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Famitsu’s weekly hardware data shows Nintendo Switch 2 leading the Japanese market for 3/30–4/5/2026 with 59,543 units, followed by PS5 (12,141) and various Switch variants; the software chart is led by Pokemon Pokopia with 45,484 units that week (867,171 lifetime), with Mario Kart World, Minecraft, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and others rounding out the top 10.
Famitsu’s latest Japan sales data show Switch 2 leading hardware with 127,508 units, followed by Switch OLED and PS5 variants; on the software side, Pokemon Pokopia debuts at #1 with 541,371 copies, while Resident Evil Requiem and other Nintendo titles like Animal Crossing and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined populate the top of the chart, underscoring Nintendo’s hardware strength alongside the new Switch 2.
Famitsu data show Pokémon Pokopia debuts at #1 in Japan with 541,371 physical copies, signaling a near-1 million total units in the country and a notable digital/physical split. Switch 2 dominates hardware, selling around 127k units that week and lifting the Switch family to top slots in the software chart; RE Requiem remains strong, and supply constraints in the UK/US highlight demand for the new hardware and Pokémon title.
Capcom's sci‑fi Pragmata leads Famitsu's readers' most-wanted list with 620 votes, narrowly beating Resident Evil Requiem (525) and Pokémon Pokopia (451); the chart also includes Persona 4 Revival, Mario Tennis Fever, Tomodachi Life, Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
Famitsu’s 2025 Japan sales chart confirms Nintendo’s dominance in both hardware and software. Switch 2 titles lead the software top 10, with Mario Kart World (Switch 2) and Pokémon Legends: Z-A across Switch 1/2 editions at the top, while Monster Hunter Wilds is the sole non‑Switch entry in the top tier. Hardware-wise, the Switch 2 tops the year’s sales, followed by Switch 1; PlayStation 5 trails behind. Overall, Japan’s market grew sharply in 2025 (hardware up ~39%, software up ~21%), signaling a healthy year for Nintendo and friends.
Famitsu’s latest Japanese hardware and software charts show Nintendo Switch 2 continuing to top hardware sales with 313,838 units; other hardware totals include PS5 Digital Edition (36,856), Switch Lite (18,460), Switch OLED (16,916), and Switch (10,984), while PS5 (6,033) and PS5 Pro (3,864) trail. In software, Mario Kart World leads at 92,869 with Momotaro Dentetsu 2 in several editions also posting strong numbers, reflecting continued momentum for Nintendo’s Switch ecosystem in Japan.
Famitsu's early-2026 data shows Switch 2 continuing to dominate Japan: sales top the hardware chart with 313,838 units in two weeks, lifting lifetime Switch 2 sales to 4,097,905, while PS5 Digital Edition trails in second. In software, Mario Kart World leads, followed by Momotaro Dentetsu 2 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch Edition; Switch Lite/OLED and original Switch variants are also selling, underscoring Nintendo's strong start to 2026 in Japan.
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales data shows strong performance for Nintendo Switch 2 with over 221,000 units sold, and Mario Kart World topping the software charts, indicating significant market interest in new Nintendo hardware and titles.
The first critic review for the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake has been released, receiving a score of 34/40 from Famitsu, highlighting its visual overhaul and new content, with the game available on Switch and Switch 2 without an upgrade path.
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales data reveals strong first-week sales for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with the Nintendo Switch 2 leading hardware sales at over 200,000 units, and the game achieving nearly 873,000 copies sold in its initial week.
Ghost of Yotei received a near perfect 39/40 score from Famitsu, highlighting its strong reception in Japan, though it hasn't surpassed the 40/40 score of Tsushima. The game is highly anticipated and could follow Tsushima's success in Japan.
Famitsu's latest chart of most wanted games in Japan shows Kirby Air Riders entering the top five, based on reader votes from July 9-15, with other popular titles including Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake and Pragmata.
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales data shows strong initial performance for Nintendo Switch 2 with 71,885 units sold, and Mario Kart World topping software charts with 65,853 copies sold, indicating high interest in Nintendo's new console and game.
Famitsu awarded Donkey Kong Bananza a high score of 9/10/10/9, totaling 38 points, just behind Super Mario Odyssey, with the game launching on Nintendo Switch on July 17, 2025.
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales data reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 948,000 units, dominating the hardware charts, with notable software sales including Mario Kart World and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. The data highlights the strong launch performance of the Switch 2 compared to other consoles and previous week sales figures.