As part of the latest United States gaming sales report from Circana, we’re now hearing that Nintendo Switch 2 is 75 percent ahead of the unit sales pace set by Switch 1. The new console has now surpassed two million units sold in the U.S.

Gaming hardware sales in the U.S. were up 21 percent in July compared to the previous year, reaching $384 million. That’s actually the highest hardware spending in a July month since the $441M achieved in July 2008.

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Best-selling games of July 2025 in the U.S. on Nintendo platforms – Super Mario Party Jamboree gets a boost

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New data from Circana gives us a look at the best-selling games of July 2025 specifically on Nintendo platforms.

As we saw in the top twenty list for all platforms, Donkey Kong Bananza is on top here. However, something that’s notable is Super Mario Party – thanks to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, it moves from #11 to #2. Also, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is the top third-party seller at #3.

Here’s the full list of best-sellers on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch for July 2025:

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Best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza makes its debut

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Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of July 2025.

We’re now able to see how Donkey Kong Bananza performed, with the game landing at #3. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, another new title, is right behind at #4.

Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2025:

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UK software sales chart for the week ending August 23, 2025 – Mario Kart World, DK Bananza lead the way

Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 23, 2025 is now available.

It’s a good week for Nintendo with two Switch 2 exclusive leading the way. Mario Kart World maintains its lead from last week, but right behind is Donkey Kong Bananza, which moves up a spot.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 23, 2025:

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Famitsu software sales (8/4/25 – 8/17/25) – Top 30

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The latest expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

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Famitsu sales (8/4/25 – 8/17/25) – more big sales for Nintendo Switch 2

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The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

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UK software sales chart for the week ending August 16, 2025 – Mario Kart World back at #1

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 16, 2025 is now available.

Mario Kart World came in second last week, but is back again at #1. Another game that’s moved up slightly is Donkey Kong Bananza, climbing from #4 to #3. Madden NFL 26 also appears at #16.

Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 16, 2025:

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma sales surpass 500,000, special artwork shared

Posted on 4 weeks ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma has managed to surpass 500,000 units worldwide. This was announced via the official Rune Factory X account.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma was originally announced for Nintendo Switch and Steam, but also received a Switch 2 version. Both versions launched alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, on June 5, 2025.

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Japan’s best-selling games of July 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza can’t knock off Mario Kart World

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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of July 2025.

Donkey Kong Bananza was the big new release of the month, but it actually wasn’t in first. That’s because Mario Kart World – which comes from a series that always shows staying power – managed to come out on top for the second consecutive month. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is also able to enter the top five.

Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of July 2025: