Pikmin 4 Reigns Supreme in the Japanese Gaming Charts

Pikmin 4: The Unstoppable Force in Japan's Gaming Market

If you've been keeping an eye on the Japanese gaming charts, you've probably noticed that Pikmin 4 is crushing it. For yet another week, this Nintendo gem has secured the top spot, selling an additional 31,013 units. That brings the total sales to a whopping 817,846 units since its release on July 21, 2023. Talk about a blockbuster!

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New Entries and Consistent Performers in the Top Ten

While Pikmin 4 continues to dominate, there are some new kids on the block. "The Quintessential Quintuplets: Five Promises Made with Her" by MAGES. debuted at number two with 10,720 units sold. Another new entry is "Virche Evermore: -EpiC:lycoris-" by Idea Factory, which landed at number four with 8,633 units sold.

But let's not forget the evergreen titles. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still going strong at number three, with lifetime sales now exceeding 5.4 million units. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is hanging on at number nine, but with over 1.8 million units sold since its release, it's far from a slouch.

The full top-10 list can be found below.

Japanese Physical Sales: This Week's Top Ten List

[NSW] Pikmin 4 (Nintendo, 07/21/23) – 31,013 (817,846)

[NSW] The Quintessential Quintuplets: Five Promises Made with Her (MAGES., 09/07/23) – 10,720 (New)

[NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 10,447 (5,475,776)

[NSW] Virche Evermore: -EpiC:lycoris- (Idea Factory, 09/07/23) – 8,633 (New)

[NSW] Ring Fit Adventure (Nintendo, 10/18/19) – 7,658 (3,458,561)

[PS5] Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (FromSoftware, 08/25/23) – 7,311 (141,505)

[NSW] Pokémon Scarlet / Pokémon Violet (The Pokémon Company, 11/18/22) – 6,934 (5,118,914)

[NSW] Minecraft (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 6,846 (3,257,489)

[NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo, 05/12/23) – 6,838 (1,854,786)

[PS4] Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (FromSoftware, 08/25/23) – 5,350 (64,202)

PS4 and PS5 Titles Holding Their Ground

As expected, the list is dominated by Nintendo titles (highlighted in bold).

Amidst the Nintendo frenzy, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon by FromSoftware is making its presence felt on both PS4 and PS5. The game has sold 141,505 units on PS5 and 64,202 units on PS4, proving that the PlayStation community is still very much alive and kicking.

The Hardware Landscape: Nintendo Switch Still Leads

On the hardware front, there's no big surprise. The Nintendo Switch continues to be the go-to console in Japan, selling a total of 80,057 units across its various models. The PS5 disc edition is also doing well, with 40,104 units sold, although its Digital Edition is lagging behind, shifting just 3,519 units.

Breakdown of the Week's Hardware Sales

Switch OLED Model – 59,689 units (Lifetime: 5,548,805)

PlayStation 5 – 40,104 units (Lifetime: 3,750,048)

Switch Lite – 10,296 units (Lifetime: 5,488,256)

Standard Switch – 10,072 units (Lifetime: 19,534,163)

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 3,519 units (Lifetime: 573,595)

Final Thoughts: What Does This Mean for Nintendo?

The latest sales data reaffirms Nintendo's stronghold in the Japanese gaming market. With Pikmin 4 leading the charge and other titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom maintaining strong sales, it's clear that Nintendo's diverse portfolio continues to resonate with gamers.

So, whether you're a Pikmin 4 strategist or a Mario Kart speedster, one thing's for sure: Nintendo's got something for everyone, and they're not slowing down anytime soon.

[Sources: famitsu / gematsu]

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