New data from Famitsu indicates the Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a strong start in Japan, outpacing all other consoles in sales despite a relatively quiet software release week. While *Mario Kart World* continues its reign as the best-selling game, hardware sales are currently driving momentum for Nintendo . The latest figures offer a key snapshot of the Japanese market and potential indicators for the Switch 2’s global performance as wider distribution rolls out.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is currently outpacing all other consoles in Japan, according to the latest sales data from Famitsu. While Mario Kart World continues to hold the top spot in software sales, the new hardware is driving significant momentum.
Japanese Sales Figures Show Strong Demand for New Nintendo Hardware
Mario Kart World remains the best-selling game in Japan, with no major new releases impacting the charts. However, the focus is increasingly on hardware sales, where the Nintendo Switch 2 is leading the pack. The console’s strong performance underscores Nintendo’s continued dominance in the Japanese market and signals potential global demand as the company prepares for a wider rollout.
Hardware Sales (Current Week):
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Switch 2 – 221,033
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Switch OLED – 18,864
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Switch Lite – 12,641
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Switch – 6,679
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PS5 Digital Edition – 13,231
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PS5 – 4,149
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PS5 Pro – 1,927
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Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 97
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Xbox Series S – 50
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Xbox Series X – 37
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PS4 – 12
Hardware Sales (Previous Week):
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Switch 2 – 190,944
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Switch Lite – 14,885
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PS5 Digital Edition – 12,671
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Switch OLED – 9,747
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Switch – 6,712
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PS5 – 3,270
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PS5 Pro – 2,971
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Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 131
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Xbox Series S – 33
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Xbox Series X – 19
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PS4 – 13
Software Rankings:
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[NS2] Mario Kart World – 115,729 / 2,573,736
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[NSW] Pokémon Legends: Z-A – 72,820 / 1,470,354
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[NS2] Pokémon Legends: Z-A – 54,096 / 957,286
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[NS2] Kirby Air Riders – 49,220 / 377,044
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[NS2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 26,323 / 158,381
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[NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu 2 – 22,898 / 199,905
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[NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 16,165 / 419,948
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[NSW] Minecraft – 16,038 / 4,094,207
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[NS2] Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – 14,268 / 111,628
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[NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 13,352 / 8,297,279
What are your thoughts on these Japanese charts? You can leave them in the comments below. And be sure to check out the 110 best Nintendo Switch games (2025).
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