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- Nintendo Switch continues to dominate the Japanese market, outperforming the PS5 Digital Edition nearly 17 times in sales between November 10 and 16.
- The new PS5 Digital Edition, priced at ¥300, is expected to be closely watched as it enters the market amidst a significant sales gap between Nintendo and Sony.
- Popular games in Japan include Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru Higashi Nihon Hen Nishi Nihon Hen Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by Konami, which sold over 90,000 units within a week of release.
- Mario Kart World, released by Nintendo in June 2025, also continues to perform strongly with nearly 63,000 sales during the same period.
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Nintendo Switch Dominates Japanese Market, Outselling PS5 Digital Edition by Nearly 17 Times
Between November 10 and 16, Famitsu reported on physical game and console sales in Japan, revealing Nintendo’s continued dominance. The sales gap between Nintendo and its competitors is significant. On November 11, Sony announced a Japan-exclusive PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, scheduled for release on November 21. This announcement coincided with a period of low PS5 sales, with approximately 6,000 units sold. In comparison, Nintendo sold nearly 23,000 Nintendo Switch units and over 101,000 of the latter. The market response to the new ¥300 PS5 Digital Edition will be closely watched. Despite the shifting console landscape, several games are performing strongly. Here are the top-selling games in Japan right now, according to Famitsu: 1. Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru Higashi Nihon Hen Nishi Nihon Hen Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Konami, November 13, 2025) – 90,706 (New) 2. Mario Kart World (Nintendo, June 5, 2025) – 63,230 (2,135,057) 3. Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru Higashi Nihon Hen Nishi Nihon Hen (Konami, November 13, 2025) – 56,807 (New)
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