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Japan: Nintendo Switch Sells 45K and Nintendo 3DS Sells 33K

It’s Wednesday which means it is time to find out which software and hardware were the best-sellers last week in Japan. The Nintendo Switch proved to the most popular console which despite supply constraints managed to outsell the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation 4.  With regards to software it was Monster Hunter XX for the Nintendo 3DS which was the best-seller. Here’s the latest charts from Japan:

Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales)

  1. [3DS] Monster Hunter XX (Capcom, 03/16/17) – 127,721 (1,256,480)
  2. [PS4] Musou Stars (Koei Tecmo, 03/30/17) – 40,368 (New)
  3. [PS4] Blue Reflection: Sword of the Girl Who Dances in Illusions (Koei Tecmo, 03/30/17) – 34,592 (New)
  4. [3DS] Mario Sports Superstars (Nintendo, 03/30/17) – 32,416 (New)
  5. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 29,307 (331,387)
  6. [PSV] Musou Stars (Koei Tecmo, 03/30/17) – 17,866 (New)
  7. [NSW] 1-2-Switch (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 16,517 (153,901)
  8. [PSV] Blue Reflection: Sword of the Girl Who Dances in Illusions (Koei Tecmo, 03/30/17) – 13,850 (New)
  9. [PSV] Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Death or Kiss (5pb., 03/30/17) – 11,762 (New)
  10. [PS4] Ghost Recon: Wildlands (Ubisoft, 03/09/17) – 11,733 (145,501)
  11. [PS4] NieR: Automata (Square Enix, 02/23/17) – 9,945 (288,101)
  12. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Pokemon Moon (Nintendo, 11/18/16) – 8,853 (3,229,854)
  13. [PS4] Horizon: Zero Dawn (SIE, 03/02/17) – 8,698 (190,642)
  14. [Wii U] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 8,131 (89,319)
  15. [3DS] Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo, 12/01/16) – 7,070 (1,009,393)
  16. [PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (Square Enix, 03/09/17) – 6,360 (94,507)
  17. [PS4] Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Death or Kiss (5pb., 03/30/17) – 6,331 (New)
  18. [PSV] Chaos;Child: Love Chu Chu!! (5pb., 03/30/17) – 6,240 (New)
  19. [PSV] Accel World VS. Sword Art Online (Bandai Namco, 03/15/17) – 5,402 (53,720)
  20. [PS4] Grand Theft Auto V (Low Price Version) (Take-Two, 10/08/15) – 5,066 (313,920)

Hardware Sales (followed by last week’s sales)

  1. Switch – 45,509 (78,441)
  2. New 3DS LL – 25,719 (29,771)
  3. PlayStation 4 – 25,006 (25,472)
  4. PlayStation Vita – 7,780 (7,574)
  5. 2DS – 6,240 (6,722)
  6. PlayStation 4 Pro – 5,051 (5,261)
  7. New 3DS – 1,995 (2,866)
  8. PlayStation 3 – 1,724 (2,930)
  9. Wii U – 449 (411)
  10. Xbox One – 187 (115)

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34 thoughts on “Japan: Nintendo Switch Sells 45K and Nintendo 3DS Sells 33K”

    1. Agato
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      Not in recent time. It got better just after the release of Monster Hunter, but eventually it will be back under PlayStation 4 when that game will not sell anymore.

  6. Pingua08
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    Now, with Mario Kart, the other games and the way they are advertising the system… We can foresee strong sales. the big N is back in the game.

  9. Nintendo First Order Commander Quadraxis
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    ||It’s time to take back what they tried to take from us, PURPOSE…||

    3. brightstarbeing
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      *Dutifully supplies membership card* Meetings are on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Commander will be addressed as “Sir” “Commander” or “Your Grace”. Uniforms are at your expense. Sign here, here, here, here and here. :p

      1. Nintendo First Order Commander Quadraxis
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        ||Yes, this is what happened to the last one that didn’t want to sign…||

  12. shadowvegeta
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    Blue Reflection: Sword of the Girl Who Dances in Illusions…. What is with these really long names with some video games lately? Not a big deal, but it just seems weird to me when I see long titles like that, or really funky titles too.

      1. shadowvegeta
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        I don’t really follow their games that don’t come over here, so no, I haven’t seen that many of their titles. I take it this is a common occurrence over there then?

            1. brightstarbeing
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              You’re missing out. Bravely Default may be a contradictory name, but it’s a fantastic JRPG. So is TMS. TMS never sold well, but it really is top notch quality… if VERY Japanese.

              1. shadowvegeta
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                That’s 3DS if I’m not mistaken, and I don’t play handhelds anymore. I played Link Between Worlds because it’s Zelda, and eventually I will play my unopened Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon, but that’s it. I don’t like handhelds really. And plus, JRPG? After playing Xenoblade Chronicles (which I think is considered a JRPG), I am good on those for the rest of my life haha. That game took FOREVER.

                1. brightstarbeing
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                  Well, TMS was on Wii U if that makes a difference. Plus, I think Bravely Default was MUCH less strenuous for new recruits… If you already have a 3DS, no harm in trying the free demo on the eShop!

                  1. shadowvegeta
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                    I’ll have to add it to my backlog of things for when I am out of school haha. I have like ten tv shows to watch when I graduate, some games, etc. It’s a struggle haha.

  16. awesomeaussie27
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    Meanwhile, Dead or Alive veterans are still whining about Honoka and Marie Rose for being “overrated” because they are in Musou Stars.

    Those two are the new faces of the franchise, they just have to understand that.

    1. King Kalas X3 {Greatness Awaits at Sony PlayStation 4! Please, Nintendo! Blow me off of the fence at E3 onto your side so I can say the same for Switch, too!}
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      I love Honoka (in spite of not knowing much of the character) so I’m fine with this. xD I also like Ayane, Wang Yuanji, & Naotora Ii. People should calm down, though. If there is a sequel, I guarantee they’ll add even more characters from each game. Least from the ones with a big ass roster of characters to choose from. The Warriors Orochi franchise started off with a small roster, too.

    2. King Kalas X3 {Greatness Awaits at Sony PlayStation 4! Please, Nintendo! Blow me off of the fence at E3 onto your side so I can say the same for Switch, too!}
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      Oh thank god! Ayane doesn’t have beach balls for boobs this time! That was a turn off with her character in Warriors Orochi 3 for me.

  18. King Kalas X3 {Greatness Awaits at Sony PlayStation 4! Please, Nintendo! Blow me off of the fence at E3 onto your side so I can say the same for Switch, too!}
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    *looks up Musou Stars* A crossover similar to Warriors Orochi!? WHEN IS IT COMING TO THE WEST!?!?!? I MUST HAVE!!! D:<

    1. King Kalas X3 {Greatness Awaits at Sony PlayStation 4! Please, Nintendo! Blow me off of the fence at E3 onto your side so I can say the same for Switch, too!}
      Reply

      Blue Reflection looks interesting, too.

    2. King Kalas X3 {Greatness Awaits at Sony PlayStation 4! Please, Nintendo! Blow me off of the fence at E3 onto your side so I can say the same for Switch, too!}
      Reply

      Oh right! The PS4 isn’t region locked! I’ll give it some time, though. If they decide not to bring this game to the west, I’ll import it. Chances are, though, that it will get localized eventually if it becomes as successful as the Warriors Orochi franchise.

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