The latest physical video game sales data for Japan, covering the week of September 21 to 27, 2026, were released by Famitsu, a well-known Japanese gaming magazine. This week saw several major game releases, which had a noticeable impact on sales figures. The Nintendo Switch 2 had an active week, selling 32,198 units, bringing its lifetime total to 6,360,353 units. The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition sold 9,470 units, with a cumulative total of 1,446,312 units since its launch. The Switch OLED model sold 3,108 units, bringing its lifetime total to 9,638,465 units. The Switch Lite recorded 2,355 sales, with a cumulative total of 7,036,371 units sold. The standard Switch version sold 843 units, bringing its lifetime total to 20,312,006 units since its launch. On the Xbox side, the Series X Digital Edition sold 244 units, with a lifetime total of 33,809 units. The PlayStation 5 Pro sold 148 units, for a total of 370,198 units sold. The standard PlayStation 5 recorded 112 sales, with a cumulative total of 5,920,033 units. The Xbox Series X sold 104 units, for a lifetime total of 328,986 units. Finally, the Xbox Series S sold 14 units, with a cumulative total of 343,040 units.
On the games side, the new title Derby Stallion 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 topped the sales for the week with 29,336 units sold. Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch maintained a strong presence with 27,309 sales, bringing its lifetime total to 1,049,922 units. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave on Nintendo Switch 2 made its debut with 26,728 sales, for a lifetime total of 153,859 units. Silent Hill: Townfall on PlayStation 5 opened with 13,596 units at its launch. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age on Nintendo Switch 2 recorded 10,844 sales at its launch. EA Sports FC 27 on PlayStation 5 began with 9,873 units, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version sold 5,952 units. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch continued to sell 8,052 units, with a lifetime total of 1,618,104 units. Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2 recorded 7,405 sales, for a lifetime total of 671,202 units. Finally, Onimusha: Way of the Sword on PlayStation 5 sold 5,141 units, with a cumulative total of 110,087 units.
The data highlights the continued popularity of the Nintendo Switch 2, which dominated the console sales, while the PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles also saw modest sales. The new game Derby Stallion 2 was the standout title of the week, showing strong consumer interest in the latest release. Meanwhile, established titles like Rhythm Heaven Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream continued to perform well, indicating sustained player engagement.
The sales figures reflect the competitive nature of the Japanese gaming market, where both new and established titles find their place. The success of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Silent Hill: Townfall at launch suggests that fans are eager for fresh content across different platforms. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, these sales numbers provide insight into consumer preferences and the performance of new releases.
Japanese Video Game Sales for Week Ending September 27, 2026, Highlight Strong Nintendo Switch 2 Performance
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