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It's the 6th biggest retail launch for the series as a whole, most likely 3rd, maybe 2nd with digital.
Third biggest launch on Nintendo Switch 2 yet.
Third biggest launch on Nintendo Switch 2 yet.
November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's the 6th biggest retail launch for the series as a whole, most likely 3rd, maybe 2nd with digital.
Third biggest launch on Nintendo Switch 2 yet.
Third biggest launch on Nintendo Switch 2 yet.
Kirby Air Riders just had the biggest launch for a Kirby spin off in Japan, more than twice that of the GameCube original.
Similar to Pikmin, Air Ride was an odd game that sold fairly well for the NGC, interesting what a game on popular hardware can do.
Similar to Pikmin, Air Ride was an odd game that sold fairly well for the NGC, interesting what a game on popular hardware can do.
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Kirby Air Riders just had the biggest launch for a Kirby spin off in Japan, more than twice that of the GameCube original.
Similar to Pikmin, Air Ride was an odd game that sold fairly well for the NGC, interesting what a game on popular hardware can do.
Similar to Pikmin, Air Ride was an odd game that sold fairly well for the NGC, interesting what a game on popular hardware can do.
Hardware sales
Big increase of PS5 sales with the release of the Japan only model
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Big increase of PS5 sales with the release of the Japan only model
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November 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hardware sales
Big increase of PS5 sales with the release of the Japan only model
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Big increase of PS5 sales with the release of the Japan only model
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Game Sales (Nov 17 - Nov 23)
1[SW2] Kirby Air Riders - 195.594 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 67.068 / 2.202.125
3[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 28.480 / 1.271.576
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1[SW2] Kirby Air Riders - 195.594 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 67.068 / 2.202.125
3[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 28.480 / 1.271.576
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November 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Game Sales (Nov 17 - Nov 23)
1[SW2] Kirby Air Riders - 195.594 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 67.068 / 2.202.125
3[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 28.480 / 1.271.576
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1[SW2] Kirby Air Riders - 195.594 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 67.068 / 2.202.125
3[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 28.480 / 1.271.576
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Total retail sales of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in Japan have surpassed 2 MILLION units.
Digital sales likely put it over 3m, it should be the best selling game of the year.
Digital sales likely put it over 3m, it should be the best selling game of the year.
November 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Total retail sales of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in Japan have surpassed 2 MILLION units.
Digital sales likely put it over 3m, it should be the best selling game of the year.
Digital sales likely put it over 3m, it should be the best selling game of the year.
Haven't been putting much attention to it, but Call of Duty continues its downward spiral in Japan with Black Ops 7 hitting rock bottom at the series lowest retail launch since COD 3, less than half of Black Ops 6.
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Haven't been putting much attention to it, but Call of Duty continues its downward spiral in Japan with Black Ops 7 hitting rock bottom at the series lowest retail launch since COD 3, less than half of Black Ops 6.
Here's a poster for Kirby Air Riders included in the newest issue of Famitsu
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Here's a poster for Kirby Air Riders included in the newest issue of Famitsu
Comparing retail launch sales of Momotaro Dentetsu 2 with other games in the series.
While its a big drop from the previous game (less than half its launch) its still the 5th biggest launch for the series.
These games have legs should it should do well over the holidays
While its a big drop from the previous game (less than half its launch) its still the 5th biggest launch for the series.
These games have legs should it should do well over the holidays
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Comparing retail launch sales of Momotaro Dentetsu 2 with other games in the series.
While its a big drop from the previous game (less than half its launch) its still the 5th biggest launch for the series.
These games have legs should it should do well over the holidays
While its a big drop from the previous game (less than half its launch) its still the 5th biggest launch for the series.
