Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027
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Famitsu software sales (8/31/26 – 9/6/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of August 31 to September 6, 2026. Onimusha: Way of the Sword for PlayStation 5 led the charts, followed by Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch. The data includes sales figures for both new releases and cumulative totals for established titles.
Famitsu software sales (8/24/26 – 8/30/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of August 24-30, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove topped the charts on Nintendo Switch, while Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debuted high on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 respectively.
Famitsu software sales (8/17/26 – 8/23/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of August 17, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts, followed by Splatoon Raiders and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch respectively. The data includes sales figures for various titles across Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Famitsu sales (8/17/26 – 8/23/26) – first week sales revealed for Steins;Gate Reboot
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of August 17-23, 2026. The Nintendo Switch family of consoles continues to lead hardware sales, while Rhythm Heaven Groove tops the software charts. Steins;Gate Reboot made its debut on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.
Konami confirms TGS 2026 lineup
Konami has announced its lineup for the 2026 Tokyo Game Show, featuring titles such as Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Ganbare Goemon Daishugou, and Super Bomberman Collection for the Nintendo Switch. Several other games, including Silent Hill: Townfall and Suikoden Star Leap, will also be showcased, with many being playable at the event.
Famitsu software sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released the Japanese software sales data for the weeks of August 3-9 and August 10-16, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders topped the charts for both weeks on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 respectively. Several new titles debuted, including Beast of Reincarnation and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PlayStation 5, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2.
Famitsu sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 in the lead
Famitsu reports that the Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales in Japan for the two-week period of August 3rd to August 16th, selling 65,560 units. The top-selling software title was Rhythm Heaven Groove for the Nintendo Switch, with Splatoon Raiders and Beast of Reincarnation following on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 respectively.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch digital games for July 2026
Nintendo has released the best-selling digital games for the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShops for July 2026. Splatoon 3 debuted at number one on the Switch 2 charts, while Rhythm Heaven Groove topped the Switch charts. The data includes a wide range of titles, from new releases like Village in the Shade and Digimon Story: Time Stranger to perennial sellers like Minecraft and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Famitsu software sales (7/27/26 – 8/2/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released the Japanese software sales data for the week of July 27, 2026, to August 2, 2026. Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2 led the charts, followed by Rhythm Heaven Groove and Village in the Shade. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Famitsu sales (7/27/26 – 8/2/26) – another big week for Splatoon Raiders
The latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading with 30,606 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Splatoon Raiders topped the software charts with 73,542 units sold, contributing to its strong overall performance. Other notable software includes Rhythm Heaven Groove and Village in the Shade.
Famitsu software sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 20-26, 2026. Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted at number one with 474,684 units sold. The Nintendo Switch remains the dominant platform, with several titles from its library appearing in the top 30.
Famitsu sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – first week sales revealed for Splatoon Raiders, big Nintendo Switch 2 boost
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of July 20-26, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 saw a significant boost, selling over 50,000 units in its first week, with Splatoon Raiders topping the software charts. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X also saw sales figures reported.
Japan’s best-selling games of June 2026 – Star Fox, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more debut
Famitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in June 2026, selling over 150,000 copies. New releases Star Fox and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for the Nintendo Switch 2 also charted, alongside Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 and eFootball: Kick-Off. Nintendo led publisher sales, while the Nintendo Switch 2 saw a significant decline in hardware sales following a price increase.
Famitsu software sales (7/13/26 – 7/19/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 13-19, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 76,786 units sold. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Famitsu sales (7/13/26 – 7/19/26) – first week sales revealed for Kyoto Xanadu, Culdcept Begins
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of July 13-19, 2026. The Nintendo Switch continues to lead hardware sales, while Kyoto Xanadu and Culdcept Begins debut on the software charts.
Famitsu software sales (7/6/26 – 7/12/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 6-12, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with over 126,000 units sold. The data includes sales figures for various titles across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Famitsu sales (7/6/26 – 7/12/26) – first week sales revealed for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Granblue Fantasy on Nintendo Switch 2
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of July 6th to July 12th. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales with 28,755 units, followed by the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Top software titles included Rhythm Heaven Groove, Magical Girl Witch Trial, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, with new releases like Digimon Story: Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok charting on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Famitsu software sales (6/29/26 – 7/5/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of June 29, 2026, to July 5, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 393,378 units sold. Several titles, including Ganbare Goemon Daishuugou and R-Type Dimensions 3, debuted on the list across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Famitsu sales (6/29/26 – 7/5/26) – first week sales revealed for Rhythm Heaven Groove
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of June 29 to July 5. Rhythm Heaven Groove debuted at the top of the software charts with 393,378 units sold on the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch family of consoles continues to dominate hardware sales, with the new Switch 2 model leading the pack.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for June 2026
Nintendo has released the top-selling digital games for June 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShops. Star Fox led the charts for the Nintendo Switch 2, while Powerful Pro Baseball topped the list for the standard Nintendo Switch. The data includes a variety of new releases and popular franchises.
