As reported by Famitsu and translated by Gematsu, PS5 was the second-highest-selling console in Japan during the last week of the year from December 19, 2022, to December 25, 2022. The sales for PS5 topped over 59,352 units sold during the stated week, overtaking Switch and Switch Lite. Over 2 million PS5 consoles have been sold in Japan throughout its life thus far. The following is a list of the top 10 software sales out of the top 30 in the Japanese market, as reported by Famitsu. The figures enclosed in the brackets at the end represent the lifetime sales. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the digital edition of the console, as it sold less than 10,000 units. Sony has always garnered massive success selling their PlayStation consoles in Japan. However, this year was significantly challenging due to supply shortages and market competition. The PS5 console sales also affected the software sales, including console-exclusive games. This console exclusivity is one of the major factors for the newer Nintendo Switch’s hardware and software sales. Currently, the Japanese software sales market is dominated by Nintendo’s Switch exclusive games, including Pokemon Scarlet & Violet leading the charts, followed by Splatoon 3, Nintendo Switch Sports, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Edition. The following is a list of the top 10 software sales out of the top 30 in the Japanese market, as reported by Famitsu. The PS5 has suffered due to its lack of stock and high consumer demand. Despite the strain on sales, the PS5 has still managed to outsell most of the consoles in the market. The Nintendo Switch tops the chart with just under 84,000 units sold. The Japanese gaming market is quite competitive, and with Nintendo quickly approaching its sixth anniversary, it will be interesting to see how Sony handles their consoles moving forward.
