The latest Famitsu software sales for the week of March 2 to March 8, 2026, highlight a monumental launch for Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2. This weekly data provides essential insights for industry analysts and players monitoring the rapid adoption of next-generation consoles in the Japanese market. The charts demonstrate a clear transition phase as both new hardware and legacy systems battle for consumer attention.
Dominating the charts, Pokemon Pokopia secured the number one spot with an impressive 541,371 physical copies sold during its debut week. This massive launch underscores the enduring power of the franchise and serves as a major system seller for the newly released Nintendo Switch 2. Meanwhile, PlayStation 5 users continued to support Resident Evil Requiem, which claimed the second position with 23,459 units sold, bringing its lifetime physical sales to 178,832.
The top ten is heavily populated by Nintendo's latest hardware, with titles like Mario Kart World and Mario Tennis Fever maintaining strong momentum. Interestingly, cross-generation releases such as Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are charting across both the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. This dual-platform presence highlights how publishers are bridging the gap between the massive install base of the older console and the growing audience of the new system.
Top 10 Best-Selling Games
| Rank | Title | Platform | Weekly Sales | Lifetime Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pokemon Pokopia | NS2 | 541,371 | NEW |
| 2 | Resident Evil Requiem | PS5 | 23,459 | 178,832 |
| 3 | Mario Kart World | NS2 | 10,023 | 2,856,782 |
| 4 | Mario Tennis Fever | NS2 | 9,626 | 75,831 |
| 5 | Resident Evil Requiem | NS2 | 6,562 | 45,355 |
| 6 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | NSW | 6,405 | 8,397,297 |
| 7 | Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined | NS2 | 5,594 | 208,365 |
| 8 | Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | NS2 | 5,074 | 83,595 |
| 9 | Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined | NSW | 5,026 | 236,744 |
| 10 | Minecraft | NSW | 4,667 | 4,164,389 |
Positions 11 Through 30
To provide a complete overview of the Japanese market for this week, here are the remaining titles that secured a spot in the Famitsu top 30:
- 11. [NS2] Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 4,024 / 1,099,027
- 12. [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Z-A - 3,833 / 1,623,420
- 13. [NS2] Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV - 3,513 / 175,053
- 14. [PS5] Tokyo Xtreme Racer - 3,318 / 20,987
- 15. [NS2] Kirby Air Riders - 3,196 / 510,013
- 16. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree - 3,165 / 1,491,662
- 17. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 3,004 / 6,553,524
- 18. [NS2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 2,802 / 281,409
- 19. [PS5] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined - 2,523 / 141,812
- 20. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports - 2,385 / 1,708,411
- 21. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu 2 - 2,368 / 329,391
- 22. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - 2,358 / 5,886,700
- 23. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza - 2,329 / 485,337
- 24. [PS5] Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties - 2,113 / 71,698
- 25. [NSW] Takes of Berseria Remastered - 2,100 / 11,898
- 26. [NSW] Splatoon 3 - 1,746 / 4,521,732
- 27. [PS5] Nioh 3 - 1,593 / 58,931
- 28. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics - 1,432 / 1,484,406
- 29. [NSW] Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 - 1,429 / 157,726
- 30. [NSW] Super Mario Odyssey - 1,379 / 2,611,364
My Take
The staggering debut of Pokemon Pokopia with over 540,000 units sold in a single week proves that Nintendo's strategy for the Switch 2 is working flawlessly. By launching a mainline entry of a global juggernaut early in the console's lifecycle, they are forcing rapid hardware adoption. Furthermore, the presence of Resident Evil Requiem and Tokyo Xtreme Racer on the PS5 shows that Sony still commands a dedicated, albeit smaller, hardcore audience in Japan. As the year progresses, the software sales gap between the original Switch and the Switch 2 will likely widen as more players migrate to the newer ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the best-selling game in Japan for the first week of March 2026?
According to Famitsu, Pokemon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling game, moving 541,371 copies in its debut week.
Are PlayStation 5 games performing well in the Japanese charts?
Yes, several PS5 titles made the top 30, with Resident Evil Requiem taking the second spot overall by selling 23,459 copies this week.
Is the original Nintendo Switch still selling software?
Absolutely. Legacy titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Minecraft, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continue to chart highly on the original Nintendo Switch hardware.