Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: March 6 – March 12, 2023

During the week of March 6 to March 12, PlayStation 5 maintained its lead over Switch, despite a drop in week-over-week sales. The cumulative sales figures for both PlayStation 5 editions amounted to 64,869 units, up 17.27% from the previous week’s 78,412 units. Meanwhile, Switch sold 59,901 units, down 9.96% from the previous week. These consoles make up 50.1%, 46.3%, and 2.2% of the total market share for the week, respectively.

Xbox Series saw a significant jump in sales, with 2,887 units sold, representing a 240.45% increase from the previous week’s 848 units sold. PlayStation 4 and New 2DS LL sold 1,602 units and 97 units, respectively, which is a 3.20% decrease and a 46.97% increase from the previous week’s sales figures of 1,655 units and 66 units.

Overall, PlayStation 5 maintained its edge over Switch in terms of sales and market share during the given week, while Xbox Series saw a significant increase in sales.

Sales of Hardware

Hardware Weekly Sales Change Lifetime Sales
Switch 12,354 (↑7.77%) 19,221,323
Switch Lite 10,174 (↑9.28%) 5,243,115
Switch OLED 37,373 (↓18.31%) 4,035,179
PS5 51,510 (↓14.72%) 2,689,527
PS5 Digital Edition 13,359 (↓25.82%) 432,454
Xbox Series X 2,729 (↑285.45%) 182,438
Xbox Series S 158 (↑12.86%) 250,599
PS4 1,602 (↓3.20%) 7,859,428
New 2DS LL 97 (↑46.97%) 1,190,855

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.

According to the latest Top 10 list from Famitsu, two new releases have made it onto the list. Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse appears twice on the list, at both Number 4 and 7, with a total of 19,743 units sold in its first four days. Originally released in Japan in 2008, the fourth installment of the franchise features upgraded graphics. Check out the launch trailer for more information about the game.

The horror game Ib also made its debut on the Top 10 list at Number 6, selling 9,080 copies for the Switch edition. First released in February 2012 on Windows and Mac, the game follows the story of a young girl named Ib who visits an art gallery with her parents. After wandering off alone, she stumbles upon a painting called Fabricated World and suddenly finds herself alone. The launch trailer provides more information about the game.

Video Game Software Top 10


1. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe (↓48.66%)
Sales: 32,132
Lifetime Sales: 283,744
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 (↓15.06%)
Sales: 20,889
Lifetime Sales: 4,929,287
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 (↑7.42%)
Sales: 15,861
Lifetime Sales: 3,934,627
Price: 5,980 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: September 9, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


4. Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (NEW)
Sales: 10,712
Lifetime Sales: 10,712
Developer / Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games
Platform: Switch
Release Date: March 9, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (↑1.31%)
Sales: 10,430
Lifetime Sales: 5,194,090
Price: 7,800 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: April 28, 2017
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


6. Ib (NEW)
Sales: 9,080
Lifetime Sales: 9,080
Developer / Publisher: PLAYISM
Platform: Switch
Release Date: March 9, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan


7. Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (NEW)
Sales: 9,031
Lifetime Sales: 9,031
Developer / Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games
Platform: PS4
Release Date: March 9, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


8. Hogwarts Legacy (↓32.95%)
Sales: 9,017
Lifetime Sales: 148,552
Price: 9,980 yen
Developer / Publisher: WB Games
Platform: PS5
Release Date: February 10, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


9. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (↓72.09%)
Sales: 8,411
Lifetime Sales: 38,543
Price: 7,800 yen
Developer / Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games
Platform: PS5
Release Date: March 3, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


10. Octopath Traveler II (↓45.06%)
Sales: 7,739
Lifetime Sales: 75,819
Price: 7,091 yen
Developer / Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 24, 2023
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


Video Game Software Top 11 – 30

Rank Status Title Weekly Sales Lifetime Sales
11   Minecraft Switch 7,376 3,068,020
12   Nintendo Switch Sports Switch 5,612 1,025,159
13   Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty PS4
5,001 22,700
14   Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch 4,772 5,141,087
15 NEW Ray’z Arcade Chronology Switch 4,749 4,749
16   ARK: Survival Evolved Switch 4,108 23,684
17   Wild Hearts PS5 3,930 42,986
18   Mario Party Superstars Switch 3,763 1,191,882
19 NEW Ray’z Arcade Chronology PS4 3,645 3,645
20   Ring Fit Adventure Switch 3,397 3,361,103
21   The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Switch 3,219 2,147,554
22   Like a Dragon: Ishin! PS4 3,054 44,769
23   Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2,836 7,441,791
24 NEW Rune Factory 3 Special Switch
2,514 19,141
25   Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Switch 2,484 1,096,894
26   Octopath Traveler II PS4 2,421 21,188
27   Gran Turismo 7 PS5 2,339 297,053
28   Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! Switch 2,283 2,854,639
29   Metroid Prime Remastered Switch 2,276 10,236
30   Like a Dragon: Ishin! PS5 2,149 37,649

*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:
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

Previous Chart: Feb. 27 – Mar. 5
Follow-up Chart: Mar. 13 – Mar. 19
Source: Famitsu

Google Chart:
Hardware Sales

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