Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: January 15 – January 21, 2024 (Updated)

Strong sales for the PlayStation 5 consoles have allowed the brand to register a strong market share for the week compared to Switch with it leading 55.6% whereas the latter at 42.0%.

Total sales for the PlayStation consoles saw a major climb of 58.61% to 57,903 units sold for the week whilst Switch consoles being the only one on a retreat, recording a small drop of 6.25% to 43,692 units.

As for the others, the Xbox Series gained 62.20% to close at 1,888 units. PlayStation 4 and New 2DS LL both reported modest jumps in units sold at 10.32% and 14.29% respectively to end at 620 units and 16 units each.

Sales of Hardware

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Only one new release that has made it onto the Top 10 list for the week with Arc System Works’ (UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes, Ground Divers!, DNF Duel etc.) Another Code: Recollection taking the 4th spot at 15,741 copies sold in its first three days. The game is a remake of the 2005 and 2009’s titles: Another Code: Two Memories and Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories which were developed by Cing featuring updated graphics, fully explorable environments, an all new voice acting, puzzles, and music. You can learn more about the game below via its launch trailer.

Video Game Software Top 10

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As for the lower 11 to 30, The Last of Us Part II Remastered makes its debut at Number 13 with 4,364 copies sold in its first three days. The remastered edition of the 2020 game comes with visual improvements and new modes and content among others.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is 27th on the list with the Switch edition selling 1,921 copies in its first four days. You can learn more about the game by checking out its launch trailer below.

Video Game Software Top 11 – 30

Rank	Status	Title	Weekly Sales	Lifetime Sales
11		Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch	5,135	5,429,917
12		Pokémon Scarlet and Violet + Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Switch	4,907	99,747
13	NEW	The Last of Us Part II Remastered PS5	4,364	4,364
14		Splatoon 3 Switch	3,981	4,213,961
15		Jinsei Game for Nintendo Switch Switch	3,847	177,498
16		Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Switch	3,732	1,234,901
17		The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch	3,060	1,944,981
18		Nintendo Switch Sports Switch	2,816	1,262,600
19		Ring Fit Adventure Switch	2,761	3,517,292
20		Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Switch	2,670	293,114
21		Mario Party Superstars Switch	2,634	1,389,791
22		Super Mario Party Switch	2,533	2,247,144
23		WarioWare: Move It! Switch	2,272	158,247
24		Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! Switch	2,245	2,972,147
25		Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 [Special Price] Switch	2,085	128,908
26		Hogwarts Legacy Switch	1,929	90,510
27	NEW	Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Switch	1,921	1,921
28		Super Mario RPG Switch	1,907	463,194
29		Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Switch	1,786	2,693,727
30		Football Manager 2024 Touch Switch	1,710	5,273

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*Note: The estimated number of copies sold is based on the total of package software, download cards and the pre-installed versions of the main unit

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Featured Image:
Another Code: Recollection

Previous Chart: Jan. 8 – Jan. 14
Follow-up Chart: Jan. 22 – Jan. 28
Source: Famitsu

Google Chart:
Hardware Sales

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