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Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software and hardware sales data for Japan for the week of November 21, 2022 to November 27, 2022.

Following its debut last week, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet for Switch remained the highest selling game of the week, moving an additional 577,279 retail copies.

While a number of new titles including Gungrave G.O.R.E and KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Cursed Relic and the Perplexed launched last week, none of them charted in the top 10.


On the hardware side, the Switch family sold 156,127 units, the PlayStation 5 family sold 50,920 units, the Xbox Series family sold 11,939 units, and the PlayStation 4 family sold 2,220 units. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles continue to face stock issues.

Get the full sales charts below.

Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales)

1. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet (The Pokemon Company, 11/18/22) – 577,279 (3,114,571)
2. [NSW] Splatoon 3 (Nintendo, 09/09/22) – 39,322 (3,407,477)
3. [NSW] Minecraft (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 11,223 (2,866,629)
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 11,057 (4,917,646)
5. [PS5] Horizon Forbidden West (SIE, 02/18/22) – 10,107 (112,333)
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports (Nintendo, 04/29/22) – 9,682 (783,853)
7. [NSW] Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits (Bandai Namco, 10/27/22) – 5,414 (44,470)
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo, 12/07/18) – 4,478 (5,015,307)
9. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! (Konami, 11/19/20) – 4,108 (2,743,464)
10. [NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo, 03/25/22) – 3,994 (923,009)

Rankings 11 to 30 will be announced on December 2.

Hardware Sales (followed by lifetime sales)

1. Switch OLED Model – 99,863 (3,183,702)
2. PlayStation 5 – 45,530 (1,894,179)
3. Switch – 32,926 (18,899,449)
4. Switch Lite – 23,338 (4,993,867)
5. Xbox Series S – 9,031 (221,450)
6. PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 5,390 (297,238)
7. Xbox Series X – 2,908 (171,548)
8. PlayStation 4 – 2,220 (7,828,361)
9. New 2DS LL (including 2DS) – 65 (1,189,250)

Good week for all it seems.

 

[Luminoth-4545]

 

[Luminoth-4545]

 

[Interfectum]

 

[//DEVIL//]

Is there anyone in Japan doesn’t have a switch right now ?

I also honestly don’t get the hardware spike when new game is being released at this life stage of the switch.

It’s like ( according to this figure ) there are 90k people were saying ( I am not gonna buy switch for all the other Pokémon games that were released already, but once this Pokémon is out I am gonna buy one ).

I mean I get it. Software drives the hardware sales. It’s logic 101. But at this stage of the switch life, this huge increase isn’t normal.

Maybe because holidays I guess.

 

[Luminoth-4545]

Graph by Hiska-kun from InstallBase

After week 48

2022: 4.16 million
2021: 4.81 million
2020: 4.98 million
2019: 3.54 million
2018: 2.43 million
2017: 2.56 million

 

[Luminoth-4545]

The second week retail sales of Pokemon Scarlet/Violet are higher than all the other 3DS and NSW mainline Pokemon games apart from X and Y, digital will put it well above X and Y though.



Famitsu Sales: Week 42, 2013 (Oct 14 - Oct 20)

01./01. [3DS] Pokemon X / Y # (Pokemon Co.) {2013.10.12} (¥4.800) - 591.025 / 2.687.075 <80-100%> (-72%)

Famitsu Sales: Week 48, 2014 (Nov 24 - Nov 30)

01./01. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire # (Pokemon Co.) {2014.11.21} (¥4.571) - 320.960 / 1.855.553 <80-100%> (-79%)

Famitsu Sales: Week 48, 2016 (Nov 21 - Nov 27)

01./01. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Moon # (Pokemon Co.) {2016.11.18} (¥4.980) - 422.346 / 2.327.453 <80-100%> (-78%)

Famitsu Sales: Week 47, 2018 (Nov 19 - Nov 25)

01./01. [NSW] Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Let's Go, Eevee! # (Pokemon Co.) {2018.11.16} (¥5.980) - 157.694 / 821.892 <60-80%> (-76%)

Famitsu Sales: Week 47, 2019 (Nov 18 - Nov 24)

01./01. [NSW] Pokemon Sword / Shield # (Pokemon Co.) {2019.11.15} (¥5.980) - 382.540 / 1.747.084 <80-100%> (-72%)

Famitsu Sales: Week 48, 2021 (Nov 22 - Nov 28)

01./01. [NSW] Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl # (Pokemon Co.) {2021.11.19} (¥5.980) - 355.046 / 1.750.688 <60-80%> (-75%)

Famitsu Sales: Week 48, 2022 (Nov 21 - Nov 27)

01./01. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet # (Pokemon Co.) {2022.11.18} (¥5.980) - 577.279 / 3.114.571 <80-100%> (-77%)

 

[Luminoth-4545]

Is there anyone in Japan doesn’t have a switch right now ?

