Switch 2 Continues to Dominate the Japanese Market: Sales Leaders

A recent report from Famitsu confirms that the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to dominate the Japanese gaming landscape, with sales figures consistently eclipsing those of its competitors.

From December 15 to December 21, the Nintendo Switch 2 once again delivered a powerhouse performance in Japan, moving 221,033 units and bringing its lifetime sales to an impressive 3.58 million. This sustained momentum has left rival consoles struggling to keep pace.

In stark contrast, both PlayStation 5 and Xbox hardware occupied much lower rungs on the sales ladder. The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition recorded 13,231 sales, while the legacy PlayStation 4 has nearly vanished from consumer interest, moving a mere 12 units.

Hardware Sales Rankings (December 15–21):

1. Nintendo Switch 2 – 221,033 (3,583,810)
2. Nintendo Switch OLED Model – 18,864 (9,383,918)
3. PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 13,231 (1,103,941)
4. Nintendo Switch Lite – 12,641 (6,792,689)
5. Nintendo Switch – 6,679 (20,206,761)
6. PlayStation 5 – 4,149 (5,865,430)
7. PlayStation 5 Pro – 1,927 (309,607)
8. Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 97 (24,502)
9. Xbox Series S – 50 (340,290)
10. Xbox Series X – 37 (323,838)
11. PlayStation 4 – 12 (7,930,136)

The software charts tell a similar story of Nintendo Switch 2 supremacy. Leading the charge is Mario Kart World, which maintained its pole position with 115,729 copies sold during the week.

Software Sales Top 10:

1. [SW2] Mario Kart World (Nintendo, 06/05/25) – 115,729 (2,573,736)
2. [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Z-A (The Pokemon Company, 10/16/25) – 72,820 (1,470,354)
3. [SW2] Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (The Pokemon Company, 10/16/25) – 54,096 (957,286)
4. [SW2] Kirby Air Riders (Nintendo, 11/20/25) – 49,220 (377,044)
5. [SW2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru – Higashi Nihon Hen + Nishi Nihon Hen – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Konami, 11/13/25) – 26,323 (158,381)
6. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru – Higashi Nihon Hen + Nishi Nihon Hen (Konami, 11/13/25) – 22,898 (199,905)
7. [SW2] Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo, 07/17/25) – 16,165 (419,948)
8. [NSW] Minecraft (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 16,038 (4,094,207)
9. [SW2] Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (Nintendo, 07/24/25) – 14,268 (111,628)
10. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo, 03/20/20) – 13,352 (8,297,279)

 

Source: iXBT.games