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26/11/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: Nov 11 to Nov 17, 2024

1.Hardware
For the week of Nov 11, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) had a total of 38,491 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 8,462 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 18,416 units.

2. Software
Here`s the weekly software sales ranking from Nov 11 to Nov 17
https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

This ranking reflects the sales figures for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles, excluding digital copies.

The Nintendo Switch version and the PlayStation 5 version of “Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation” originally released on the Family Computer in 1988, have finally been released in HD-2D. The Nintendo Switch version ranked first, while the PlayStation 5 version ranked second. Together, both versions achieved total sales of 821,770 units.

The game offers numerous elements that provide a fresh experience, even for those who played the original version. Continuous sales are anticipated in the future, with expectations that total sales could surpass 1 million units as early as next week.

Following “Super Mario Party Jamboree” and “Mario & Luigi: Brothership”, four other titles featuring characters from the “Super Mario” series also ranked in the top 3.

“Luigi's Mansion 3,” released in 2019, has made a return to the top 10 after a long absence, highlighting the strong popularity of the series.

In 5th place was “Beyblade X XONE,” marking its first appearance. This action game, where players battle using “Beyblades,” a modernized version of the traditional Japanese toy Beygoma, sold 9,507 copies.

11/11/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: Oct 28 to Nov 3, 2024

1.Hardware
For the week of Oct 28, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) had a total of 39,849 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 11,566 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 15,578 units.

2. Software
Here`s the weekly software sales ranking from Oct 14 to Oct 20
https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

This ranking reflects the sales figures for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles, excluding digital copies.

“Super Mario Party Jamboree” is the latest party game in the “Super Mario” series, allowing players to control characters from the franchise and enjoy a variety of mini-games. It continues to perform impressively, selling 57,522 units and holding the top spot for the third consecutive week.

In their second week of release, the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions of “Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven” achieved notable rankings, coming in at second and seventh place, respectively.

In third place is “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,” the latest installment in the globally popular FPS series, which is experiencing steady sales growth.

Ranking at eighth place is the brand-new action game “FARMAGIA,” marking its first appearance in the market. The characters for this title were designed by manga artist Hiro Mashima, renowned for his work on “FAIRY TAIL” and “EDENS ZERO.” In its opening week, “FARMAGIA” sold 4,296 copies.

28/10/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: Oct 14 to Oct 20, 2024

1.Hardware
For the week of Oct 14, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) had a total of 37,294 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 9,649 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 16,911 units.

Meanwhile, on the hardware front, the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S models were released on October 15, 2024.

The revamped Xbox Series X is now a "digital edition" that omits the disk drive and is priced around $50 (\7,000) less than the previous model. In contrast, the new Xbox Series S model is approximately $50 (\5,400) more expensive but features an increased SSD capacity, upgrading from 512GB to 1TB.

2. Software
Here`s the weekly software sales ranking from Oct 14 to Oct 20
https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

This ranking reflects the sales figures for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles, excluding digital copies.

"Super Mario Party Jamboree," the latest party game in the popular series, has debuted at the top of the charts, selling 227,569 units. The game features five new boards and two remakes, and it boasts over 110 mini-games, making it the largest installment in the series. Expectations are high for its continued sales success in the future.

Following in second place is “Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025,” which also marks its debut on the list. This title celebrates the 20th anniversary of the "Professional Baseball Spirits" series and features Shohei Otani as part of the Japanese national team.

The game introduces two new modes: one from the perspective of a general manager and president of a professional baseball team, and the other from that of a high school baseball coach. These new elements have sparked significant discussion among fans.

Remarkably, “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”, “Minecraft”, and “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” continue to hold strong in today’s top 10 charts, proving the lasting appeal of these Nintendo Switch classics.

18/07/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: July 1 to July 7, 2024

1.Hardware
For the week of July 1, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) had a total of 33,231 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 24,553 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 14,460 units.

2. Software
Here`s the weekly software sales ranking from July 1 to July 7.
https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

This ranking is based on sales figures collected at retail stores for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles (such as pre-installed copies). This ranking does not include digital copies of games.

