Nintendo Switch Titles Remain Strong in UK Physical Game Charts as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Holds Top Three Position

Nintendo Switch Titles Remain Strong in UK Physical Game Charts as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Holds Top Three Position The UK physical gaming charts for the week, compiled by industry analysts GfK, have been released, offering insights into the ongoing performance of Nintendo Switch titles.

Known for consistent chart presence, Nintendo continues to secure key spots in the top 40, underscoring the platform’s enduring appeal among UK gamers.

While this week’s charts have seen a few new releases climb the rankings, familiar Nintendo titles such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Party Jamboree remain strong performers, illustrating the persistent demand for flagship Nintendo software long after initial release. EA Sports FC 25 has maintained its lead at number one for another week, demonstrating the franchise’s cross-platform dominance.

Impressively, the Nintendo Switch accounted for 31% of EA Sports FC 25’s physical sales in the region, outpaced only by the PlayStation 5.

Meanwhile, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii debuted at second place, bringing fresh competition to the charts and reflecting a healthy appetite for new content across all major platforms.

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible, a new entry at number 28, saw a significant 82% of its copies sold for the Switch, further emphasizing Nintendo’s influence in the family-friendly and younger gamer segments. Meanwhile, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to showcase its extraordinary legs in the market, holding the third spot and keeping Nintendo firmly in the top three.

The kart racing classic, originally released for the Nintendo Switch in April 2017, has become one of the best-selling games not only on the platform but across the industry as a whole.

With continued updates, promotional bundles, and sustained interest from both new and established Switch owners, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe exemplifies Nintendo’s strategy of long-tail support for its biggest titles. Super Mario Party Jamboree also maintains a spot near the top, illustrating continued interest in social and party-oriented games on the Switch.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons appears just outside the top 10, at number 10, further cementing its place as one of the system’s evergreen successes.

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Wonder remain within the top 20, rounding out a week that highlights the strength of Nintendo’s first-party lineup. Outside of the top ten, the influence of the Switch can still be felt, as titles like Sonic x Shadow Generations and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga report Switch sales shares of 44% and 37% respectively, strong indicators of the ongoing demand for multiplatform games on Nintendo hardware. Despite a relatively quiet release calendar from Nintendo this season, the latest UK physical sales charts demonstrate that the Nintendo Switch continues to attract attention thanks to strong, sustained performance from both legacy and newly released titles.

With longtime favorites like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons holding steady and new entries still drawing high Switch adoption rates, Nintendo’s position in the UK retail landscape remains secure, signaling robust consumer interest as the platform nears the end of its lifecycle.

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