Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: February 14, 2022 to February 20, 2022

Units sold remain mixed for consoles the week between February 14 and February 20 with Switch consoles down from the week before by 17.90% to 96,929 units. PlayStation 5 units on the other hand experienced a massive rise by 74.77% for both its consoles combined to see 25,434 units sold for the week whereas Xbox Series has fallen 17.23% and 20.82% respectively for both Series X and Series S. The PlayStation 4 is up by 63.63% week-on-week while a small increase is observed for New 2DS LL.

It is thanks to the amazing people over at Famitsu that we get to see these charts on a weekly basis, so be sure to head over to their site here and show them lots of love! In addition, all the data you find below is accessible via Famitsu right here.

Sales of Hardware

Hardware Weekly Sales Change Lifetime Sales
Switch 23,862 (↓31.78%) 18,016,050
Switch Lite 13,906 (↓17.88%) 4,580,682
Switch OLED 59,161 (↓10.57%) 1,245,652
PS5 23,249 (↑75.29%) 1,172,683
PS5 Digital Edition 2,185 (↑69.15%) 213,395
Xbox Series X 1,936 (↓17.23%) 84,329
Xbox Series S 2,863 (↓20.82%) 68,449
PS4 11 (↑63.63%) 7,819,325
New 2DS LL 364 (↑1.10%) 1,182,294

As for sales of software, the chart welcomes three new releases for the week with Touken Ranbu Warriors (also known as Touken Ranbu Musou in Japan) taking the top spot at 113,159 copies sold in its first 4 days. As the name suggests, this would be a musou game centering around fifteen playable Touken Ranbu characters. Much of its gameplay is explained via its promotional video down below, so do have a look at it!

Next would be Horizon Forbidden West with both its PlayStation editions placing side by side at Numbers 3 and 4 at a total of 91,488 copies sold in its first 4 days. The game is set half a year after the events of Zero Dawn, continuing the story of Aloy. The game this time will allow players to explore a bigger map, undergo underwater exploration, experience the introduction of new weapons and many more. Much of its gameplay can be viewed through its trailer below.

Skip over to Number 8 and you will find the fifteenth instalment of The King of Fighters series, The King of Fighters XV. The PlayStation 4 version sells a total of 9,062 copies in its first 4 days. Note that the game is also available on other platforms including PC and Xbox. The game serves as the second chapter of the fourth canonical saga of the series. Check out its trailer down below and find out what it’s like!

Video Game Software Top 10


1. Touken Ranbu Warriors (NEW)
Sales: 113,159
Lifetime Sales: 113,159
Developer / Publisher: DMM GAMES
Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 17, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan


2. Pokémon Legends: Arceus (↓39.40%)
Sales: 84,925
Lifetime Sales: 2,008,795
Developer / Publisher: Pokemon
Platform: Switch
Release Date: January 28, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


3. Horizon Forbidden West (NEW)
Sales: 48,476
Lifetime Sales: 48,476
Developer / Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform: PS4
Release Date: February 17, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


4. Horizon Forbidden West (NEW)
Sales: 43,012
Lifetime Sales: 43,012
Developer / Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform: PS5
Release Date: February 17, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (↓13.59%)
Sales: 13,406
Lifetime Sales: 4,443,032
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: April 28, 2017
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


6. Mario Party Superstars (↓28.09%)
Sales: 10,651
Lifetime Sales: 876,158
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 29, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Nintendo


7. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (↓16.76%)
Sales:
9,268
Lifetime Sales: 4,773,647
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: December 7, 2018
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


8. The King of Fighters XV (NEW)
Sales: 9,062
Lifetime Sales: 9,062
Developer / Publisher: SNK
Platform: PS4
Release Date: February 17, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


9. Minecraft (↓13.09%)
Sales: 8,503
Lifetime Sales: 2,523,455
Developer / Publisher: Microsoft Japan
Platform: Switch
Release Date: June 21, 2018
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


10. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (↓15.77%)
Sales: 6,876
Lifetime Sales: 2,509,802
Developer / Publisher: Pokemon
Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 19, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


Video Game Software Top 11 – 30

Rank Status Title Weekly Sales Lifetime Sales
11   Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch
6,554 7,189,885
12   Ring Fit Adventure Switch
6,256 3,081,033
13   Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! Switch 5,053 2,602,131
14   The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Switch 4,519 1,960,168
15   Yawaraka Atama Juku: Issho ni Atama no Stretch Switch 4,410 252,619
16   Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Switch 4,333 931,577
17   Dying Light 2 PS4 4,136 38,602
18   Splatoon 2 Switch 3,582 4,034,805
19   Pokémon Sword and Shield Switch 3,311 4,313,123
20   Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Switch 3,197 1,021,510
21   New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Switch 2,455 1,161,059
22 NEW The King of Fighters XV PS5 2,414 2,414
23   Monster Hunter Rise Best Price Switch 2,411 26,135
24   Human: Fall Flat Switch 1,964 239,596
25   DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Switch 1,854 189,043
26   Futari de! Nyanko Daisensou Switch 1,645 124,119
27   Super Mario Party Switch 1,623 2,061,783
28   FIFA 22 Legacy Edition Switch 1,602 69,698
29   Super Mario Odyssey Switch 1,573 2,325,132
30   Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition PS4 1,569 73,256

As usual, if you find any faults with the lists above, please do not hesitate to let me know! Also, don’t shy away from dropping a comment or two down below and share your thoughts with us!

Source: Famitsu

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