“Luigi's Mansion 2 HD” topped the list for the second week.

This title is the HD remaster for “Luigi's Mansion 2” originally released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2013. Thanks in part to the online coop gameplay for up to 4 players, the game has been well received and has sold 122,253 units in total.

Other titles featuring characters from the "Super Mario" series, such as "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" and "Paper Mario: Thousand Years Door" also performed well, with 5 titles making the top 10 this week.

"Dragon’s Strongest King Encyclopedia Battle Colosseum" made its debut in the software ranking at 9th place. Unfortunately the game only supports Japanese, possibly because the “Strongest King Encyclopediea” is mainly recognized in Japan.

This title is a battle simulation game in which players compete to raise the strongest dragon, choosing from a variety of dragons that appear in myths and folklore from around the world.

The game can also be enjoyed through local and online multiplayer for competitive play.

PS5、PS4、Switch、3DS等の推定ゲーム販売本数ランキング30件です。2024年7月1日～2024年7月7日に集計された店舗データが元になっています。

04/07/2024

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02/07/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: June 17 to June 23, 2024

1.Hardware
For the week of June 17, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) had a total of 26,476units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 19,661 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 7,721 units.

Interestingly, the PlayStation 4 continues to sell a few hundred units every week, even with the Sony and PlayStation Stores no longer selling the PlayStation 4.
This can be understood as left-over stock in the market, and gamers opting to purchase an older console that supports some of the games released for PlayStation 5, for almost half the price of the PlayStation 5.

2. Software
Here`s the weekly software sales ranking from June 17 to June 23.
https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

This ranking is based on sales figures collected at retail stores for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles (such as pre-installed copies). This ranking does not include digital copies of games.

The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions of “Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Edition” ranked 1st and 4th in its first appearance.

“Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Edition” comes with the action RPG “Elden Ring” released in 2022, and the DLC “Shadow Of The Erdtree” that was released on June 21as a bundled edition.

This DLC introduces new weapons, items, enemies to allow players to enjoy more challenges and high difficulty battle. Total sales of both versions have reached 31,020 units..

Among new releases, “Radiant Silvergun” came in 7th place. “Radiant Silvergun” is actually a shoot’em up game released in 1998 for arcades and the Sega Saturn. The SKU that ranked in 7th is the physical Nintendo Switch version licensed to and published by Super Deluxe Games, who have brought classics such as Clock Tower, Contra, Wizardry, and now Radiant Silvergun to the current generation of consoles.

Ranked 10th is “The Spirit Hunter Trilogy: Death Mark, NG, Death Mark II” is a collection of Japanese horror adventure games about psychic incidents and encounters with the unnatural all rolled into one game cartridge.

PS5、PS4、Switch、3DS等の推定ゲーム販売本数ランキング30件です。2024年6月3日～2024年6月9日に集計された店舗データが元になっています。

26/06/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: June 10 to June 16, 2024

1.Hardware
For this week of June 10, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) had a total of 25,639units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 19,336 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 8,556 units.

2. Software
Here`s the weekly software sales ranking from June 10 to June 16.
https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

5 of the top 10 titles in this week's ranking made their first appearances (3 titles if counting by unique title). The Nintendo Switch version of "Shin Megami Tensei V : Vengeance" took the top spot among them.

　This title is a revamped version of the RPG "Shin Megami Tensei V," which was released in 2021 and sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. It features an improved battle system and script, as well as new elements such as a new story path, "Canon of Vengeance" and has sold a total of 31,888 copies in its first week in the market.

　The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions also ranked 2nd and 7th, bringing the total sales of all versions to 56,865 units. If not for these versions of the game, the top 10 games for the reporting period would have likely been dominated by Nintendo Switch titles again.

　In 4th place was "Monster Hunter Stories," which also made its first appearance. This title is a remastered version of the title released on Nintendo 3DS in 2016, with higher visual quality and full voice support.

　A double pack that includes "Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin" is also available at various stores.

