendo titles continue to command the Japanese market.

Topping the charts is Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2, with 145,069 units sold this week and a cumulative total reaching 1,185,113 units.

Tamagotchi Plaza made a strong debut on both Switch and Switch 2 platforms, recording 102,289 and 26,396 sales respectively. PlayStation 5’s Death Stranding 2 launched to notable success with 71,964 units sold, while longstanding favorites like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Minecraft for the original Nintendo Switch maintain impressive lifetime sales—6,358,819 and 3,923,387 units, respectively. Industry Insights and Nintendo’s Continued Success This week’s chart underscores Nintendo’s unparalleled appeal in the Japanese market, with the Switch 2’s sales boost reflecting sustained consumer demand and robust software support.

Famitsu’s data highlights not only the enduring popularity of flagship Nintendo franchises but also the successful launch of new titles across both hardware generations. For more verified sales data and industry coverage, readers can access ongoing reports from Famitsu.

These latest numbers reinforce Nintendo’s leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of Japanese gaming.

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