Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: February 7, 2022 to February 13, 2022

Video Game consoles saw mixed results for the week between February 7 and February 13, but sales have improved 21.69% for Switch consoles to a total of 118,065 units, up from 92,452 units the week before. The PlayStation 5 consoles both slid for the week while Xbox Series has noted a decent climb for Series S while Series X has suffered a drop. PlayStation 4 vanilla continues to experience fewer units sold, retreating 50% week-on-week. New 2DS LL climbed 26.67% to end the week at 360 units.

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 34,979 (↑14.48%) 17,992,188
Switch Lite 16,934 (↓13.11%) 4,566,776
Switch OLED 66,152 (↑34.92%) 1,186,491
PS5 5,744 (↓61.96%) 1,149,434
PS5 Digital Edition 674 (↓62.30%) 211,210
Xbox Series X 2,339 (↓23.84%) 82,393
Xbox Series S 3,616 (↑19.28%) 65,586
PS4 4 (↓50.00%) 7,819,314
New 2DS LL 360 (↑26.67%) 1,181,930

As for Video Game software, most titles on the Top 10 are down week-on-week with Pokémon Legends: Arceus retaining its Number 1 spot as it approaches the 2 million copies sold mark. Only Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Minecraft noted a jump in sales from the week before.

Head over to Number 10 and you may stumble upon a title that you are familiar with. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta…: Haran wo Yobu Kaizoku makes its debut with 6,676 copies sold in its first 4 days. The game will centre around Katarina after the in-game’s final graduation event as she tries to evade all the “doom flags”. More information can be found through ANN article right here, so do give it a read. You can also check out the promotional video right down below.

Video Game Software Top 10


1. Pokémon Legends: Arceus (↓60.97%)
Sales: 140,149
Lifetime Sales: 1,923,870
Developer / Publisher: Pokemon
Platform: Switch
Release Date: January 28, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (↑10.36%)
Sales: 15,515
Lifetime Sales: 4,429,626
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: April 28, 2017
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


3. Mario Party Superstars (↓15.37%)
Sales: 14,812
Lifetime Sales: 865,507
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 29, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Nintendo


4. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (↓17.21%)
Sales:
11,134
Lifetime Sales: 4,764,379
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: December 7, 2018
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


5. Dying Light 2 (↓57.34%)
Sales: 10,306
Lifetime Sales: 34,466
Developer / Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Platform: PS4
Release Date: February 4, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


6. Minecraft (↑7.09%)
Sales: 9,784
Lifetime Sales: 2,514,952
Developer / Publisher: Microsoft Japan
Platform: Switch
Release Date: June 21, 2018
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


7. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (↓30.00%)
Sales: 8,163
Lifetime Sales: 2,502,926
Developer / Publisher: Pokemon
Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 19, 2021
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


8. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (↓4.93%)
Sales: 7,779
Lifetime Sales: 7,183,331
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: March 20, 2020
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


9. Ring Fit Adventure (↑4.78%)
Sales: 7,652
Lifetime Sales: 3,074,777
Developer: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: October 18, 2019
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


10. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta…: Haran wo Yobu Kaizoku (NEW)
Sales: 6,676
Lifetime Sales: 6,676
Developer / Publisher: Idea Factory
Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 10, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan


Video Game Software Top 11 – 30

Rank Status Title Weekly Sales Lifetime Sales
11   Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! Switch 6,413 2,597,078
12   Yawaraka Atama Juku: Issho ni Atama no Stretch Switch 5,425 248,209
13   Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Switch 5,132 927,244
14   The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Switch 5,002 1,955,649
15   Splatoon 2 Switch 4,076 4,031,223
16   Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Switch 3,874 1,018,313
17   Pokémon Sword and Shield Switch 3,615 4,309,812
18   Monster Hunter Rise Best Price Switch 3,246 23,724
19   New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Switch 2,794 1,158,604
20   Human: Fall Flat Switch 2,271 237,632
21   DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Switch 2,218 187,189
22   Dying Light 2 PS5
2,147 15,038
23   Futari de! Nyanko Daisensou Switch 2,092 122,474
24   Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! Switch 1,905 696,054
25   Super Mario Party Switch 1,899 2,060,160
26   Super Mario Odyssey Switch 1,824 2,323,559
27   FIFA 22 Legacy Edition Switch 1,681 68,096
28   Super Mario Maker 2 Switch 1,645 1,197,024
29   Dying Light: Platinum Edition Switch 1,614 12,300
30   Luigi’s Mansion 3 Switch
1,482 829,847

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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