These games have legs should it should do well over the holidays
Hardware sales
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November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Hardware sales
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Game Sales (Nov 10 - Nov 16)
1[SWI] Momotaro Dentstsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - 90.706 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 63.230 / 2.135.057
3[SW2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 56.807 / NEW
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1[SWI] Momotaro Dentstsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - 90.706 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 63.230 / 2.135.057
3[SW2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 56.807 / NEW
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November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Game Sales (Nov 10 - Nov 16)
1[SWI] Momotaro Dentstsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - 90.706 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 63.230 / 2.135.057
3[SW2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 56.807 / NEW
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1[SWI] Momotaro Dentstsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - 90.706 / NEW
2[SW2] Mario Kart World - 63.230 / 2.135.057
3[SW2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 56.807 / NEW
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Comparing retail launch sales of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment with other musou titles for the past few years.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Comparing retail launch sales of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment with other musou titles for the past few years.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Comparing retail launch sales of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment with other musou titles for the past few years.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Comparing retail launch sales of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment with other musou titles for the past few years.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Lowest launch for the series yet, huge drop from the second game while also slightly lower then the original Wii U.
Somehow better than DW: Origins.
Hardware Sales
We won't be seeing the impact of the PS5 Digital Japan only model for a couple of weeks
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We won't be seeing the impact of the PS5 Digital Japan only model for a couple of weeks
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November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hardware Sales
We won't be seeing the impact of the PS5 Digital Japan only model for a couple of weeks
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We won't be seeing the impact of the PS5 Digital Japan only model for a couple of weeks
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Game Sales (Nov 3 - Nov 9)
1[SW2] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - 73.183 / NEW
2[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 54.904 / 1.205.487
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 54.413 / 2.071.827
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1[SW2] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - 73.183 / NEW
2[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 54.904 / 1.205.487
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 54.413 / 2.071.827
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November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Game Sales (Nov 3 - Nov 9)
1[SW2] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - 73.183 / NEW
2[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 54.904 / 1.205.487
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 54.413 / 2.071.827
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1[SW2] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - 73.183 / NEW
2[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 54.904 / 1.205.487
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 54.413 / 2.071.827
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On November 21st, a Japanese launguage only, digital only PS5 will release in Japan for 55k yen.
That's a drop from the 67k yen the digital SKU currently goes for, but still more than the 44k yen it launched at.
Doing the same as Nintendo to remain price competitive in Japan
That's a drop from the 67k yen the digital SKU currently goes for, but still more than the 44k yen it launched at.
Doing the same as Nintendo to remain price competitive in Japan
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
On November 21st, a Japanese launguage only, digital only PS5 will release in Japan for 55k yen.
That's a drop from the 67k yen the digital SKU currently goes for, but still more than the 44k yen it launched at.
Doing the same as Nintendo to remain price competitive in Japan
That's a drop from the 67k yen the digital SKU currently goes for, but still more than the 44k yen it launched at.
Doing the same as Nintendo to remain price competitive in Japan
Hardware, year on year
SW2: 2.55m
SWI: 1.25m (-49%)
PS5: 710k (-38%)
XSX: 29k (-70%)
SW2: 2.55m
SWI: 1.25m (-49%)
PS5: 710k (-38%)
XSX: 29k (-70%)
November 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Hardware, year on year
SW2: 2.55m
SWI: 1.25m (-49%)
PS5: 710k (-38%)
XSX: 29k (-70%)
SW2: 2.55m
SWI: 1.25m (-49%)
PS5: 710k (-38%)
XSX: 29k (-70%)
Best selling games for the year so far, October update.
Good launches for Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Ghost of Yotei.
Big releases for November include Hyrule Warriors (6th), Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (13th) and Kirby Air Riders (20th)
Good launches for Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Ghost of Yotei.
Big releases for November include Hyrule Warriors (6th), Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (13th) and Kirby Air Riders (20th)
November 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Best selling games for the year so far, October update.
Good launches for Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Ghost of Yotei.
Big releases for November include Hyrule Warriors (6th), Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (13th) and Kirby Air Riders (20th)
Good launches for Pokemon, Dragon Quest and Ghost of Yotei.
