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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe attach rate reached 77% for the quarter ending September.
That's a new record.
For every 4 Switch sold, more than 3 copies of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe were also distributed.
That's a new record.
For every 4 Switch sold, more than 3 copies of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe were also distributed.
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe attach rate reached 77% for the quarter ending September.
That's a new record.
For every 4 Switch sold, more than 3 copies of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe were also distributed.
That's a new record.
For every 4 Switch sold, more than 3 copies of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe were also distributed.
Ghost of Yōtei sold over 3.3m units in 1 month (32 days / Sony)
This should be similar to Ghost of Tsushima debut.
www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/... (p13)
This should be similar to Ghost of Tsushima debut.
www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/... (p13)
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Ghost of Yōtei sold over 3.3m units in 1 month (32 days / Sony)
This should be similar to Ghost of Tsushima debut.
www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/... (p13)
This should be similar to Ghost of Tsushima debut.
www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/... (p13)
PlayStation Results
• PS5 ship 3.9m units this quarter, up from 3.8m last year
• Cumulative sales are now over 84.2m to date, slower than PS4 by about 2.1m
• Monthly active users are up to 119m (+3m YoY)
• 80.3m games shipped (inc. 6.3m first party)
• Digital is up to 72%
• PS5 ship 3.9m units this quarter, up from 3.8m last year
• Cumulative sales are now over 84.2m to date, slower than PS4 by about 2.1m
• Monthly active users are up to 119m (+3m YoY)
• 80.3m games shipped (inc. 6.3m first party)
• Digital is up to 72%
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
PlayStation Results
• PS5 ship 3.9m units this quarter, up from 3.8m last year
• Cumulative sales are now over 84.2m to date, slower than PS4 by about 2.1m
• Monthly active users are up to 119m (+3m YoY)
• 80.3m games shipped (inc. 6.3m first party)
• Digital is up to 72%
• PS5 ship 3.9m units this quarter, up from 3.8m last year
• Cumulative sales are now over 84.2m to date, slower than PS4 by about 2.1m
• Monthly active users are up to 119m (+3m YoY)
• 80.3m games shipped (inc. 6.3m first party)
• Digital is up to 72%
Updated - Nintendo Top 100 bestseller
Notable change :
• Zelda BOTW ⇾ #7 (+1)
• MK World ⇾ #64 (+35)
• SMP Jamboree ⇾ #72 (+6)
Top 100 is up 8.26m units in 3 months
Full image : ibb.co/Z1GC8b3S
Notable change :
• Zelda BOTW ⇾ #7 (+1)
• MK World ⇾ #64 (+35)
• SMP Jamboree ⇾ #72 (+6)
Top 100 is up 8.26m units in 3 months
Full image : ibb.co/Z1GC8b3S
November 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Updated - Nintendo Top 100 bestseller
Notable change :
• Zelda BOTW ⇾ #7 (+1)
• MK World ⇾ #64 (+35)
• SMP Jamboree ⇾ #72 (+6)
Top 100 is up 8.26m units in 3 months
Full image : ibb.co/Z1GC8b3S
Notable change :
• Zelda BOTW ⇾ #7 (+1)
• MK World ⇾ #64 (+35)
• SMP Jamboree ⇾ #72 (+6)
Top 100 is up 8.26m units in 3 months
Full image : ibb.co/Z1GC8b3S
Nintendo Software Schedule
• Updated with Pokemon Pokopia release timing
• Updated with Pokemon Pokopia release timing
November 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Nintendo Software Schedule
• Updated with Pokemon Pokopia release timing
• Updated with Pokemon Pokopia release timing
Nintendo Software Schedule
• Updated with Pokemon Pokopia release timing
• Updated with Pokemon Pokopia release timing
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Nintendo Software Schedule
• Updated with Pokemon Pokopia release timing
• Updated with Pokemon Pokopia release timing
🇫🇷 France Charts | Week 44, 2025 (Oct 27 - Nov 2)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (-)
2 [PS5] EA Sports FC 26 (-)
3 [PS5] Battlefield 6 (-)
4 [PS5] Ghost of Yōtei (-)
5 [NSW] Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (-)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (-)
2 [PS5] EA Sports FC 26 (-)
3 [PS5] Battlefield 6 (-)
4 [PS5] Ghost of Yōtei (-)
5 [NSW] Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (-)
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🇫🇷 France Charts | Week 44, 2025 (Oct 27 - Nov 2)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (-)
2 [PS5] EA Sports FC 26 (-)
3 [PS5] Battlefield 6 (-)
4 [PS5] Ghost of Yōtei (-)
