Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: March 13 – March 19, 2023

In Japan, sales of game consoles were down across the board this week, except for the New 2DS LL, which saw a 42.27% increase in sales from 97 to 138 units. The Switch and PlayStation 5 both experienced declines in sales, with Switch selling 49,585 units (down 17.22%) and PlayStation 5 selling 40,411 units (down 37.70%). Xbox Series also saw a sharp drop of 80.78% to 555 units from 2,887 units the prior week, while PlayStation 4 sales contracted by 30.40% to settle at 1,115 units. It’s worth noting that despite the decline in sales, Switch was able to overtake PlayStation 5 in market share this week with 54%, after weeks of the latter console sitting atop at 44%.

Sales of Hardware

Hardware Weekly Sales Change Lifetime Sales
Switch 9,798 (↓20.69%) 19,231,121
Switch Lite 6,637 (↓34.77%) 5,249,752
Switch OLED 33,150 (↓11.30%) 4,068,329
PS5 34,156 (↓33.69%) 2,723,683
PS5 Digital Edition 6,255 (↓53.18%) 438,709
Xbox Series X 497 (↓81.79%) 182,935
Xbox Series S 58 (↓63.29%) 250,657
PS4 1,115 (↓30.40%) 7,860,543
New 2DS LL 138 (↑42.27%) 1,190,993

It is thanks to the wonderful 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.

Only one new title appears on the Top 10 chart this week. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon made its debut at Number 6, selling 6,474 copies in its first 3 days. The Switch exclusive title serves as a prequel to the Bayonetta series and focuses on Cereza, alongside her first demon, Cheshire, as they journey through treacherous forests in search of power to save Cereza’s mother.

Video Game Software Top 10


1. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe (↓21.57%)
Sales: 25,201
Lifetime Sales: 308,945
Price: 5,980 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


2. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (↓26.73%)
Sales: 15,306
Lifetime Sales: 4,944,593
Price: 5,980 yen each
Developer / Publisher: The Pokémon Company
Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 18, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


3. Splatoon 3 (↓23.71%)
Sales: 12,100
Lifetime Sales: 3,946,727
Price: 5,980 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: September 9, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (↓11.36%)
Sales: 9,245
Lifetime Sales: 5,203,335
Price: 7,800 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: April 28, 2017
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


5. Minecraft (↓9.54%)
Sales: 6,672
Lifetime Sales: 3,074,692
Price: 3,600 yen
Developer / Publisher: Microsoft Japan
Platform: Switch
Release Date: June 21, 2018
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


6. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon (NEW)
Sales: 6,474
Lifetime Sales: 6,474
Price: 5,980 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: March 17, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


7. Hogwarts Legacy (↓37.65%)
Sales: 5,622
Lifetime Sales: 154,174
Price: 9,980 yen
Developer / Publisher: WB Games
Platform: PS5
Release Date: February 10, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


8. Nintendo Switch Sports (↓1.87%)
Sales: 5,507
Lifetime Sales: 1,030,666
Price: 4,980 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: April 29, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


9. Octopath Traveler II (↓39.18%)
Sales: 4,707
Lifetime Sales: 80,526
Price: 7,091 yen
Developer / Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


10. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (↓10.12%)
Sales:
4,289
Lifetime Sales: 5,145,376
Price: 7,200 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: December 7, 2018
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


Video Game Software Top 11 – 30

Rank Status Title Weekly Sales Lifetime Sales
11   ARK: Survival Evolved Switch 3,763 27,447
12   Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty PS5 3,717 42,260
13   Mario Party Superstars Switch 3,413 1,195,295
14   Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2,786 7,444,577
15   Ring Fit Adventure Switch 2,732 3,363,835
16   Wild Hearts PS5 2,489 45,475
17   Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Switch 2,429 1,099,323
18   The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Switch 2,272 2,149,826
19   Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty PS4 2,183 24,883
20   Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! Switch 2,106 2,856,745
21   Hoshi no Kirby Discovery Switch 1,964 1,009,100
22   Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Switch 1,906 12,618
23   Like a Dragon: Ishin! PS4 1,899 46,668
24   Gran Turismo 7 PS5 1,892 298,945
25   eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball 2022 Switch 1,855 257,957
26   Metroid Prime Remastered Switch 1,522 11,758
27 NEW Shinshaku Tsurugi no Machi no Ihoujin Kuro no Kyuuden Switch 1,511 1,511
28   Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Switch 1,496 161,843
29   FIFA 23 Legacy Edition Switch 1,452 96,249
30   Like a Dragon: Ishin! PS5 1,408 39,057

*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

As always, if you find any issues 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!

Featured Image:
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

Previous Chart: Mar. 6 – Mar. 12
Follow-up Chart: Mar. 20 – Mar. 26
Source: Famitsu

Google Chart:
Hardware Sales

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