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Nintendo's Switch 2 Shatters Sales Records in Japan

1/19/2026

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  • In 2025, Nintendo dominated Japan's market as the Switch 2 sold 3.78 million units, making it the fastest-selling console in the country.
  • Nintendo games occupied nine of the top ten best-selling titles, led by Mario Kart World, which sold 2.66 million copies.
  • The overall gaming market grew nearly 40% to 418.13 billion yen.
  • PlayStation 5 sales fell 60% year over year.
  • Switch 1 surpassed 36 million units.