5 [NSW] Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (-)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (-)
2 [PS5] EA Sports FC 26 (-)
3 [PS5] Battlefield 6 (-)
4 [PS5] Ghost of Yōtei (-)
5 [NSW] Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (-)
South Korea Charts | Week 43, 2025 (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1 [NS2] Pokemon Legends Z-A: NS2 Edition (=)
2 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (=)
3 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
4 [PS5] Ghost of Yotei (+1)
5 [PS5] Ninja Gaiden 4 (NEW)
1 [NS2] Pokemon Legends Z-A: NS2 Edition (=)
2 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (=)
3 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
4 [PS5] Ghost of Yotei (+1)
5 [PS5] Ninja Gaiden 4 (NEW)
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
South Korea Charts | Week 43, 2025 (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1 [NS2] Pokemon Legends Z-A: NS2 Edition (=)
2 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (=)
3 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
4 [PS5] Ghost of Yotei (+1)
5 [PS5] Ninja Gaiden 4 (NEW)
1 [NS2] Pokemon Legends Z-A: NS2 Edition (=)
2 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (=)
3 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
4 [PS5] Ghost of Yotei (+1)
5 [PS5] Ninja Gaiden 4 (NEW)
Taiwan Charts | Week 43, 2025 (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (=)
2 [NS2] Pokemon Legends Z-A: NS2 Edition (=)
3 [PS5] Ninja Gaiden 4 (NEW)
4 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
5 [PS5] Ghost of Yotei (-2)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (=)
2 [NS2] Pokemon Legends Z-A: NS2 Edition (=)
3 [PS5] Ninja Gaiden 4 (NEW)
4 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
5 [PS5] Ghost of Yotei (-2)
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Taiwan Charts | Week 43, 2025 (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (=)
2 [NS2] Pokemon Legends Z-A: NS2 Edition (=)
3 [PS5] Ninja Gaiden 4 (NEW)
4 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
5 [PS5] Ghost of Yotei (-2)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (=)
2 [NS2] Pokemon Legends Z-A: NS2 Edition (=)
3 [PS5] Ninja Gaiden 4 (NEW)
4 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
5 [PS5] Ghost of Yotei (-2)
Europe Charts | Week 43, 2025 (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1. BF6 (-55%)
2. FC 26 (-26%)
3. Pokemon Legends Z-A (-84%)*
4. Hogwarts Legacy (-19%)
5. Ghost of Yotei (-34%)
6. Plants vs Zombies R (NEW)
7. GTA V (-3%)
8. Titanfall 2 (+3688%)
9. RDR2 (+37%)
10. Mass Effect LE (729%)
1. BF6 (-55%)
2. FC 26 (-26%)
3. Pokemon Legends Z-A (-84%)*
4. Hogwarts Legacy (-19%)
5. Ghost of Yotei (-34%)
6. Plants vs Zombies R (NEW)
7. GTA V (-3%)
8. Titanfall 2 (+3688%)
9. RDR2 (+37%)
10. Mass Effect LE (729%)
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Europe Charts | Week 43, 2025 (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1. BF6 (-55%)
2. FC 26 (-26%)
3. Pokemon Legends Z-A (-84%)*
4. Hogwarts Legacy (-19%)
5. Ghost of Yotei (-34%)
6. Plants vs Zombies R (NEW)
7. GTA V (-3%)
8. Titanfall 2 (+3688%)
9. RDR2 (+37%)
10. Mass Effect LE (729%)
1. BF6 (-55%)
2. FC 26 (-26%)
3. Pokemon Legends Z-A (-84%)*
4. Hogwarts Legacy (-19%)
5. Ghost of Yotei (-34%)
6. Plants vs Zombies R (NEW)
7. GTA V (-3%)
8. Titanfall 2 (+3688%)
9. RDR2 (+37%)
10. Mass Effect LE (729%)
Bandai Namco Results
• Record for net sales, up 5% to ¥644b (~$4.2b)
• Net profits are down 2% to ¥79b (~$513m)
• Sold over 22.94m games (up 26%) at a lower average price of ¥4.041 (-34%)
• Forecasts revised up for all categories, but results still expected down vs last FY
• Record for net sales, up 5% to ¥644b (~$4.2b)
• Net profits are down 2% to ¥79b (~$513m)
• Sold over 22.94m games (up 26%) at a lower average price of ¥4.041 (-34%)
• Forecasts revised up for all categories, but results still expected down vs last FY
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Bandai Namco Results
• Record for net sales, up 5% to ¥644b (~$4.2b)
• Net profits are down 2% to ¥79b (~$513m)
• Sold over 22.94m games (up 26%) at a lower average price of ¥4.041 (-34%)
• Forecasts revised up for all categories, but results still expected down vs last FY
• Record for net sales, up 5% to ¥644b (~$4.2b)
• Net profits are down 2% to ¥79b (~$513m)
• Sold over 22.94m games (up 26%) at a lower average price of ¥4.041 (-34%)
• Forecasts revised up for all categories, but results still expected down vs last FY
Mario Kart World reach 2m units in Japan alone (retail)
It's the fastest selling Mario Kart game, surpassing previous titles (launch aligned).
