Switch 2 sales show a strong start in Japan
Intelligence Summary
- The Switch 2 outpaces the competition with 59,543 units sold in Japan, according to Famitsu.
Switch 2 sales show a strong start in Japan
The latest Switch 2 sales figures in Japan, compiled by Famitsu, show that the console is off to an impressive start. In the period from March 30 to April 5, 2026, the Switch 2 sold a whopping 59,543 units, making a significant contribution to the total sales of this new-generation console.
Comparison with other consoles
During the same sales period, the PS5 Digital Edition took second place with 12,141 units sold. Other consoles, such as the Switch OLED, Switch Lite, and the standard Switch, sold 7,468, 4,807, and 4,067 units respectively.
As for the PlayStation lineup, the PS5 Pro and the standard PS5 also saw their sales decline, with 840 and 588 units respectively. The Xbox Series X and Series S also appear to be trailing behind, with sales of 525 and 129 units.
Comparison with the previous week
To get a better sense of the sales trend, it’s worth looking at the previous week’s figures. Last week, the Switch 2 sold 65,725 units, meaning this week’s total was down by 6,182 units. Other consoles also saw fluctuations, with the PS5 Digital Edition selling 11,941 units, a slight increase of 200 units compared to the previous week.
Software sales
Alongside hardware sales, there were also notable software sales. The latest release, Pokémon Pokopia, has sold 867,171 copies so far, while Mario Kart World has reached a total of 2,888,474. Minecraft also remains popular, with 4,182,507 units sold since launch.
In addition, there were other interesting sales results: Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection sold 23,194 units, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons stands at 8,415,833 units.
Timeline
April 9, 2026: Switch 2 sells 59,543 units during the March 30 to April 5 period.
April 2, 2026: The previous week saw Switch 2 sell 65,725 units, indicating a slight decline.
March 30, 2026: Famitsu publishes its weekly sales charts, with Switch 2 topping the hardware rankings.
With these figures, the Switch 2 appears to be a strong contender in the current console market and shows that Nintendo is expected to keep growing in the coming months. Given the popularity of its games and the generally positive reception of the Switch 2, it looks like the console is set to perform well for now.
