Christmas has always been a strong week for Nintendo sales in Japan and this year is no different. Despite the naysayers Nintendo dominated in both software and hardware sales. Monster Strike for 3DS, which just released on December 17th, added an impressive 211,411 units to its sales numbers. Splatoon for Wii U, released back in May, sold another 98,096 units, proving its success and the power that Nintendo has in creating original and new titles, outselling even Super Mario Maker which was released in September of this year. In software Nintendo sales held the top 5 spots and both the New 3DS and the Wii U were the top-selling consoles in Japan, moving 155,397 and 101,122 units respectively. Thanks to Famitsu, who collects and compiles sales figures from week to week, you can see the full sales breakdown for the week of Dec 21-27 below.
- Monster Strike – 3DS – 211,411 / 636,709
- Monster Hunter X – 3DS – 174,061 / 2,441,977
- Yo-kai Watch Busters – 3DS – 104,670 / 1,965,202
- Splatoon – Wii U – 98,096 / 1,064,897
- Super Mario Maker – Wii U – 97,281 / 674,194
- Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Force – PS Vita – 69,985 / New
- Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – 3DS – 60,393 / 1,282,880
- Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – 3DS – 55,583 / 174,674
- Minecraft: PS Vita Edition – 47,249 / 478,478
- Rhythm Heaven: The Best + – 46,645 / 607,343
- Disney Magical World 2 – 3DS – 44,355 / 247,617
- Fallout 4 – PS4 – 28,268 / 149,367
- Genei Ibun Roku #FE – Wii U – 23,806 / New
- Medabots 9 – 3DS – 21,735 / New
- Sumikko Gurashi Omise Hajimerun Desu – 3DS – 19,944 / 80,617
- Mario Kart 7 – 3DS – 12,226 / 2,492,693
- Super Run For Money Tosouchuu Atsumare! – 3DS – 11,655 / 97,576
- Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – 3DS – 11,591 / 141,525
- TV Anime Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls G4U! Pack Vol 7 – PS3 – 10,659 / New
- Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – Wii U – 10,540 / 43,490
Hardware
- New 3DS – 155,397
- Wii U – 101,122
- PS Vita – 66,069
- PS4 – 60,330
- 3DS – 5,050
- PlayStation 3 – 3,459
- Xbox One – 479