I also honestly don’t get the hardware spike when new game is being released at this life stage of the switch.

It’s like ( according to this figure ) there are 90k people were saying ( I am not gonna buy switch for all the other Pokémon games that were released already, but once this Pokémon is out I am gonna buy one ).

I mean I get it. Software drives the hardware sales. It’s logic 101. But at this stage of the switch life, this huge increase isn’t normal.

Maybe because holidays I guess.

The maximum that switch can sell in Japan (IMO) is probably something like 35 million so with Switch just passing 27 million there are still lots of sales ahead.

 

[sandbood]

Nintendo Switch is going to be the best selling video game machine in Japan.

 

[smbu2000]

Is there anyone in Japan doesn’t have a switch right now ?

I also honestly don’t get the hardware spike when new game is being released at this life stage of the switch.

It’s like ( according to this figure ) there are 90k people were saying ( I am not gonna buy switch for all the other Pokémon games that were released already, but once this Pokémon is out I am gonna buy one ).

I mean I get it. Software drives the hardware sales. It’s logic 101. But at this stage of the switch life, this huge increase isn’t normal.

Maybe because holidays I guess.

Well there are always kids coming of age (as in video game playing age) and as they become old enough I’m sure their parents/grandparents buy them a switch as that is the default choice here in Japan.

Also some older people just don’t buy into a system until really late. My mother-in-law was just recently talking about buying a Switch. Considering over 27 million have already been sold here, that is pretty late!

 

[Bragr]

Pokemon is selling gargantuan numbers, it likely sold another 2-ish million in the second week. Nintendo going from Splatoon 3 to Pokemon in a few months is some lavish type of success. They had 3-4 massive exclusive success stories in 2022.

Minecraft Switch is continuing to sell big, I see the Horizon bundle got stock.

 

[Mozza]

Don't these people watch those Digital Foundry videos.

 

[Interfectum]

Pokemon is selling gargantuan numbers, it likely sold another 2-ish million in the second week. Nintendo going from Splatoon 3 to Pokemon in a few months is some lavish type of success. They had 3-4 massive exclusive success stories in 2022.

Minecraft Switch is continuing to sell big, I see the Horizon bundle got stock.

Nintendo quietly dominating the gaming landscape while the giants go at each other with massive budget games, subscription services and court battles.

 

[Chastten]

It’s like ( according to this figure ) there are 90k people were saying ( I am not gonna buy switch for all the other Pokémon games that were released already, but once this Pokémon is out I am gonna buy one ).

I mean I get it. Software drives the hardware sales. It’s logic 101. But at this stage of the switch life, this huge increase isn’t normal.

Maybe because holidays I guess.

Kids who weren't old enough 2 years ago, might be old enough to own their own Switch now.

People upgrading from their launch Switch

People waiting for an actual open world Pokémon game that doesn't feels and plays like a DS/3DS game. Yeah, the game is a technical disaster, but at least it feels 'new'.

Plenty of reasons why people get a Switch now.

 

[Interfectum]

Kids who weren't old enough 2 years ago, might be old enough to own their own Switch now.

People upgrading from their launch Switch

People waiting for an actual open world Pokémon game that doesn't feels and plays like a DS/3DS game. Yeah, the game is a technical disaster, but at least it feels 'new'.

Plenty of reasons why people get a Switch now.

I'm in a few categories.

I got the OLED Switch because my launch one is dead.

Two of my kids are now old enough to want a Switch so now there's two Switch Lites in the house as well.

 

[Sojiro]

Still happy to see Splatoon 3 still pulling good numbers even with how long it has been out, the game deserves it. Surprised Switch hardware still that high this week.

 

[Orbital2060]

Minecraft maybe getting a bump from hardware sales. Its usually around 8k a week.

