Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Surge in Japan: Mario Kart World Tops Weekly Charts

Nintendo Switch 2 Continues to Dominate Japanese Sales Charts, Led by Mario Kart World For yet another consecutive week, the Nintendo Switch 2 asserts its dominance in the Japanese gaming market as reported by Famitsu, Japan’s trusted video game sales tracker.

Headlining the top 10 software sales is Mario Kart World, which recorded a robust 122,578 units sold between June 16th and June 22nd, 2024.

This impressive performance has propelled the title beyond the coveted one million unit milestone, with cumulative sales reaching 1,044,044 copies since launch. Notably, this week also featured the successful debut of RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army.

The remastered RPG established a strong presence across multiple platforms on its release week, securing four spots in the top 10.

The Switch version alone posted 21,146 new units, while the PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PlayStation 4 editions each enjoyed significant entries on the chart, reflecting robust multi-platform demand. The enduring popularity of beloved Nintendo properties was also apparent.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, both offered in Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, maintained their positions among the bestsellers.

Elsewhere, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time continued its steady upward trend, bringing lifetime sales to 130,625, while Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma showed resilience among major competitors with 60,766 units sold overall. Famitsu's full top 10 software sales for the week underscore the depth and diversity of strong titles on Nintendo platforms: 1.

Mario Kart World (Switch 2) – 122,578 (Total: 1,044,044) 2.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Switch) – 21,146 (New) 3.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (PS5) – 19,248 (New) 4.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (Switch) – 7,504 (Total: 130,625) 5.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) – 5,887 (Total: 17,825) 6.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Switch 2) – 5,783 (New) 7.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch) – 5,397 (Total: 6,353,250) 8.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Switch) – 5,339 (Total: 60,766) 9.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (PS4) – 5,258 (New) 10.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) – 4,861 (Total: 17,261) Hardware Sales Highlight Switch 2 Momentum Turning to hardware, the Switch 2 continues to drive impressive numbers, selling an additional 140,026 units this week and bringing its lifetime sales to 1,241,162 since launch.

Switch Lite and Switch OLED followed in second and third, illustrating Nintendo’s multi-tier console strategy remains effective.

Combined sales for original Switch models reached 12,769 units, outpacing PlayStation 5’s combined SKUs, which totaled 6,006 during the same period.

Microsoft's Xbox Series X and S consoles once again trailed the top performers, reflective of their historically modest presence in the Japanese market. In summary, Nintendo’s dominance in both hardware and software in Japan remains unmatched, with key franchises like Mario Kart and The Legend of Zelda continuing to lead the market.

This week’s chart reflects both the enduring appeal of classic Nintendo franchises and the strong performance of new releases on the Nintendo Switch 2 and its ecosystem. For continued in-depth coverage of Nintendo sales trends, platform launches, and developer achievements, stay tuned to our weekly analyses.

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