Nintendo's Switch Duo Sweep Japan's 2025 Game Sales, Famitsu Reports

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Famitsu’s 2025 Japan sales chart confirms Nintendo’s dominance in both hardware and software. Switch 2 titles lead the software top 10, with Mario Kart World (Switch 2) and Pokémon Legends: Z-A across Switch 1/2 editions at the top, while Monster Hunter Wilds is the sole non‑Switch entry in the top tier. Hardware-wise, the Switch 2 tops the year’s sales, followed by Switch 1; PlayStation 5 trails behind. Overall, Japan’s market grew sharply in 2025 (hardware up ~39%, software up ~21%), signaling a healthy year for Nintendo and friends.
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