Super Mario Galaxy Bundle Debuts Strong in UK Charts: Latest Nintendo Switch Sales Overview

The UK's dynamic physical games market witnessed a notable week with the debut of the highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 bundle, underscoring Nintendo's enduring strength in retail sales.

As fresh titles launched across platforms, the top tier of the charts experienced a significant shake-up, with new releases making their mark alongside perennial bestsellers on the Nintendo Switch and other consoles. According to the latest UK physical game charts, the Super Mario Galaxy bundle — comprising critically acclaimed adventures Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 — made a remarkable entrance at number three.

This strong debut reflects the continued popularity of Nintendo’s flagship platforming franchise and the company’s effective strategy of bringing celebrated classics to newer audiences on the Switch. The robust performance of Nintendo exclusives is further highlighted by the chart position of Mario Kart World, which moved to fourth place following the Galaxy bundle's arrival.

Meanwhile, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles debuted impressively at fifth, with data confirming that 55% of its physical copies were sold for the Nintendo Switch.

This figure points to the platform's growing reputation as the preferred home for tactical RPG enthusiasts. LEGO Party, another recent release, entered the chart at number 26, with a majority of its sales — 56% — attributed to Switch players, further cementing the platform’s appeal across a range of family-friendly and party genres. Despite the strong showings from Nintendo titles, the top of the chart was claimed by Ghost of Yotei, the newly released PlayStation 5 exclusive from Sucker Punch.

EA Sports FC 26 followed in second, but without a full platform breakdown for the latest Nintendo hardware, it's not yet clear how the title is performing on both the original Switch and its successor, Switch 2.

Conversely, the Switch and Switch 2 continue to account for significant portions of total software sales across multiple charting titles, including stalwarts like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which all maintain a stronghold in the top 40. Industry data, compiled by market research firm GfK, demonstrates Nintendo's lasting momentum in the UK boxed market, driven by evergreen games and compelling remasters.

The continued high chart performance for both new releases and legacy titles on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 solidifies Nintendo’s position as a cornerstone of the current-generation console landscape. With new releases injecting fresh life into the charts and core franchises strengthening their legacy, the Nintendo Switch’s influence shows no signs of waning as the platform remains a dominant force in the UK’s retail game market.

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