# Famitsu Software Sales: Pokemon Pokopia Dominates Switch 2 Charts > Discover the top 30 Famitsu software sales for March 2-8, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia debuts at number one on Switch 2, alongside strong PS5 and legacy Switch titles. - Canonical URL: https://coreiten.com/en/article/famitsu-software-sales-pokemon-pokopia-dominates-switch-2-charts - Language: en - Section: Nintendo - Author: Sami - Published: 2026-03-13T06:03:00+03:00 - Modified: 2026-03-13T06:53:03+03:00 - Publisher: CoreITen (https://coreiten.com) - Keywords: Pokemon Pokopia, Nintendo Switch 2, Famitsu software sales, Mario Kart World, Resident Evil Requiem --- 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. ## Sources - [nintendoeverything.com](https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-software-sales-3-2-26-3-8-26-top-30/) ## Related topics - [Pokemon Pokopia](https://coreiten.com/en/topic/pokemon-pokopia) - [Nintendo Switch 2](https://coreiten.com/en/topic/nintendo-switch-2) - [Resident Evil Requiem](https://coreiten.com/en/topic/resident-evil-requiem)