Switch Dominates Japanese Hardware Sales (Dec 16 – Dec 22, 2024)

In the latest round of hardware sales released by Famitsu for the week of December 16 to December 22, 2024, the Nintendo Switch continues to reign supreme in Japan, with remarkable numbers that highlight its continued popularity.

Hardware Sales Figures

Here are the hardware sales figures for the week:

- **Nintendo Switch OLED**: 55,544 units sold

- **Nintendo Switch Lite**: 34,542 units sold

- **PlayStation 5**: 15,213 units sold

- **Nintendo Switch**: 14,065 units sold

- **PlayStation 5 Pro**: 5,358 units sold

- **PlayStation 5 Digital Edition**: 4,079 units sold

- **Xbox Series X Digital Edition**: 2,893 units sold

- **Xbox Series X**: 280 units sold

- **Xbox Series S**: 216 units sold

- **PlayStation 4**: 14 units sold

For a quick comparison, let’s take a look at last week’s figures:

- **Nintendo Switch OLED**: 56,127 units

- **Nintendo Switch Lite**: 25,627 units

- **Nintendo Switch**: 17,628 units

- **PlayStation 5**: 13,594 units

- **PlayStation 5 Pro**: 5,504 units

- **PlayStation 5 Digital Edition**: 2,476 units

- **Xbox Series X Digital Edition**: 1,219 units

- **Xbox Series X**: 355 units

- **Xbox Series S**: 339 units

- **PlayStation 4**: 47 units

The numbers show a slight decline in sales for the Nintendo Switch OLED, while the Switch Lite saw a significant increase, proving that the portable device continues to attract consumer interest. Meanwhile, both PlayStation and Xbox consoles are struggling to keep pace, with the PlayStation 5 leading the pack among competitors.

Software Sales Figures

Turning our attention to software sales, here are this week’s top ten titles:

1. **Super Mario Party Jamboree** (NSW) – 133,542 units / 835,085 total

2. **Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake** (NSW) – 38,088 units / 894,671 total

3. **Mario Kart 8 Deluxe** (NSW) – 24,019 units / 6,146,178 total

4. **Minecraft** (NSW) – 23,131 units / 3,744,671 total

5. **Mario & Luigi: Brothership** (NSW) – 22,237 units / 148,380 total

6. **Super Smash Bros. Ultimate** (NSW) – 18,178 units

7. **Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom** (NSW) – 18,145 units / 356,613 total

8. **Animal Crossing: New Horizons** (NSW) – 15,536 units / 8,008,343 total

9. **Pokémon Scarlet and Violet** (NSW) – 15,244 units / 5,477,820 total

10. **Nintendo Switch Sports** (NSW) – 13,309 units / 1,503,403 total

Notably, **Super Mario Party Jamboree** has skyrocketed in popularity, pushing past the sales of other major titles in its opening week. The classic Nintendo franchises maintain a strong hold on the charts, further solidifying the company’s impressive presence in the gaming landscape.

As the year nears its end, it will be intriguing to see how these trends evolve, especially with the holiday season in full swing. Consumers are eager to discover what titles and hardware have made the biggest impact on their gaming experience this year!

Stay tuned for more updates on gaming news and sales trends!