Big releases for November include Hyrule Warriors (6th), Momotaro Dentetsu 2 (13th) and Kirby Air Riders (20th)
This week, total sales of Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan overtook those of the Dreamcast, that's 2.55m vs. 2.49m, 4 1/2 years undone in 22 weeks.
Next up is the Wii U at 3.30m
(The sudden downturn in Switch 2 sales is Famitsu hard adjusting their data)
Next up is the Wii U at 3.30m
(The sudden downturn in Switch 2 sales is Famitsu hard adjusting their data)
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This week, total sales of Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan overtook those of the Dreamcast, that's 2.55m vs. 2.49m, 4 1/2 years undone in 22 weeks.
Next up is the Wii U at 3.30m
(The sudden downturn in Switch 2 sales is Famitsu hard adjusting their data)
Next up is the Wii U at 3.30m
(The sudden downturn in Switch 2 sales is Famitsu hard adjusting their data)
Could've been a bigger launch, but the announcement of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined took some interest.
Its the 8th biggest launch on PS5 yet, 4th biggest for Swtich 2.
Its the 8th biggest launch on PS5 yet, 4th biggest for Swtich 2.
November 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Could've been a bigger launch, but the announcement of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined took some interest.
Its the 8th biggest launch on PS5 yet, 4th biggest for Swtich 2.
Its the 8th biggest launch on PS5 yet, 4th biggest for Swtich 2.
Comparing retail launch sales with Dragon Quest I & II with other remakes in the series.
Nearly half of last year's DQIII, but a bigger launch than other remakes of DQ I & II.
Should be over 600k with digital, good launch.
Nearly half of last year's DQIII, but a bigger launch than other remakes of DQ I & II.
Should be over 600k with digital, good launch.
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Comparing retail launch sales with Dragon Quest I & II with other remakes in the series.
Nearly half of last year's DQIII, but a bigger launch than other remakes of DQ I & II.
Should be over 600k with digital, good launch.
Nearly half of last year's DQIII, but a bigger launch than other remakes of DQ I & II.
Should be over 600k with digital, good launch.
Hardware Sales
This week Nintendo Switch 2 outsold the Dreamcast in Japan
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This week Nintendo Switch 2 outsold the Dreamcast in Japan
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November 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Hardware Sales
This week Nintendo Switch 2 outsold the Dreamcast in Japan
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This week Nintendo Switch 2 outsold the Dreamcast in Japan
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Game Sales (Oct 27 - Nov 2)
1[SWI] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 232.250 / NEW
2[PS5] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 96.812 / NEW
3[SW2] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 84.456 / NEW
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1[SWI] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 232.250 / NEW
2[PS5] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 96.812 / NEW
3[SW2] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 84.456 / NEW
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November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Game Sales (Oct 27 - Nov 2)
1[SWI] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 232.250 / NEW
2[PS5] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 96.812 / NEW
3[SW2] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 84.456 / NEW
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1[SWI] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 232.250 / NEW
2[PS5] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 96.812 / NEW
3[SW2] Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - 84.456 / NEW
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Thanks to all suporters on Patreon, we've archived the 2015 Famitsu Top 1000, here are updates for hundreds of games for the 7th and 8th systems.
Updated data is also available on the main site
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Updated data is also available on the main site
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November 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Thanks to all suporters on Patreon, we've archived the 2015 Famitsu Top 1000, here are updates for hundreds of games for the 7th and 8th systems.
Updated data is also available on the main site
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Updated data is also available on the main site
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Hardware sales
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October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hardware sales
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Game Sales (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 195.849 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 71.991 / 684.896
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 35.176 / 1.966.569
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1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 195.849 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 71.991 / 684.896
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 35.176 / 1.966.569
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October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Game Sales (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 195.849 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 71.991 / 684.896
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 35.176 / 1.966.569
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1[SWI] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - 195.849 / NEW
2[SW2] Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 71.991 / 684.896
3[SW2] Mario Kart World - 35.176 / 1.966.569
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