Famitsu has finally released the latest weekly sales ranking for video games sold in Japan nationwide via their website here. So, do pay them a visit!
Sales were really slow for the week between January 6 and January 12. Pokemon sold less than half for the week compare to the week before. The list also saw one new entrance sitting in at number 15, Super Robot Wars X. For the full list, it is as follows:
1. Pokémon Sword and Shield
Sales: 71,695
Total Sales: 3,256,754
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Pokémon Sword and Shield
Link (ENG): Pokémon Sword and Shield
2. Ring Fit Adventure
Sales: 21,498
Total Sales: 547,569
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Ring Fit Adventure
Link (ENG): Ring Fit Adventure
3. Minecraft
Sales: 15,845
Total Sales: 1,208,747
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Minecraft (JPN)
Link (ENG): Minecraft (ENG)
4. Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training For Nintendo Switch
Sales: 15,757
Total Sales: 91,908
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training For Nintendo Switch
5. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sales: 14,129
Total Sales: 3,510,455
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (JPN)
Link (ENG): Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (ENG)
6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Sales: 14,100
Total Sales: 2,725,304
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
7. Luigi’s Mansion 3
Sales: 11,639
Total Sales: 570,071
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Luigi’s Mansion 3
Link (ENG): Luigi’s Mansion 3
8. Super Mario Party
Sales: 9,560
Total Sales: 1,311,173
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Super Mario Party
Link (ENG): Super Mario Party
9. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Sales: 8,774
Total Sales: 248,507
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Link (ENG): Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
10. Splatoon 2
Sales: 8,055
Total Sales: 3,288,270
Platform: Switch
Link (JPN): Splatoon 2
Link (ENG): Splatoon 2
Special Column
Video Game Sales Top 11 – Top 30 (Title *Sales **Total Sales)
11. Super Mario Maker 2 *6,336 **834,218
12. Fishing Spirits *5,233 **372,933
13. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild *5,103 **1,498,038
14. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe *3,440 **765,470
15. Super Robot Wars X *3,439 **3,439
16. Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age *3,183 **474,855
17. Disney Tsum Tsum Festival *3,177 **145,659
18. Super Mario Odyssey *3,020 **2,060,611
19. Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! *2,889 **434,679
20. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim *2,856 **53,352
21. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare *2,622 **217,749
22. Yokai Watch 4++ (PuraPura) *2,550 **58,932
23. Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town *2,490 **126,522
24. Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate *2,439 **33,283
25. Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu *2,325 **220,028
26. Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! *2,192 **1,692,923
27. Monster Hunter World: Iceborn Master Deluxe Edition *2,170 **424,698
28. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening *2,009 **258,314
29. FIFA 20 Legacy Edition *1,939 **52,081
30. Minecraft PlayStation 4 Edition *1,911 **426,235
Blue = PS4
Red = Switch
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Source: Famitsu