Introduction
Famitsu's latest weekly physical sales report, covering April 6–12, 2026, confirms continued strength for Nintendo hardware and a strong debut for a new Pokemon title.
The dataset tracks physical video game software and hardware sales in Japan; it does not include eShop or other digital download figures.
This breakdown highlights hardware unit totals across the Switch family, PlayStation 5 variants, and Xbox Series consoles, alongside top-selling physical software and lifetime totals for each entry.
Key hardware results (Apr 6–12, 2026)
- Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales with 52,058 units sold during the reporting week, taking its lifetime sales to 5,063,117 units.
- The broader Switch family (including Switch Lite and OLED Model) again outperformed competitors, with dedicated Switch family models accounting for significant share.
- PlayStation 5 hardware (combined editions) and Xbox Series X|S contributed smaller physical unit totals; PS5 Digital Edition moved 6,426 units and PlayStation 5 models combined added to the week's console numbers.
Journalistic summary of Famitsu’s findings
Paraphrasing Famitsu's topline: the Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform for the week, selling 52,058 units, while the broader Switch lineup combined for notable additional sales.
On the software side, The Pokemon Company’s new release Pokemon Pokopia led physical software sales for the week with 23,738 copies sold on Nintendo Switch 2.
Top software highlights (with release dates and lifetime totals)
- Pokemon Pokopia (The Pokemon Company, 03/05/26) — 23,738 copies this week; lifetime: 890,909.
- Mario Kart World (Nintendo, 06/05/25) — 7,238 this week; lifetime: 2,895,712.
- Starfield (Bethesda Softworks, 04/07/26) — 5,368 this week; listed as new on Famitsu's chart.
- Minecraft (Microsoft, 06/21/18) — 4,094 this week; lifetime: 4,186,601.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo, 03/20/20) — 3,831 this week; lifetime: 8,419,664.
Other notable entries included Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (01/15/26), legacy Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen download cards (02/28/26), Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, Mario Tennis Fever (02/12/26), and Crimson Desert (Pearl Abyss, 03/19/26).
Context for industry watchers
The weekly Famitsu figures remain a primary barometer for physical sales performance in Japan.
While digital storefronts such as Nintendo eShop now represent a meaningful portion of total consumption, Famitsu's physical-only rankings continue to shape retail and marketing decisions.
Major Nintendo titles are frequently announced or promoted through Nintendo Directs and other channels, but the Famitsu report itself is a snapshot of consumer purchases at brick-and-mortar and boxed retail channels.
Takeaway
For the week of April 6–12, 2026, Nintendo hardware—led by the Nintendo Switch 2—and The Pokemon Company’s Pokemon Pokopia dominated Japan’s physical sales charts.
The data provides a clear view of boxed-market performance across leading platforms and top franchises, useful for publishers, retailers, and analysts tracking physical sales momentum.
Famitsu's latest weekly physical sales report, covering April 6–12, 2026, confirms continued strength for Nintendo hardware and a strong debut for a new Pokemon title.
The dataset tracks physical video game software and hardware sales in Japan; it does not include eShop or other digital download figures.
This breakdown highlights hardware unit totals across the Switch family, PlayStation 5 variants, and Xbox Series consoles, alongside top-selling physical software and lifetime totals for each entry.
Key hardware results (Apr 6–12, 2026)
- Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales with 52,058 units sold during the reporting week, taking its lifetime sales to 5,063,117 units.
- The broader Switch family (including Switch Lite and OLED Model) again outperformed competitors, with dedicated Switch family models accounting for significant share.
- PlayStation 5 hardware (combined editions) and Xbox Series X|S contributed smaller physical unit totals; PS5 Digital Edition moved 6,426 units and PlayStation 5 models combined added to the week's console numbers.
Journalistic summary of Famitsu’s findings
Paraphrasing Famitsu's topline: the Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform for the week, selling 52,058 units, while the broader Switch lineup combined for notable additional sales.
On the software side, The Pokemon Company’s new release Pokemon Pokopia led physical software sales for the week with 23,738 copies sold on Nintendo Switch 2.
Top software highlights (with release dates and lifetime totals)
- Pokemon Pokopia (The Pokemon Company, 03/05/26) — 23,738 copies this week; lifetime: 890,909.
- Mario Kart World (Nintendo, 06/05/25) — 7,238 this week; lifetime: 2,895,712.
- Starfield (Bethesda Softworks, 04/07/26) — 5,368 this week; listed as new on Famitsu's chart.
- Minecraft (Microsoft, 06/21/18) — 4,094 this week; lifetime: 4,186,601.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo, 03/20/20) — 3,831 this week; lifetime: 8,419,664.
Other notable entries included Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (01/15/26), legacy Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen download cards (02/28/26), Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, Mario Tennis Fever (02/12/26), and Crimson Desert (Pearl Abyss, 03/19/26).
Context for industry watchers
The weekly Famitsu figures remain a primary barometer for physical sales performance in Japan.
While digital storefronts such as Nintendo eShop now represent a meaningful portion of total consumption, Famitsu's physical-only rankings continue to shape retail and marketing decisions.
Major Nintendo titles are frequently announced or promoted through Nintendo Directs and other channels, but the Famitsu report itself is a snapshot of consumer purchases at brick-and-mortar and boxed retail channels.
Takeaway
For the week of April 6–12, 2026, Nintendo hardware—led by the Nintendo Switch 2—and The Pokemon Company’s Pokemon Pokopia dominated Japan’s physical sales charts.
The data provides a clear view of boxed-market performance across leading platforms and top franchises, useful for publishers, retailers, and analysts tracking physical sales momentum.
