Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Leads Japanese Sales Charts on Nintendo Switch

The latest Japanese sales charts have arrived, offering an insightful look into this week’s top-performing games and hardware across Japan’s competitive gaming market.

Drawing on verified retail data from Famitsu, this period marks a significant shake-up in rankings, especially for Nintendo Switch, following a slew of new releases and strong ongoing support from Nintendo. "Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition" made an impressive debut, securing the number one position with 74,689 units sold on the Nintendo Switch.

This release not only exceeded expectations but also displaced "Monster Hunter Wilds," Capcom’s blockbuster, which fell from the top slot to fourth place this week, selling 20,621 copies on PlayStation 5 and reaching a cumulative 763,490 units.

In a notable shift, several new titles swept into the charts, with "Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land" landing on both PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in second and third positions, selling 27,810 and 26,315 units respectively. Other first-time chart appearances include Ubisoft’s "Assassin’s Creed Shadows" on PlayStation 5, claiming fifth place with 17,701 units, as well as "Bleach: Rebirth of Souls," debuting in eighth on PS5.

The Nintendo Switch continues to show strong legs elsewhere in the rankings, with long-running favorites like "Super Mario Party Jamboree" at sixth, "Minecraft" maintaining a presence at ninth with over 3.8 million lifetime sales, and "Donkey Kong Country Returns HD" rounding out the top ten. Turning to hardware sales, the Nintendo Switch OLED model reclaimed the top spot, selling 18,808 units for the week, outpacing PlayStation 5 by a wide margin.

Aggregating Nintendo’s hardware SKUs, the Switch family (including Switch Lite and standard models) sold a combined total of 30,504 units, compared to the PlayStation 5’s 15,212 units across its three variants.

This marks a return to Nintendo Switch dominance in a hardware market that has seen close competition in recent weeks.

The cumulative sales figures further highlight Nintendo’s long-term success, with the Switch OLED surpassing 8.88 million lifetime sales in Japan. Famitsu’s detailed reporting emphasizes the robust health of both Nintendo software and hardware, reaffirming the company’s market leadership in Japan.

As new titles continue to arrive and established IPs maintain their momentum, the Nintendo Switch remains a pivotal platform for major releases and ongoing player engagement. For gaming industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, these latest charts reflect not only current consumer trends but also the enduring appeal of Nintendo’s diverse gaming ecosystem.

The continued freshness of the Japanese market’s top ten, coupled with sustained hardware sales, underscores the strategic importance of timely releases and innovative game development for publishers and developers targeting the Nintendo Switch platform.

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