Perfect launch title for Nintendo Switch 2.
It's the fastest selling Mario Kart game, surpassing previous titles (launch aligned).
Perfect launch title for Nintendo Switch 2.
November 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Mario Kart World reach 2m units in Japan alone (retail)
It's the fastest selling Mario Kart game, surpassing previous titles (launch aligned).
Perfect launch title for Nintendo Switch 2.
It's the fastest selling Mario Kart game, surpassing previous titles (launch aligned).
Perfect launch title for Nintendo Switch 2.
🇫🇷 France Charts | Week 43, 2025 (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Z-A (=)
2 [PS5] EA Sports FC 26 (+2)
3 [PS5] Battlefield 6 (=)
4 [NS2] Pokemon Legends: Z-A - NS2 Edition (-2)
5 [NS2] Mario Kart World (RE)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Z-A (=)
2 [PS5] EA Sports FC 26 (+2)
3 [PS5] Battlefield 6 (=)
4 [NS2] Pokemon Legends: Z-A - NS2 Edition (-2)
5 [NS2] Mario Kart World (RE)
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🇫🇷 France Charts | Week 43, 2025 (Oct 20 - Oct 26)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Z-A (=)
2 [PS5] EA Sports FC 26 (+2)
3 [PS5] Battlefield 6 (=)
4 [NS2] Pokemon Legends: Z-A - NS2 Edition (-2)
5 [NS2] Mario Kart World (RE)
1 [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Z-A (=)
2 [PS5] EA Sports FC 26 (+2)
3 [PS5] Battlefield 6 (=)
4 [NS2] Pokemon Legends: Z-A - NS2 Edition (-2)
5 [NS2] Mario Kart World (RE)
Square Enix Results
• Net sales are down 15% to ¥134b (~$873m)
• Net profits are down 14% to ¥10b (~$65m)
• Increased sales of catalog titles
• Net profits forecast was slashed from ¥28.7b to ¥16.9b (-41%) with a reorganization of overseas divisions, effective immediately
• Net sales are down 15% to ¥134b (~$873m)
• Net profits are down 14% to ¥10b (~$65m)
• Increased sales of catalog titles
• Net profits forecast was slashed from ¥28.7b to ¥16.9b (-41%) with a reorganization of overseas divisions, effective immediately
November 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Square Enix Results
• Net sales are down 15% to ¥134b (~$873m)
• Net profits are down 14% to ¥10b (~$65m)
• Increased sales of catalog titles
• Net profits forecast was slashed from ¥28.7b to ¥16.9b (-41%) with a reorganization of overseas divisions, effective immediately
• Net sales are down 15% to ¥134b (~$873m)
• Net profits are down 14% to ¥10b (~$65m)
• Increased sales of catalog titles
• Net profits forecast was slashed from ¥28.7b to ¥16.9b (-41%) with a reorganization of overseas divisions, effective immediately
Nintendo Switch is tracking 18.39m units ahead of the PlayStation 2 (launch aligned).
To surpass the lifetime sales of the PS2, the Switch will need an additional 5.99m units by the end of its life.
To surpass the lifetime sales of the PS2, the Switch will need an additional 5.99m units by the end of its life.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Nintendo Switch is tracking 18.39m units ahead of the PlayStation 2 (launch aligned).
To surpass the lifetime sales of the PS2, the Switch will need an additional 5.99m units by the end of its life.
To surpass the lifetime sales of the PS2, the Switch will need an additional 5.99m units by the end of its life.
Japan Charts | Week 44, 2025 (Oct 27 - Nov 2)
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Japan Charts | Week 44, 2025 (Oct 27 - Nov 2)
If Nintendo reaches their Switch 2 forecast, it will be the biggest launch year for any Nintendo console by far.
Previous best :
• Nintendo 3DS at 15.03m units in 11 months
• Nintendo Switch at 14.86m units in 10 months
Previous best :
• Nintendo 3DS at 15.03m units in 11 months
• Nintendo Switch at 14.86m units in 10 months
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
If Nintendo reaches their Switch 2 forecast, it will be the biggest launch year for any Nintendo console by far.
