Mario is still on top, but Tamagotchi and Death Stranding are hot on its heels. Japan sales top

The Japanese gaming market continues to buzz following the launch of Nintendo Switch 2. The new console instantly caused a stir and sharply increased demand for releases adapted to its capabilities. This is clearly visible in the weekly sales chart from Famitsu.

Switch 2 has become the primary growth driver: more and more hits are being released specifically for it, while older games receive new editions. There are several products for the new platform in the top ten bestsellers at once. Mario Kart World stands out in particular, holding its ground firmly since its release — over the past week, the game sold 145,069 copies, reaching a total of 1,185,113.

The list shows how strongly Switch 2 influences player preferences. Here is what the top 10 of the Japanese chart looks like for June 23–29:

1. Mario Kart World [NS2] – 145,069 (total: 1,185,113)
2. Tamagotchi Plaza [NS] – 102,289
3. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach [PS5] – 71,964
4. Tamagotchi Plaza [NS2] – 26,396
5. ToHeart [NS] – 18,076
6. Castlevania Anniversary Collection [NS] – 12,917
7. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Switch 2 Edition [NS2] – 6,231 (total: 24,056)
8. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe [NS] – 5,569 (total: 6,358,819)
9. Minecraft [NS] – 5,513 (total: 3,923,387)
10. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time [NS] – 5,396 (total: 136,021)

Against Mario's backdrop, Tamagotchi Plaza stands out notably, selling more than 128 thousand copies across both Switch generations combined. Death Stranding 2 on PS5 was also spotted in the chart, pointing to steady interest in major multiplatform releases.

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