Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: November 7 – November 13, 2022

Switch consoles for the week between November 7 and November 13 marked a rise of 7.81% week-on-week, lifted by the massive increase in sales recorded by Switch Lite which saw 25,050 units sold throughout the week against the 1,714 units it sold the week before. PlayStation 5 reported all green for both editions, up by 113.63% and 142.14% respectively to witness a total of 28,716 units sold from previous week’s 13,274 units. Xbox Series on the other hand, was at a low 748 units sold, a 75.97% retreat from prior week’s 3,113 units. PlayStation 4 was down by 46.30% to report 138 units sold whereas New 2DS LL sold 1 unit more to end the week at 32 units.

Sales of Hardware

Hardware Weekly Sales Change Lifetime Sales
Switch 14,321 (↑3.26%) 18,838,867
Switch Lite 25,050 (↑1361.49%) 4,930,097
Switch OLED 58,171 (↓22.33%) 2,981,234
PS5 25,665 (↑113.63%) 1,821,703
PS5 Digital Edition 3,051 (↑142.14%) 286,936
Xbox Series X 261 (↓42.00%) 167,267
Xbox Series S 487 (↓81.71%) 212,265
PS4 138 (↓46.30%) 7,820,338
New 2DS LL 32 (↑3.23%) 1,189,151

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.

Nearly all the ten spots are filled with new releases, though many of the positions are occupied by the same title. Tactics Ogre: Reborn made its debut at a total of 57,256 copies sold in its first 3 days as it comfortably took three out of the ten spots with the Switch edition edging out the other two. Based on the 2010 release, the game is reborn with improved graphics, sound and featuring an updated game design. More information can be learned about the game via its official web page here or by watching its launch trailer below.

Then, we have the PlayStation editions of God of War Ragnarök at Number 3 and 6 with a total of 40,637 copies sold in its first 5 days. The direct sequel of the 2018 video game will take place three years after the events of Fimbulwinter and Kratos and Atreus will have to journey through each of the Nine Realms in search of answers. Much about the game can be found on its official web page here while the launch trailer can be watched below.

Finally, Sonic Frontiers is the only other new release on the Top 10 with a total of 46,276 copies sold in its first 6 days. Like Tactics Ogre: Reborn, the Switch edition of the game is ahead of its PlayStation versions at Number 4 with 26,067 copies sold. In the game, after falling through a wormhole, Sonic the Hedgehog was separated from Tails and Amy, only to find himself on the mysterious Starfall Islands. Check out its official website for more details about the game or watch its launch trailer below!

Video Game Software Top 10


1. Splatoon 3 (↓15.34%)
Sales: 43,781
Lifetime Sales: 3,331,197
Price: 5,980 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: September 9, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


2. Tactics Ogre: Reborn (NEW)
Sales: 36,783
Lifetime Sales: 36,783
Price: 4,982 yen
Developer / Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 11, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


3. God of War Ragnarök (NEW)
Sales: 29,377
Lifetime Sales: 29,377
Price: 7,900 yen
Developer / Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform: PS5
Release Date: November 9, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


4. Sonic Frontiers (NEW)
Sales: 26,067
Lifetime Sales: 26,067
Price: 5,990 yen
Developer / Publisher: Sega
Platform: Switch
Release Date: November 8, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


5. Tactics Ogre: Reborn (NEW)
Sales: 12,668
Lifetime Sales: 12,668
Price: 4,982 yen
Developer / Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: PS4
Release Date: November 11, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


6. God of War Ragnarök (NEW)
Sales: 11,260
Lifetime Sales: 11,260
Price: 6,900 yen
Developer / Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform: PS4
Release Date: November 9, 2022
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


7. Sonic Frontiers (NEW)
Sales: 11,111
Lifetime Sales: 11,111
Price: 5,990 yen
Developer / Publisher: Sega
Platform: PS5
Release Date: November 8, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


8. Sonic Frontiers (NEW)
Sales: 9,098
Lifetime Sales: 9,098
Price: 5,990 yen
Developer / Publisher: Sega
Platform: PS4
Release Date: November 8, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


9. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (↑6.99%)
Sales: 8,025
Lifetime Sales: 4,899,259
Price: 7,800 yen
Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Switch
Release Date: April 28, 2017
Link (JPN): Amazon
Link (ENG): Amazon


10. Tactics Ogre: Reborn (NEW)
Sales: 7,805
Lifetime Sales: 7,805
Price: 4,982 yen
Developer / Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: PS5
Release Date: November 11, 2022
Link (JPN): CDJapan
Link (ENG): Amazon


Video Game Software Top 11 – 30

Rank Status Title Weekly Sales Lifetime Sales
11   Minecraft Switch 7,241 2,847,957
12   Harvestella Switch
6,717 33,361
13   Dragon Quest X Offline Switch 5,690 224,422
14   Tsuri Spirits: Tsutte Asoberu Suizokukan Switch
4,623 34,774
15   Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II PS4 4,607 36,329
16   Horizon Forbidden West PS5 4,313 98,482
17   Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch 3,876 5,007,154
18   Nintendo Switch Sports Switch 3,802 769,830
19   Persona 5 Royal Switch
3,424 69,253
20 NEW I-Chu Switch 3,418 3,418
21   Bayonetta 3 Switch
3,349 54,737
22   Gran Turismo 7 PS5 3,312 186,835
23   Hoshi no Kirby Discovery Switch 3,180 916,185
24   Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Switch 2,867 65,486
25   DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great  Kingdom Switch 2,830 14,108
26   Mario Party Superstars Switch 2,686 1,061,259
27   Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2,587 7,349,645
28 NEW Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord PS4 2,312 2,312
29   Star Ocean: The Divine Force PS4 2,206 34,093
30   Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! Switch 2,058 2,736,543

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!

Previous Chart: Oct. 31 – Nov. 6
Follow-up Chart: Nov. 14 – Nov. 20
Source: Famitsu

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