Previous best :
• Nintendo 3DS at 15.03m units in 11 months
• Nintendo Switch at 14.86m units in 10 months
Previous best :
• Nintendo 3DS at 15.03m units in 11 months
• Nintendo Switch at 14.86m units in 10 months
84% of Nintendo Switch 2 players have transitioned from Nintendo Switch, with 2017 buyers representing the largest part of early adopters (Nintendo)
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
84% of Nintendo Switch 2 players have transitioned from Nintendo Switch, with 2017 buyers representing the largest part of early adopters (Nintendo)
According to Nintendo's estimates, Donkey Kong Bananza sold 2.6 million copies as of September 5 (first 12 weeks, sell-through).
Donkey Kong Bananza debut with 3.49m units shipped.
That’s the biggest launch for the franchise in 15 years, while Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii) sold 4.21m units at launch.
It instantly outsold Donkey Kong Land 2 and 3.
That’s the biggest launch for the franchise in 15 years, while Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii) sold 4.21m units at launch.
It instantly outsold Donkey Kong Land 2 and 3.
November 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
According to Nintendo's estimates, Donkey Kong Bananza sold 2.6 million copies as of September 5 (first 12 weeks, sell-through).
Nintendo's shipment update for Japan (as of September 2025)
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now over 9m units
• SMP Jamboree and Mario Kart World over 2m units
• DK Bananza debut over 500k units
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now over 9m units
• SMP Jamboree and Mario Kart World over 2m units
• DK Bananza debut over 500k units
November 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Nintendo's shipment update for Japan (as of September 2025)
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now over 9m units
• SMP Jamboree and Mario Kart World over 2m units
• DK Bananza debut over 500k units
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now over 9m units
• SMP Jamboree and Mario Kart World over 2m units
• DK Bananza debut over 500k units
Nintendo 3DS shipped 392.29m games to date.
That's another 10k units added in 3 months.
Nintendo shipped over 6.44m games since hardware production ended.
That's another 10k units added in 3 months.
Nintendo shipped over 6.44m games since hardware production ended.
November 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Nintendo 3DS shipped 392.29m games to date.
That's another 10k units added in 3 months.
Nintendo shipped over 6.44m games since hardware production ended.
That's another 10k units added in 3 months.
Nintendo shipped over 6.44m games since hardware production ended.
Mario Kart World sold over 8.1m units via bundle (84% of the game shipment).
Over 1.4m units were sold individually at full price.
Over 1.4m units were sold individually at full price.
Mario Kart World ship another 3.94m units in the quarter, now over 9.57m units in 4 months.
The attach rate reach 92% since launch.
It’s now the fastest selling title in the franchise, surpassing Mario Kart Wii (9.53m units in the first 2 quarters).
The attach rate reach 92% since launch.
It’s now the fastest selling title in the franchise, surpassing Mario Kart Wii (9.53m units in the first 2 quarters).
November 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Mario Kart World sold over 8.1m units via bundle (84% of the game shipment).
Over 1.4m units were sold individually at full price.
Over 1.4m units were sold individually at full price.
Nintendo updated their software forecast for the fiscal year.
• They are now expecting 125m Switch 1 games to be distributed, a massive 20m units increase (+19%).
• Switch 2 software forecast was also revised up to 48m units (from 45m, up 7%)
• They are now expecting 125m Switch 1 games to be distributed, a massive 20m units increase (+19%).
• Switch 2 software forecast was also revised up to 48m units (from 45m, up 7%)
Nintendo distributed 37.16 million Switch games this quarter (-6% compared to 2024).
That’s over 1.45 billion games on the platform to date.
On average, 9 games are sold for each Switch system on the market (to date).
That’s over 1.45 billion games on the platform to date.
On average, 9 games are sold for each Switch system on the market (to date).
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Nintendo updated their software forecast for the fiscal year.
• They are now expecting 125m Switch 1 games to be distributed, a massive 20m units increase (+19%).
• Switch 2 software forecast was also revised up to 48m units (from 45m, up 7%)
• They are now expecting 125m Switch 1 games to be distributed, a massive 20m units increase (+19%).
• Switch 2 software forecast was also revised up to 48m units (from 45m, up 7%)
Nintendo Switch shipment surpassed the Nintendo DS by 80k units (launch aligned).
While Nintendo revised their Switch hardware forecast down to 4m units for the fiscal year (-500k units), now anticipating 156.12m units by March 2026.
While Nintendo revised their Switch hardware forecast down to 4m units for the fiscal year (-500k units), now anticipating 156.12m units by March 2026.
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Nintendo Switch shipment surpassed the Nintendo DS by 80k units (launch aligned).
While Nintendo revised their Switch hardware forecast down to 4m units for the fiscal year (-500k units), now anticipating 156.12m units by March 2026.
While Nintendo revised their Switch hardware forecast down to 4m units for the fiscal year (-500k units), now anticipating 156.12m units by March 2026.
Top 10 Bestselling Nintendo Switch games (2017-2025)
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Top 10 Bestselling Nintendo Switch games (2017-2025)