　In 10th place is the physical version of "Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley," an adventure game in which players take on the role of Snufkin and explore the "Moomin" world. The downloadable version of the game, which was released earlier, has also been highly acclaimed.

PS5、PS4、Switch、3DS等の推定ゲーム販売本数ランキング30件です。2024年6月3日～2024年6月9日に集計された店舗データが元になっています。

18/06/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: June 3 to June 9, 2024

1.Hardware
For this week of June 3, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) had a total of 37,161units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 17,338 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 12,058 units.

2. Software
Here`s the weekly software sales ranking from June 3 to June 9.
https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

This ranking based on sales figures collected at retail stores for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles (such as pre-installed copies). This ranking does not include digital copies of games.

The software ranking for the reported period is dominated with software for the Nintendo Switch, and 9 out of 10 titles and Nintendo first party titles, once again showing the strength of the Nintendo Switch in the Japanese market.

"Paper Mario RPG," which follows the adventures of Mario and his friends who have become as fluffy paper, is doing well. This week it sold 19,180 units, bringing its total sales to 168,833 units, making it the top-selling title for the third week in a row.

From 2nd and below, we see the “regulars” including Animal Crossing, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Minecraft and the noteworthy were the Super Mario Party, and Mario Party Super Stars ranked 7th and 9th respectively.

These are the 11th and 12th console titles in the "Mario Party" series, which offers a variety of mini-games. Although the former was released in 2018 and the latter in 2021, they are still popular among many users and can be expected to continue to sell well. Super Smash Bros Special ranked it at 8th , making a total of 6 titles featuring characters from the Super Mario series.

PS5、PS4、Switch、3DS等の推定ゲーム販売本数ランキング30件です。2024年6月3日～2024年6月9日に集計された店舗データが元になっています。

10/06/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: May 27 to June 2, 2024

1.Hardware
For this week of May 27, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) led to a total of 36,567units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 5,501 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 8,905 units.
Nintendo Switch continues to sell stably, and has reached an install-base of over 33 million units across the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and the OLED model in Japan alone.

2. Software
Here`s the weekly software sales ranking from May 27 to June 2.
https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

This ranking based on sales figures collected at retail stores for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles (such as pre-installed copies). This ranking does not include digital copes of games.

“Paper Mario RPG” continues to sell well with 34,004 copies sold during the reporting period, and over 14,000 units sold cumulatively to return to 1st place 2 weeks in row. As a remake of the original game released in 2004 on the Game Cube, Paper Marios RPG improves the game on various levels, including the graphics and game mechanics, leading to an optimistic outlook on the sales of the game.

For 2nd place and below, we see the “regulars” including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing and Super Smash Bros Special all ranking in. And Stellar Blade, the SIE funded title developed by Shift Up has ranked in at 5th place.

Another new title is Tokyo Psychodemic ranking in at 7th place. In this game, players use authentic forensic tools and collaborate with friends to unravel the mysteries of paranormal incidents. The director of this title, Shuuho Imai, is known to have directed both “Tokyo Majin Gakuen Denki” series and “Kowloon High-School Chronicles”.

As always, Nintendo Switch continues to be the dominant platform for Japan, as Stellar Blade is the only non-Nintendo Switch title that managed to make it into the top 10.

PS5、PS4、Switch、3DS等の推定ゲーム販売本数ランキング30件です。2024年5月6日～2024年5月12日に集計された店舗データが元になっています。

27/05/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: May 13 to May 19, 2024

1. Hardware
For the week of May 13th, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) led with a total of 30,579 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 13,827 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 6,583 units.
The Nintendo Switch has established a stable position in the Japanese market. On the hardware front, the Nintendo Switch has surpassed 32.9 million units in cumulative sales as of its 377th week since release. This achievement surpasses the record set by the Nintendo DS, which sold a cumulative total of 32.86 million units in 425 weeks after its release. However, overall, hardware sales have decreased compared to the previous week.

