Once again, the latest Japanese charts from Famitsu reveal that Stellar Blade has maintained its position as the reigning champion. This PlayStation 5 title continues to impress with 13,033 units sold this week, adding to its total of 80,164 units. This feat is particularly noteworthy as it is the only non-Switch title in the top ten, showcasing its popularity among gamers.
While Stellar Blade holds on to the top spot, other titles have experienced fluctuations in the rankings. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! have dropped out of the top ten, creating space for familiar titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to climb back up to second place. Endless Ocean: Luminous also maintains its presence for the second consecutive week, generating 6,951 sales and securing the third position.
Hardware Dominance
In terms of hardware sales, the Nintendo Switch OLED continues to dominate the market. With an impressive 35,575 units sold this week, it surpasses Sony’s PS5, which sold 18,166 units. When all three Switch models are combined, the total unit sales reach 47,064, indicating a strong performance despite the upcoming release of the console’s successor.
Here is a breakdown of the top ten games and hardware sales for the week:
– [PS5] Stellar Blade – 13,033 (80,164)
– [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,652 (5,835,236)
– [NSW] Endless Ocean Luminous – 6,951 (35,296)
– [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 6,536 (3,559,654)
– [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 5,932 (7,765,947)
– [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 5,667 (3,521,944)
– [NSW] Minecraft – 5,469 (3,521,944)
– [NSW] Princess Peach: Showtime! – 5,469 (3,521,944)
– [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,058 (5,506,269)
– [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,550 (4,297,178)
Top Selling Hardware
– Switch OLED Model – 35,575 (7,231,271)
– PlayStation 5 – 18,166 (4,827,074)
– Switch Lite – 7,604 (5,841,449)
– Switch – 3,885 (19,790,275)
– Xbox Series X – 3,466 (274,587)
– PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 3,352 (770,755)
– Xbox Series S – 982 (311,834)
– PlayStation 4 – 80 (7,925,861)
The latest video game sales charts from Japan continue to showcase the popularity of established titles like Stellar Blade and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as well as the enduring dominance of the Nintendo Switch OLED in the hardware market. As the gaming industry evolves, it will be interesting to see how these trends shape the future of gaming in Japan and beyond.
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