Switch surpasses DS to become best-selling system ever in Japan
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Switch has overtaken DS to become the best-selling gaming system ever in Japan. That’s according to the latest data from Famitsu.
Earlier today, the outlet reported that Switch sold another 40,000 units. The console’s overall total now sits at 32,903,701 units. To compare, the DS sold 32,864,129 units total in Japan. Switch secured the record during its 377th week on the market.
Famitsu sales (5/13/24 – 5/19/24)
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Little Kitty, Big City sales surpass 100,000 copies
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May 13: Little Kitty, Big City seems to be off to a good start with Double Dagger Studio recently announcing the game’s first sales milestone.
In its first 48 hours, the title surpassed 100,000 copies sold. While not stated specifically, we can assume that applies to all platforms combined worldwide.
UK software sales for the week ending May 18, 2024
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending May 18, 2024 is now available.
There isn’t too much excitement this time around with many of the games holding on to their positions. EA Sports FC 24 is still at the top. If you’re looking for Switch exclusives, Super Mario Bros. Wonder only falls one spot from #5 to #6.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending May 18, 2024
Famitsu software sales (5/6/24 – 5/12/24) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Stellar Blade – 13,033 / 80,164
2. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 9,652 / 5,835,236
3. [NSW] Endless Ocean Luminous – 6,951 / 35,296
4. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 6,536 / 3,559,654
5. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 5,932 / 7,765,947
6. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 5,667 / 1,851,743
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,469 / 3,521,944
8. [NSW] Princess Peach: Showtime – 5,197 / 165,548
9. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,058 / 5,506,269
10. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,550 / 4,297,178
Europe’s best-selling games of April 2024
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GSD data provides a look at the best-selling games across Europe in April 2024. It’s based on data for all physical game releases in major markets plus digital game sales from most major publishers.
EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy account for Switch games represented in the top ten. Also, sales of the console are down, but the same is also true of Nintendo’s competitors.
Famitsu sales (5/6/24 – 5/12/24)
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Switch is mainline Pokemon’s most successful platform, highest sales
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As we start to wind down on the Switch era, an interesting tidbit has come to light regarding the mainline Pokemon games. Nintendo’s latest console is where the franchise has achieved the most success and highest sales.
Pokemon games have managed to sell over 96 million copies on Switch. Pokemon Sword and Shield are the current best-sellers at 26.27 million. However, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are right behind at 24.92 million. And speaking of Scarlet and Violet, they’re the fastest selling entry in the series and the third best-selling title overall.
UK software sales for the week ending May 11, 2024
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending May 11, 2024 is now available.
EA Sports FC 24, which was #3 last week, now takes the top spot. Hogwarts Legacy also sees a jump from #8 to #3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Nintendo’s highest title at #4 – though Super Mario Bros. Wonder is right behind it. Endless Ocean Luminous is already out of the top 40.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending May 11, 2024:
Monster Hunter series sales surpass 100 million units, Rise tops 15 million copies
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Capcom today shared the latest sales data for the Monster Hunter series as well as Monster Hunter Rise specifically.
The entire franchise is now at 100 million units worldwide. Monster Hunter Rise, which released on Switch, has sold over 15 million units while Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak exceeded 8 million units.
The full notice from Capcom reads:
