Latest Famitsu Sales Data – iGamesNews

In the latest report from Famitsu, the estimated sales figures for physical game software and hardware for Japan during the week of May 15, 2023 to May 21, 2023 have been released. The results show that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch continues to reign supreme as the best-selling title, with an impressive 247,689 retail copies sold this week alone. In terms of hardware sales, the Nintendo Switch family led the way with 86,645 units sold. The PlayStation 5 family follows close behind, with 37,155 units sold. The PlayStation 4 family managed to sell 88 units, while the Xbox Series family sold a modest 262 units.

Here are the best-selling software titles for this week, along with their lifetime sales figures:

1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch) – 247,689 copies (1,367,191 total sales)
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch) – 8,264 copies (total sales 5,301,742)
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch) – 7,520 copies (2,189,691 total sales)
4. Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet (Nintendo Switch) – 5,573 copies (5,034,295 total sales)
5. Minecraft (Nintendo Switch) – 5,507 copies (total sales 3,141,460)
6. Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe (Nintendo Switch) – 5,360 copies (432,149 total sales)
7. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) – 4,709 copies (total sales 5,195,387)
8. Splatoon 3 (Nintendo Switch) – 4,658 copies (4,019,351 total sales)
9. Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection (Nintendo Switch) – 4,515 copies (total sales 1,081,447)
10. Nintendo Switch Sports (Nintendo Switch) – 3,422 copies (total sales 1,081,447)

The rankings for positions 11 to 30 will be released on May 26, providing further insight into the gaming landscape in Japan. In terms of hardware sales, here are the units sold for each individual platform, along with their lifetime sales figures:

1. Nintendo Switch OLED model – 69,341 units (4,574,041 total sales)
2. PlayStation 5 – 32,553 units (3,053,149 total sales)
3. Nintendo Switch – 11,446 units (19,321,976 total sales)
4. Nintendo Switch Lite – 5,858 units (5,303,712 total sales)
5. PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 4,602 units (496,421 total sales)
6. PlayStation 4 – 880 units (7,870,704 total sales)
7. Xbox Series X – 146 units (185,922 total sales)
8. Xbox Series S – 116 units (total sales 252,436)
9. New 2DS LL (including 2DS) – 25 units (total sales 1,191,629)

The figures show the continued popularity of the Nintendo Switch, with the OLED model leading the pack. PlayStation consoles also maintain a solid presence in the market, while Xbox consoles continue to gain a modest but dedicated following. These sales figures provide valuable insight into the Japanese gaming landscape, showcasing the continued success of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the enduring popularity of the Nintendo Switch.

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