The latest UK video game sales charts reveal a familiar landscape for Nintendo fans and industry observers, with Nintendo Switch 2 titles and iconic Mario games continuing their impressive performance.
Compiled by market research firm GfK, the weekly physical sales data for March 2024 highlights the resilience of established franchises alongside notable gains spurred by recent hardware releases.
EA Sports FC 26, developed by EA Sports, remains at the pinnacle of the charts for another consecutive week.
This flagship football title, available on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, boasts a commanding 24% share of sales on the Switch platform alone.
The cross-platform appeal cements its status as a mainstay of UK gaming retail, with PlayStation 5 and 4, as well as Xbox Series consoles, also contributing significant volumes.
Nintendo’s newest hardware, the Switch 2, continues to energize the gaming market.
Switch 2 exclusives and shared releases are driving ongoing success for flagship titles.
"Mario Kart World" retains a leading position, powering the top tier of the charts, while the Pokémon franchise demonstrates its enduring popularity with "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" and "Pokopia" both maintaining strong sales.
Notably, "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" is nearly evenly split between Switch 2 (54%) and original Switch (46%), highlighting healthy adoption of Nintendo’s next-gen system.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delivered one of the most impressive movements this week, vaulting from 32nd to 4th place.
This remarkable leap can be attributed to the multi-generational presence of the LEGO brand and recent promotions or tie-ins, with the vast majority of sales originating from PlayStation 5 (63%), but a noteworthy portion on Nintendo Switch as well (6%).
The Mario franchise remains a backbone for Nintendo across both hardware generations.
In a testament to the strength of Nintendo’s IP portfolio, "Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2" experienced a significant surge—climbing from 23rd to 12th.
In contrast, "Super Mario Bros.
Wonder" slipped to 13th place following a brief boost from its Switch 2 edition, but it still maintains a strong presence among platformers, with a 61%–39% split between Switch and Switch 2, respectively.
Other highlights from the top 10 include "Resident Evil Requiem" (with a 5% share on Switch 2), "Hogwarts Legacy" taking advantage of Switch 2’s expanded user base, and “Crimson Desert” and “Nioh 3” maintaining steady placements.
Nintendo’s robust performance in the UK charts underscores the success of the Switch 2 rollout and the unshakeable momentum of its flagship titles.
With legacy franchises like Mario and Pokémon retaining top spots, and partnerships like LEGO Star Wars driving renewed interest, Nintendo continues to set the pace for family-friendly and core gaming experiences alike.
As new releases and hardware rollouts persist into 2024, these GfK chart results demonstrate the competitive strength of Nintendo’s platform and its persistent appeal among UK gamers.
Compiled by market research firm GfK, the weekly physical sales data for March 2024 highlights the resilience of established franchises alongside notable gains spurred by recent hardware releases.
EA Sports FC 26, developed by EA Sports, remains at the pinnacle of the charts for another consecutive week.
This flagship football title, available on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, boasts a commanding 24% share of sales on the Switch platform alone.
The cross-platform appeal cements its status as a mainstay of UK gaming retail, with PlayStation 5 and 4, as well as Xbox Series consoles, also contributing significant volumes.
Nintendo’s newest hardware, the Switch 2, continues to energize the gaming market.
Switch 2 exclusives and shared releases are driving ongoing success for flagship titles.
"Mario Kart World" retains a leading position, powering the top tier of the charts, while the Pokémon franchise demonstrates its enduring popularity with "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" and "Pokopia" both maintaining strong sales.
Notably, "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" is nearly evenly split between Switch 2 (54%) and original Switch (46%), highlighting healthy adoption of Nintendo’s next-gen system.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delivered one of the most impressive movements this week, vaulting from 32nd to 4th place.
This remarkable leap can be attributed to the multi-generational presence of the LEGO brand and recent promotions or tie-ins, with the vast majority of sales originating from PlayStation 5 (63%), but a noteworthy portion on Nintendo Switch as well (6%).
The Mario franchise remains a backbone for Nintendo across both hardware generations.
In a testament to the strength of Nintendo’s IP portfolio, "Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2" experienced a significant surge—climbing from 23rd to 12th.
In contrast, "Super Mario Bros.
Wonder" slipped to 13th place following a brief boost from its Switch 2 edition, but it still maintains a strong presence among platformers, with a 61%–39% split between Switch and Switch 2, respectively.
Other highlights from the top 10 include "Resident Evil Requiem" (with a 5% share on Switch 2), "Hogwarts Legacy" taking advantage of Switch 2’s expanded user base, and “Crimson Desert” and “Nioh 3” maintaining steady placements.
Nintendo’s robust performance in the UK charts underscores the success of the Switch 2 rollout and the unshakeable momentum of its flagship titles.
With legacy franchises like Mario and Pokémon retaining top spots, and partnerships like LEGO Star Wars driving renewed interest, Nintendo continues to set the pace for family-friendly and core gaming experiences alike.
As new releases and hardware rollouts persist into 2024, these GfK chart results demonstrate the competitive strength of Nintendo’s platform and its persistent appeal among UK gamers.