Super Mario Galaxy Collection Launch Boosts Nintendo Switch in Latest Japanese Sales Charts

The Japanese video game market experienced another energetic week, with several high-profile launches making significant impacts according to the latest software and hardware sales data from Famitsu.

Nintendo Switch maintained its robust presence, propelled by the highly anticipated release of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, a dual-pack that brings two of Nintendo’s most celebrated 3D platformers to the latest generation of hardware. Super Mario Galaxy Collection Debuts Strongly on Nintendo Switch In its first week of release, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Nintendo Switch secured second place on the charts, selling 48,265 copies.

This noteworthy launch reaffirms the enduring popularity of Nintendo’s iconic Mario franchise and demonstrates the appetite among Japanese gamers for polished remasters and collection packs on current hardware. Topping the chart is Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Yotei, which made an exceptional debut on PlayStation 5 with 120,196 units sold.

The game’s strong start not only highlights the momentum of major third-party releases in Japan but also signals healthy competition in the current generation’s software lineup. Other prominent entries include Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, which appeared across multiple platforms and held third, fifth, and seventh positions for Switch, PlayStation 5, and Switch 2, respectively.

The new tactical RPG installment amassed combined strong sales, with the Switch version alone moving 41,333 copies in its opening week. Established franchises also made their presence felt.

Mario Kart World for Switch 2 continued its impressive sales streak, while perennial chart-topper Minecraft reached a lifetime figure exceeding 4 million units on the Nintendo Switch platform.

Silent Hill f, last week’s frontrunner, slid to eighth position as new titles captured player interest. Full Software Top 10 (29th September – 5th October): 1.

Ghost of Yotei (PS5) – 120,196 units (New) 2.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) – 48,265 units (New) 3.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (Switch) – 41,333 units (New) 4.

Mario Kart World (Switch 2) – 36,572 units (1,837,895 total) 5.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (PS5) – 24,138 units (New) 6.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger (PS5) – 23,779 units (New) 7.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (Switch 2) – 12,363 units (New) 8.

Silent Hill f (PS5) – 9,328 units (66,803 total) 9.

Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) – 6,839 units (334,335 total) 10.

Minecraft (Switch) – 5,430 units (4,018,110 total) Hardware Sales Reflect Competitive Market On the hardware side, Nintendo’s latest platform, Switch 2, again led the market with 44,439 units sold in the week, further extending its cumulative sales to over 2.15 million in Japan.

Traditional Switch models, when combined, achieved 24,109 units, while PlayStation 5 variants collectively reached 27,344 units, bolstered by the stellar debut of Ghost of Yotei. PlayStation 5 (standard model) was the second-best selling single system at 20,617 units, maintaining healthy numbers alongside Switch OLED and Switch Lite models.

Xbox systems remained niche, with modest sales reported for the Series X and Series S.

PlayStation 4, now in its final years, contributed 19 units this week, underscoring the generational shift among Japanese consumers. Famitsu’s latest sales charts showcase the ongoing strength of iconic franchises, successful launches from both Nintendo and third-party studios, and the evolving competitive landscape in Japan’s hardware market.

With major new releases and steady hardware demand, the Japanese gaming industry continues to demonstrate resilience and vibrancy as it moves toward the holiday season.

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