 

[Luminoth-4545]

Top 30 this week

Famitsu Sales: Week 48, 2022 (Nov 21 - Nov 27)

01./01. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet # <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2022.11.18} (¥5.980) - 577.279 / 3.114.571 <80-100%> (-77%)
02./02. [NSW] Splatoon 3 <ACT> (Nintendo) {2022.09.09} (¥5.980) - 39.322 / 3.407.477 <80-100%> (+6%)
03./06. [NSW] Minecraft # <ADV> (Microsoft Game Studios) {2018.06.21} (¥3.600) - 11.223 / 2.866.629 <80-100%> (+51%)
04./07. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe <RCE> (Nintendo) {2017.04.28} (¥5.980) - 11.057 / 4.917.646 <80-100%> (+51%)
05./15. [PS5] Horizon Forbidden West # <RPG> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.02.18} (¥7.900) - 10.107 / 112.333 <80-100%> (+170%)
06./12. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports # <SPT> (Nintendo) {2022.04.29} (¥4.980) - 9.682 / 783.853 <80-100%> (+123%)
07./13. [NSW] Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits # <SPT> (Bandai Namco Entertainment) {2022.10.27} (¥5.980) - 5.414 / 44.470 <40-60%> (+26%)
08./16. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate # <FTG> (Nintendo) {2018.12.07} (¥7.200) - 4.478 / 5.015.307 <80-100%> (+22%)
09./24. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! <TBL> (Konami) {2020.11.19} (¥6.300) - 4.108 / 2.743.464 <80-100%> (+46%)
10./23. [NSW] Kirby and the Forgotten Land <ACT> (Nintendo) {2022.03.25} (¥5.980) - 3.994 / 923.009 <80-100%> (+41%)
11./20. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars <ETC> (Nintendo) {2021.10.29} (¥5.980) - 3.894 / 1.068.102 <80-100%> (+32%)
12./28. [PS5] Gran Turismo 7 # <RCE> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.03.04} (¥7.900) - 3.818 / 193.301 <80-100%> (+44%)
13./03. [PS5] God of War: Ragnarok # <ACT> (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.11.09} (¥7.900) - 3.730 / 43.008 <60-80%> (-62%)
14./25. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons # <ETC> (Nintendo) {2020.03.20} (¥5.980) - 3.689 / 7.356.138 <80-100%> (+32%)
15./22. [NSW] Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival <ACT> (Bandai Namco Entertainment) {2022.09.22} (¥5.980) - 3.680 / 72.031 <40-60%> (+28%)
16./10. [NSW] Sonic Frontiers <ACT> (Sega) {2022.11.08} (¥5.990) - 3.679 / 35.583 <60-80%> (-37%)
17./14. [NSW] Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Offline # <RPG> (Square Enix) {2022.09.15} (¥7.800) - 3.532 / 231.932 <80-100%> (-11%)
18./05. [NSW] Tactics Ogre: Reborn <SLG> (Square Enix) {2022.11.11} (¥4.982) - 3.486 / 47.956 <80-100%> (-55%)
19./00. [NSW] Omori <RPG> (Fangamer) {2022.11.24} (¥4.000) - 2.903 / NEW <40-60%>
20./00. [NSW] FIFA 23: Legacy Edition <SPT> (Electronic Arts) {2022.09.30} (¥3.909) - 2.819 / 33.074 <60-80%>
21./00. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure # <HOB> (Nintendo) {2019.10.18} (¥7.980) - 2.786 / 3.301.611 <80-100%>
22./00. [PS4] Gungrave G.O.R.E <ACT> (‪Prime Matter‬) {2022.11.22} (¥6.800) - 2.785 / NEW <40-60%>
23./00. [NSW] KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! Cursed Relic and the Perplexed Adventurers # <RPG> (Entergram) {2022.11.24} (¥7.980) - 2.305 / NEW <40-60%>
24./00. [PS5] Gungrave G.O.R.E <ACT> (‪Prime Matter‬) {2022.11.22} (¥6.800) - 2.145 / NEW <40-60%>
25./21. [PS4] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II <ACT> (Activision) {2022.10.28} (¥8.800) - 2.141 / 41.405 <80-100%> (-27%)
26./18. [NSW] Harvestella <RPG> (Square Enix) {2022.11.04} (¥6.982) - 2.107 / 38.704 <80-100%> (-35%)
27./19. [NSW] Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 [Special Price] <PZL> (Sega) {2022.11.17} (¥3.500) - 2.103 / 5.194 <20-40%> (-32%)
28./00. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild # <ADV> (Nintendo) {2017.03.03} (¥6.980) - 2.086 / 2.096.921 <80-100%>
29./17. [NSW] Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl # <RPG> (Pokemon Co.) {2021.11.19} (¥5.980) - 2.047 / 2.598.403 <80-100%> (-42%)
30./00. [NSW] Super Mario Maker 2 # <ACT> (Nintendo) {2019.06.28} (¥5.980) - 2.031 / 1.249.812 <80-100%>

