Nintendo Switch 2 recorded 31,751 units sold on Japão in the week of May 25-31. The number represents a significant reduction compared to the previous week. The period coincides exactly with the entry into force of the console’s price adjustment in the country.
Nintendo announced the raise in early May. The exclusive Japanese model, region locked, went from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980. The change increased the value by around 20%. The multilingual version available on My Nintendo Store maintained the original price.
Reajuste changes Japanese retail sales dynamics
Famitsu, which compiles data from physical stores across Japão, named the Nintendo console in first place in the hardware ranking. Mesmo with the lower volume, Switch 2 surpassed the PlayStation 5, which totaled 8,373 units in the consolidated. Older Modelos from the Switch line also appeared on the list.
Analistas note that the month of May had high volume before the change. Compradores anticipated the acquisition to guarantee the old price. Isso explains the contrast between the weeks. The console has accumulated more than 5.8 million units in total since launch, according to accumulated data.
- Nintendo Switch 2: 31,751 units in the week
- PlayStation 5 (consolidated): 8,373 units
- Nintendo Switch (family): 6,201 units
- Xbox Series: 835 units
Tomodachi Life leads physical game sales
In software, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintained the lead with 52,483 copies. The Nintendo title already exceeds 1.2 million accumulated units. Pokémon Pokopia and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book completed the main podium.
Novos releases made the list. Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered appeared in two positions, with versions for different platforms. Mario Kart World continued to sell well even after a long period on the market. Super Mario Party Jamboree in the Switch 2 edition also registered movement.
The ranking reflects a preference for first party titles and continuations of established franchises. Minecraft remained among the top ten best sellers, demonstrating longevity.
Contexto of Nintendo global price adjustment
The company justified the measure by changes in market conditions and component costs. No Japão, the impact was immediate because of the effective date. Outros markets such as Estados Unidos, Canadá and Europa will see the increase from September 1st.
In the official statement, Nintendo highlighted that it evaluates the long-term scenario. The adjustment also covers previous models from the Switch line. Especialistas monitor how the movement will affect demand in different regions.
Accumulated Desempenho reinforces Switch 2 position
Apesar from the one-off drop, the console leads the year 2026 in Japão with more than 2 million units. The historical total exceeds 5.8 million. The original Switch family still contributes significant volumes in OLED and Lite models.
The Japanese market traditionally reacts sensitively to price changes in hardware. Dados’s weekly Famitsu serves as an important barometer for the industry. Próximas weeks should indicate whether volume stabilizes or recovers with new titles.
What changes for consumers and upcoming launches
The readjustment does not change the Nintendo software strategy. The company maintains a focus on exclusive games and ongoing support. Títulos as well as recent Pokémon and Yoshi show strength in physical retail.
Japanese Consumidores still has the option of a multilingual version without immediate changes. Importadores and online retailers may influence availability. Famitsu does not include digital sales or Amazon in its core numbers.
Nintendo is expected to release updates on global performance in future reports. The Switch 2 continues to be the company’s main product in the console segment.