The latest Japanese boxed charts have been released by Famitsu, and the results are nothing short of astonishing. Mario Kart World has raced to the top of the charts with a staggering total of 782,566 copies sold. This impressive figure showcases the game’s immense popularity and solidifies its position as a must-have for Nintendo fans.
Trailing behind in second place is Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, specifically the Switch 1 version, which has sold 45,703 copies. Many were expecting another major release for the Switch 2 to quickly follow Mario Kart World, but it appears that consumers have largely gravitated towards Nintendo’s latest flagship title. It’s also worth mentioning that digital sales could further influence these figures in the long run.
Despite the absence of more Switch 2 games in the immediate follow-up to Mario Kart World, several noteworthy titles have made their mark in this week’s top ten. Both Zelda titles for the Switch 2 have made the list, alongside the Switch 2 version of Rune Factory and the critically acclaimed Yakuza 0: Director's Cut. Here’s a detailed look at the current Japanese top 10 games:
1. Mario Kart World - 782,566 copies sold 2. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Switch 1) - 45,703 copies sold 3. [Title] - [Sales] 4. [Title] - [Sales] 5. [Title] - [Sales] 6. [Title] - [Sales] 7. [Title] - [Sales] 8. [Title] - [Sales] 9. [Title] - [Sales] 10. [Title] - [Sales]In hardware news, the Switch 2 has launched with unprecedented success in Japan. The console has sold an impressive 947,931 units since its release, making it the fastest-selling console in Japan’s history. This remarkable achievement shatters the previous record held by the PlayStation 2, which sold 630,552 units at launch.
To further contextualize this success, other consoles like the Game Boy Advance sold 611,000, the Nintendo DS reached 468,000, and the original Switch managed 330,637 units sold at launch. Notably, the Switch 2 has already outsold the combined total of the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PlayStation 5 Pro. It is also edging closer to outselling the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, although it has yet to surpass the standard disc version.
With such strong sales figures, we can only anticipate that these numbers will continue to climb in the coming weeks, provided that Nintendo maintains adequate stock levels. The gaming community is eagerly awaiting to see where the Switch 2 will stand by the end of this year.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest hardware sales in Japan:
1. Switch 2 - 947,931 NEW 2. PlayStation 5 - 14,535 (Total: 5,690,661) 3. Switch OLED Model - 8,040 (Total: 9,060,680) 4. Switch Lite - 6,089 (Total: 6,581,795) 5. PlayStation 5 Pro - 4,230 (Total: 218,056) 6. Switch - 2,482 (Total: 20,109,545) 7. PlayStation 5 Digital Edition - 2,017 (Total: 974,094) 8. Xbox Series S - 163 (Total: 337,686) 9. Xbox Series X - 113 (Total: 320,660) 10. Xbox Series X Digital Edition - 57 (Total: 20,820) 11. PlayStation 4 - 24 (Total: 7,929,628)What are your thoughts on this week's sales figures? Share your opinions in the comments below!
