Nintendo Switch 2 Dominates Japanese Hardware Sales
The Nintendo Switch 2 has consistently led hardware sales in Japan across multiple reporting periods. Recent data shows it outselling competitors significantly, even before a reported price increase. Popular titles like Rhythm Heaven Groove and Pokemon Pokopia are driving its software success.
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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.
Famitsu sales (6/8/26 – 6/14/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 hardware leads in Japan
The latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading with 25,793 units sold for the week of June 8-14. The PlayStation 5 and its variants followed, with the Nintendo Switch Lite and OLED models also showing strong performance. In software, Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 debuted at number one on the charts.
Famitsu sales (5/11/26 – 5/17/26) – big Nintendo Switch 2 sales ahead of price increase
Famitsu reports the latest Japanese hardware sales figures, with the Nintendo Switch 2 leading sales at 217,922 units. Software charts show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at the top, followed by several Nintendo Switch 2 titles like Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World. The data also includes sales for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.
Famitsu sales (4/6/26 – 4/12/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 leads hardware sales
The latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu for the week of April 6-12, 2026, shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading with 52,058 units sold. Software charts are topped by 'Pokemon Pokopia' on the Switch 2, followed by 'Mario Kart World' and 'Starfield' on PlayStation 5.