2. Software
Here's the weekly software sales ranking from May 13 to May 19.
This ranking is based on sales figures collected at retail stores for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles (such as pre-installed copies). This ranking does not include digital copies of games.

https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

The action-adventure game "Stellar Blade," developed by SHIFT UP, known for "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE," continues to perform well, maintaining its momentum with sales surpassing 10,000 units this week. With a cumulative total of 91,099 units sold, it has secured the top spot for the third consecutive week.

At the previous week, "Ring Fit Adventure," which made a significant sales surge and returned to the top 10 from being out of range, also performed well, recording strong sales this week. The cumulative sales total reached 3,571,900 units, marking its return to second place.

PS5、PS4、Switch、3DS等の推定ゲーム販売本数ランキング30件です。2024年5月6日～2024年5月12日に集計された店舗データが元になっています。

20/05/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: May 6 to May 12, 2024

1. Hardware
For the week of May 6th, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) led with a total of 35,575 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 18,166 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 7,604 units.
The Nintendo Switch has established a stable position in the Japanese market. Even after several years since its release, long-standing titles continue to drive sales, contributing to consistent hardware sales. While PlayStation 5 saw a slight decrease in sales since the end of February, it has seen a slight increase in sales in April due to the release of major titles. However, without continued releases of attractive games in the future, it may be difficult to expand demand further.

2. Software
Here's the weekly software sales ranking from May 6 to May 12.
This ranking is based on sales figures collected at retail stores for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles (such as pre-installed copies). This ranking does not include digital copies of games.

https://www.famitsu.com/ranking/game-sales/

The new game "Stellar Blade" by the Korean developer SHIFT UP, known for titles like "Goddess of Victory: Nikke," sold 13,033 copies this week, maintaining its top position in weekly sales for the second consecutive week. The total cumulative sales have reached 80,164 copies, indicating very strong performance.
Additionally, "FOREVER BLUE LUMINOUS" remains in the 3rd position, just as it did last week. This ocean adventure game allows players to freely explore the sea and supports online play for up to 30 players, suggesting continued steady sales in the future.

The notable entry this week is "Ring Fit Adventure" at 4th place, significantly increasing its sales from 25th place last week. Even after 4 and a half years since its release in 2019, it continues to be beloved by many users, with cumulative sales now reaching 3,559,654 copies. As we head towards summer, there is expected to be increased demand from those looking to get in shape, which could further boost sales from here.

PS5、PS4、Switch、3DS等の推定ゲーム販売本数ランキング30件です。2024年4月8日～2024年4月14日に集計された店舗データが元になっています。

13/05/2024

Weekly Famitsu Hardware/Software Sales
Reporting period: April 22 to May 5, 2024
1. Hardware
Due to the impact of long-term holidays in Japan, this ranking includes rankings for two weeks.
For the 2weeks of April 22nd, the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) led to a total of 72,529 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition with 43,033 units, and the Nintendo Switch Lite with 16,247 units.
Since the aggregation periods differ from the previous week, direct numerical comparisons are no longer possible. However, there have been no fluctuations in the rankings of sales figures.

2. Software
Here's the weekly software sales ranking from April 22 to May 5.
This ranking is based on sales figures collected at retail stores for physical copies, game download cards, and software bundles (such as pre-installed copies). This ranking does not include digital copies of games.

https://www.famitsu.com/article/202405/4633

This week's ranking saw six new titles enter the top 10, with "Stellar Blade" claiming the top spot. Developed by the South Korean studio SHIFT UP, this action-adventure game has garnered praise for its captivating characters and stylish sci-fi action, making for a promising start.

Following closely behind at second and fifth place are the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions of "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes" a new RPG created by a team of creators known for their work on various hits such as the "Suikoden" series.

At sixth place, we have the latest installment in the 35-year-old RPG franchise, the "Saga" series, titled "SaGa Emerald Beyond" Following closely at seventh place is the board game "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mezase! Saikyo Taishi!" based on the popular anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Both titles have been recording strong sales.

ファミ通発表の売上ランキング。今回は2024年4月22日～5月5日のゲームソフト＆ハード週間推定販売数まとめをお届け。