In the latest video game sales report from Famitsu, Japan’s preeminent gaming publication, the Nintendo Switch 2 has claimed the top spot in both hardware and software categories amid brisk holiday sales.
As families and gamers in Japan prepare for the festive season, Nintendo's flagship console led the pack with an impressive 221,033 units sold for the week, further cementing its status as the region’s current best-selling system.
To date, lifetime sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan have soared to over 3.5 million units—a notable achievement considering the hardware’s relatively recent launch. On the software front, "Mario Kart World" surged ahead, selling an additional 115,729 copies this week, bringing its lifetime total to 2,573,736.
The racing franchise continues its winning streak on Nintendo platforms, demonstrating enduring appeal among fans.
Following closely, "Pokémon Legends: Z-A," published by The Pokémon Company, maintained strong sales momentum across both the original Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2 edition, delivering 72,820 and 54,096 units sold respectively.
Combined, the two versions of "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" account for well over 2.4 million lifetime sales in Japan alone. Other notable titles in this week’s top 10 software chart include "Kirby Air Riders" (49,220 units this week; 377,044 lifetime), "Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru – Higashi Nihon Hen + Nishi Nihon Hen," and "Donkey Kong Bananza," highlighting the strength of Nintendo’s first-party lineup.
Additionally, "Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV" and legacy favorites such as "Minecraft" and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" continue to demonstrate significant staying power, with "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" reaching more than 8.2 million lifetime sales on the original Nintendo Switch platform. The hardware landscape in Japan remains dominated by Nintendo, with the original Nintendo Switch family and the Switch OLED Model selling 6,679 and 18,864 units respectively.
PlayStation 5 models, including the Digital Edition and Pro, trailed behind, collectively selling just over 19,000 units.
Xbox Series X, Series S, and Digital Edition contributed more modest figures, reflecting the platform’s smaller footprint in the Japanese market. Commenting on the performance, a spokesperson from Famitsu noted that, "Nintendo Switch 2’s robust momentum ahead of Christmas underscores the brand’s enduring popularity in Japan, further boosted by the consistent release of high-profile titles from Nintendo and its publishing partners." With sustained hardware demand and a strong slate of software releases, Nintendo is poised to maintain its leadership in the Japanese gaming market as the year draws to a close.
The latest Famitsu sales charts underscore both Nintendo’s hardware supremacy and the consistent sales power of its marquee franchises.
As families and gamers in Japan prepare for the festive season, Nintendo's flagship console led the pack with an impressive 221,033 units sold for the week, further cementing its status as the region’s current best-selling system.
To date, lifetime sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan have soared to over 3.5 million units—a notable achievement considering the hardware’s relatively recent launch. On the software front, "Mario Kart World" surged ahead, selling an additional 115,729 copies this week, bringing its lifetime total to 2,573,736.
The racing franchise continues its winning streak on Nintendo platforms, demonstrating enduring appeal among fans.
Following closely, "Pokémon Legends: Z-A," published by The Pokémon Company, maintained strong sales momentum across both the original Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2 edition, delivering 72,820 and 54,096 units sold respectively.
Combined, the two versions of "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" account for well over 2.4 million lifetime sales in Japan alone. Other notable titles in this week’s top 10 software chart include "Kirby Air Riders" (49,220 units this week; 377,044 lifetime), "Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru – Higashi Nihon Hen + Nishi Nihon Hen," and "Donkey Kong Bananza," highlighting the strength of Nintendo’s first-party lineup.
Additionally, "Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV" and legacy favorites such as "Minecraft" and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" continue to demonstrate significant staying power, with "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" reaching more than 8.2 million lifetime sales on the original Nintendo Switch platform. The hardware landscape in Japan remains dominated by Nintendo, with the original Nintendo Switch family and the Switch OLED Model selling 6,679 and 18,864 units respectively.
PlayStation 5 models, including the Digital Edition and Pro, trailed behind, collectively selling just over 19,000 units.
Xbox Series X, Series S, and Digital Edition contributed more modest figures, reflecting the platform’s smaller footprint in the Japanese market. Commenting on the performance, a spokesperson from Famitsu noted that, "Nintendo Switch 2’s robust momentum ahead of Christmas underscores the brand’s enduring popularity in Japan, further boosted by the consistent release of high-profile titles from Nintendo and its publishing partners." With sustained hardware demand and a strong slate of software releases, Nintendo is poised to maintain its leadership in the Japanese gaming market as the year draws to a close.
The latest Famitsu sales charts underscore both Nintendo’s hardware supremacy and the consistent sales power of its marquee franchises.
