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Famitsu Sales: 6/1/26 – 6/7/26
Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan from June 1 to June 7, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch remained the top seller, while the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was the highest new release. Hardware sales were led by the Switch 2, followed by the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch families.
Famitsu sales (6/1/26 – 6/7/26) – first week sales revealed for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2
Famitsu has released Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of June 1st to June 7th. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales with 23,059 units, while Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth debuted at number two on the software charts with 30,657 units sold on the platform.
UK: Nintendo Switch 2 sales tracking similar to Xbox One as now sold one million
The Nintendo Switch 2 has reached one million sales in the United Kingdom, making it the second fastest-selling Nintendo console in the region behind the Wii. Its sales trajectory is currently mirroring that of the Xbox One, which also took 52 weeks to reach the one million sales milestone in the UK.
Nintendo Switch 2 sells 1 million units in the UK, 30 weeks faster than Switch 1
The Nintendo Switch 2 has surpassed one million units sold in the UK, achieving this milestone 30 weeks faster than the original Nintendo Switch. This makes it the sixth fastest-selling home console in UK history and the second best-selling Nintendo hardware in the region, trailing only the Wii. Worldwide, the Switch 2 has sold nearly 20 million units.
Famitsu Sales: 5/25/26 – 5/31/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of May 25th to May 31st. The report details the top-selling titles and their respective sales figures for the period.
PlayStation’s First-Party Game Sales Have Been On Decline Since 2020, Data Shows
Data indicates that Sony's first-party game sales have been in a steady decline since the 2020 financial year, falling from 58.4 million units to 28.9 million in 2024, with a slight increase to 32.1 million in 2025. This trend coincides with challenges in the company's live-service game strategy and long development cycles for major titles, despite recent successes like Helldivers 2.
New data shows Sony has been selling fewer and fewer copies of its PlayStation exclusives since 2020
New data indicates that Sony's first-party PlayStation exclusive game sales have been declining since the 2020 fiscal year, with a notable dip in FY24 before a slight recovery in FY25. This trend coincides with the launch of the PlayStation 5 and the company's initial strategy of releasing some exclusives on PC, a practice Sony has recently stated it will discontinue.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was April 2026's best-selling game in the US
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US in April 2026, generating over $41 million. Pragmata and Crimson Desert followed in second and third place, respectively. The report also noted growth in console and subscription spending, with Fortnite leading in monthly players.
Famitsu software sales (5/18/26 – 5/24/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of May 18-24. Nintendo Switch titles dominated the charts, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leading sales. Several new releases, including Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, appeared in the top rankings.
Donkey Kong 64 beat Pokemon mania to become the best-selling game of 1999 in the US
Donkey Kong 64 was the best-selling video game in the US for 1999, surpassing even the immense popularity of Pokemon Red and Blue. Despite launching in late November, the Nintendo 64 title achieved this feat by selling over 2.3 million units in the US. The article also lists other notable games from 1999 that Donkey Kong 64 outsold.
Famitsu software sales (5/11/26 – 5/17/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of May 11-17, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with over 98,000 units sold. Several Nintendo Switch 2 titles also appeared in the top 30, including Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World.
Famitsu Sales: 5/11/26 – 5/17/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of May 11th to May 17th. The report details sales figures for various game titles within the Japanese market.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for April 2026 – Tomodachi Life beats out everything
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped the U.S. best-selling games chart for April 2026, followed by new release Pragmata. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 also saw a significant jump in sales, likely due to the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The list includes titles from Nintendo, Capcom, Pearl Abyss, and Microsoft.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Beat Every Other Game In The US Last Month
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US for April 2026, generating over $41 million in sales and becoming the ninth best-selling game of the year. Overall consumer spending in the US reached $4.3 billion for the month, a 3% increase year-over-year, with Nintendo's Switch 2 console leading hardware sales.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Beat Every Other Game In The US Last Month
US video game spending reached $4.3 billion in April 2026, a 3% increase year-over-year, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topping sales charts. Nintendo's Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform, driving a 44% increase in new physical software sales.
Japan’s best-selling games of April 2026 – Tomodachi Life sees big sales in first month
Famitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in April 2026, selling over 700,000 copies. Pokemon Pokopia also saw strong sales, while Pragmata debuted on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo led as the top publisher, and the Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware.
Capcom Reports 93 Percent of its Sales Are Digital, PC Accounted for 32 Million Sales in FY26
Capcom reported that 93 percent of its total sales were digital during the 2025 fiscal year, with PC accounting for 32.17 million units sold, marking the third consecutive year PC has led sales. The company aims to reach 100 million annual sales by strengthening its global sales network and nurturing older IPs like Mega Man and Devil May Cry.
Famitsu Sales: 4/27/26 – 5/10/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan covering the two-week period from April 27th to May 10th. The report details sales figures for various game titles within the Japanese market.
PS5 Exclusive Saros Gets Off to 'Lukewarm' Start With Around 300,000 Copies Sold, According to Analyst Data
The PlayStation 5 exclusive game Saros has achieved approximately 300,000 unit sales and generated over $22 million in revenue within its first two weeks of release, according to analyst data. This indicates a lukewarm commercial performance for the title.
Nintendo Says Approximately 40% Of Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Players Are Switch 2 Owners
Nintendo has revealed that approximately 40% of players enjoying Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Nintendo Switch are using the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. The social simulation game sold over 3.8 million units globally in its first two weeks.
