Mario Kart World Accounts for Nearly 41% of Games Sold in Japan
Sophie Laurent 
Key Takeaways
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- The Nintendo Switch 2 is experiencing strong sales in Japan, selling over 179,000 units last week.
- Mario Kart World is also performing exceptionally well, with nearly matching console sales (144,000 copies).
- Since its debut on June 5th, the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World have been highly popular among Japanese gamers, selling approximately 1.8 million consoles and 1.6 million copies of the game respectively.
- Nintendos performance in Japan is significantly outperforming the PlayStation 5, with their titles consistently ranking in the top ten best-selling physical games.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Lead Japanese Market Sales
In Japan, the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World are dominating the gaming market. According to Famitsu, Nintendo sold over 179,000 Switch 2 units in Japanese stores last week. During the same period, consumers purchased 144,000 physical copies of Mario Kart World, a figure that nearly matched the console’s unit sales. Since its debut on June 5th, Japanese gamers have acquired approximately 1.8 million Switch 2 consoles and 1.6 million copies of Mario Kart World. This robust performance underscores Nintendo’s significant lead in the Japanese market, where Switch 2 and original Nintendo Switch titles consistently occupy the top ten best-selling physical game slots, considerably outperforming the PlayStation 5.
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