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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.
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.
Xbox Won’t Share Digital Game Sales Data With Circana Anymore
Xbox has decided to stop sharing its digital game sales data with Circana. This move will impact gamers who closely follow sales figures and industry trends.
Japan’s best-selling games of July 2026 – huge sales for Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders
Famitsu data reveals Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders had massive debuts in Japan during July 2026, selling nearly 700,000 and 500,000 physical copies respectively. Nintendo dominated software sales and was the top publisher for the month, with the Nintendo Switch 2 remaining the best-selling console.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Sold 485,000 Units in First Week, 74 Percent of Sales on PS5 – Rumor
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls reportedly sold 485,000 units across PlayStation 5 and PC in its first week, generating $33 million in revenue. The PlayStation 5 accounted for 74% of sales, with the PC version facing criticism for performance issues. Despite a rocky launch, the developer plans long-term support including new characters like Phoenix Cyclops.
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.
Nintendo says 38.5% of its sales are still physical editions
Nintendo has stated that 38.5% of its sales are still derived from physical editions, indicating a continued market for physical media. This comes as Sony reportedly plans to discontinue traditional physical releases by 2028 with the PlayStation 6.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers August 2026 – Mario Kart World at over 15 million, Tomodachi Life at nearly 8 million, more
Nintendo's August 2026 financial results reveal updated sales figures for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Mario Kart World has surpassed 15 million units sold, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is nearing eight million. The report also provides sales numbers for several other titles on both platforms.
Nintendo financial results – August 2026 – Switch 2 at 23.68 million, Switch at 156.59 million, more
Nintendo's August 2026 financial report reveals strong performance for the fiscal year's first quarter. The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 19.86 million units, with 48.71 million software units sold, while the original Nintendo Switch has reached 156.59 million hardware units sold. The company also reported significant increases in net sales and operating profit, driven by strong software sales and digital revenue.
Japan: Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 474K physical copies
Splatoon Raiders has sold 474,684 physical copies in Japan since its release. The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware this week, with 50,168 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition with 8,512 units.
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.
Business and Finance
A judge has extended an emergency order that pauses the potential merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Separately, Xbox console sales have doubled year-over-year, though overall US hardware sales have seen a significant decline.
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.
Only 7 PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, says analyst, as commenters demand…
Industry analyst Mat Piscatella reports that only seven PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, suggesting a decline in physical media sales. Despite fan outcry for physical discs, data indicates that digital sales are dominant, with over half of Xbox Series consoles and a quarter of PlayStation 5 consoles lacking physical drives.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch eShop games for first half of 2026
Nintendo has released its list of best-selling games in Japan for the first half of 2026 on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch platforms. Pokemon Pokopia topped the charts for the Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led sales on the original Switch. The lists feature a mix of new releases and enduring popular titles.
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.