Japanese Game Sales Charts: Story of Seasons and Super Robot Wars Y Drive Strong Nintendo Switch Numbers

The Japanese boxed video game charts for the week of August 25th to 31st, as reported by Famitsu, showcase a bustling period of high-profile releases and impressive debut numbers.

Notably, the Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Switch 2, see particularly robust activity with multiple new titles contributing to strong hardware and software sales. Topping the charts in terms of single-platform sales is Konami’s eagerly anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for PlayStation 5, which opened with 63,585 units sold.

However, when factoring in combined platform sales, Marvelous' Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar edges ahead, moving a total of 64,734 units across both Switch and Switch 2 editions.

This performance underscores the franchise's enduring popularity with Japanese audiences and impressive adaptability to new hardware. Bandai Namco’s Super Robot Wars Y also delivered standout results, accumulating 91,500 total units sold when combining sales from the Switch (60,531 units) and PS5 (30,969 units).

The cross-platform success of Super Robot Wars Y illustrates strong market demand for tactical RPGs and long-standing franchises on both Nintendo and Sony platforms. Other new entries in the top 10 include Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, debuting at number seven with 12,174 copies sold.

This new edition demonstrates Kirby’s continued relevance and Nintendo’s effective strategy of revitalizing key franchises for the latest hardware. The top 10 software sales for the week are as follows: 1.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PS5) – 63,585 units 2.

Super Robot Wars Y (Switch) – 60,531 units 3.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (Switch) – 46,586 units 4.

Mario Kart World (Switch 2) – 35,185 units (1,655,926 lifetime) 5.

Super Robot Wars Y (PS5) – 30,969 units 6.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (Switch 2) – 18,148 units 7.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (Switch 2) – 12,174 units 8.

Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) – 10,440 units (286,119 lifetime) 9.

Lost Soul Aside (PS5) – 7,374 units 10.

Minecraft (Switch) – 7,344 units (3,989,908 lifetime) In the hardware category, Nintendo remains dominant.

The Switch 2 led the week with 41,957 consoles sold, bringing its lifetime total to 1,934,080.

Meanwhile, the Switch OLED and Switch Lite followed with 10,817 and 6,680 units sold respectively, continuing their strong market performance.

Combined sales for all Switch models reached 20,589 units for the week, while the PlayStation 5 line collectively sold 8,304 units. Hardware sales figures for the week include: 1.

Switch 2 – 41,957 units (1,934,080 lifetime) 2.

Switch OLED – 10,817 units (9,154,109 lifetime) 3.

Switch Lite – 6,680 units (6,649,369 lifetime) 4.

PlayStation 5 – 4,915 units (5,749,227 lifetime) Summing up, this week’s Japanese charts reflect a healthy, competitive market, driven by high-profile franchise releases and sustained hardware enthusiasm, particularly for Nintendo’s platforms.

According to Famitsu's reporting, it was a week characterized by fresh content and strong engagement from both gamers and hardware enthusiasts.

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