Top 30

NSW - 24
PS5 - 4
PS4 - 2

 

[Spaceman292]

Don't these people watch those Digital Foundry videos.

No they're too busy enjoying things

 

[Kerotan]

PS5 IS A FUCKING BEAST.

Give them stock and they will come.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Gran Turismo 7 close to 200k on PS5 alone is not that bad all things considered.

Good week for PS5, over 50k consoles sold. Switch...i won't even comment at this point, lmao.

 

[Orbital2060]

PS5 IS A FUCKING BEAST.

Give them stock and they will come.

Again, it doesnt matter how many hw units the PS5 sells in Japan, when their software sales dont even cross the 4k mark needed for a top ten entry this week. The Horizon FW sales are from bundles. The question remains why «no one» in Japan are buying PS5 software.

 

[Kerotan]

Again, it doesnt matter how many hw units the PS5 sells in Japan, when their software sales dont even cross the 4k mark needed for a top ten entry this week. The Horizon FW sales are from bundles. The question remains why «no one» in Japan are buying PS5 software.

Digital, GAAS games and most ps5 in Japan bought by Scalpers sent to other Asian countries. Sony don't care as they're making good profit off each ps5 as PlayStation gamers spend quite a bit.

 

[Azelover]

Respectable numbers for PS5. As far as the Switch, I'm surprised it is still going so strong. It's probably gonna reach a plateau sooner or later. I was thinking it would have happened already to be honest. These levels of sales can't be taken for granted.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Again, it doesnt matter how many hw units the PS5 sells in Japan, when their software sales dont even cross the 4k mark needed for a top ten entry this week. The Horizon FW sales are from bundles. The question remains why «no one» in Japan are buying PS5 software.

This isn’t the 90s. Digital games are a thing.
Stuff like GT7 crossed the 200k on PS5 alone…physical sales. It’s not amazing but also not a tragedy.

 

[Lasha]

Respectable numbers for PS5. As far as the Switch, I'm surprised it is still going so strong. It's probably gonna reach a plateau sooner or later. I was thinking it would have happened already to be honest. These levels of sales can't be taken for granted.

Not much PS5 software to buy and scalpers selling to the rest of Asia.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

About PS5 supply for japan:

 

[Goalus]

Xbox Series is about to pass OG Xbox LTD numbers!

 

[Woopah]

Is there anyone in Japan doesn’t have a switch right now ?

I also honestly don’t get the hardware spike when new game is being released at this life stage of the switch.

It’s like ( according to this figure ) there are 90k people were saying ( I am not gonna buy switch for all the other Pokémon games that were released already, but once this Pokémon is out I am gonna buy one ).

I mean I get it. Software drives the hardware sales. It’s logic 101. But at this stage of the switch life, this huge increase isn’t normal.

Maybe because holidays I guess.

These are normal holiday sales so it isn't a huge hardware spike. But having said, more people have bought this Pokémon game in Japan in the first two weeks than any other, so it's very likely that it has attracted people who didn't play Pokémon before.

Respectable numbers for PS5. As far as the Switch, I'm surprised it is still going so strong. It's probably gonna reach a plateau sooner or later. I was thinking it would have happened already to be honest. These levels of sales can't be taken for granted.

Hardware sales have already plateaued, and are now declining. Switch software on the other hand is still growing.

 

[Mr Moose]

Xbox Series is about to pass OG Xbox LTD numbers!

472,994? It might take a while longer.

 

[Goalus]

472,994? It might take a while longer.

I'd say it could happen by mid-January.