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France Charts | Week 5, 2026 (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
1 [NSW] Minecraft (+3)
2 [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (+1)
3 [PS5] Grand Theft Auto V (+3)
4 [NSW] Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (+6)
5 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (=)
1 [NSW] Minecraft (+3)
2 [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (+1)
3 [PS5] Grand Theft Auto V (+3)
4 [NSW] Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (+6)
5 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (=)
February 15, 2026 at 9:25 PM
France Charts | Week 5, 2026 (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
1 [NSW] Minecraft (+3)
2 [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (+1)
3 [PS5] Grand Theft Auto V (+3)
4 [NSW] Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (+6)
5 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (=)
1 [NSW] Minecraft (+3)
2 [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (+1)
3 [PS5] Grand Theft Auto V (+3)
4 [NSW] Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (+6)
5 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (=)
With Super Mario Odyssey surpassing 30 million units shipped, Nintendo Switch now has 5 titles over the milestone.
Switch is in its own category regarding first-party software.
Of all the million sellers published by Nintendo in the last 40 years, 28% of sales were made on Switch.
Switch is in its own category regarding first-party software.
Of all the million sellers published by Nintendo in the last 40 years, 28% of sales were made on Switch.
All 79 known 1st party million sellers on Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2 (Nintendo published only)
• Pokemon Legends Z-A debut at #22
• Galaxy 2 is #48
• Galaxy 1 is #52
• Kirby Air Riders is #64
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(*) = West Sales Only
• Pokemon Legends Z-A debut at #22
• Galaxy 2 is #48
• Galaxy 1 is #52
• Kirby Air Riders is #64
Better quality here : ibb.co/RTttHc8K
(*) = West Sales Only
February 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
With Super Mario Odyssey surpassing 30 million units shipped, Nintendo Switch now has 5 titles over the milestone.
Switch is in its own category regarding first-party software.
Of all the million sellers published by Nintendo in the last 40 years, 28% of sales were made on Switch.
Switch is in its own category regarding first-party software.
Of all the million sellers published by Nintendo in the last 40 years, 28% of sales were made on Switch.
South Korea Charts | Week 5, 2026 (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
1 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
2 [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (+1)
3 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-1)
4 [NSW] Super Mario Party: Jamboree (RE)
5 [NSW] Minecraft (=)
1 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
2 [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (+1)
3 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-1)
4 [NSW] Super Mario Party: Jamboree (RE)
5 [NSW] Minecraft (=)
February 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
South Korea Charts | Week 5, 2026 (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
1 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
2 [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (+1)
3 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-1)
4 [NSW] Super Mario Party: Jamboree (RE)
5 [NSW] Minecraft (=)
1 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
2 [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (+1)
3 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-1)
4 [NSW] Super Mario Party: Jamboree (RE)
5 [NSW] Minecraft (=)
Taiwan Charts | Week 5, 2026 (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
1 [PS5] Code Vein II (NEW)
2 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
3 [NSW] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack (NEW)
4 [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports (RE)
5 [NS2] Dynasty Warriors: Origins (-4)
1 [PS5] Code Vein II (NEW)
2 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
3 [NSW] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack (NEW)
4 [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports (RE)
5 [NS2] Dynasty Warriors: Origins (-4)
February 14, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Taiwan Charts | Week 5, 2026 (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
1 [PS5] Code Vein II (NEW)
2 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
3 [NSW] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack (NEW)
4 [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports (RE)
5 [NS2] Dynasty Warriors: Origins (-4)
1 [PS5] Code Vein II (NEW)
2 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
3 [NSW] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack (NEW)
4 [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports (RE)
5 [NS2] Dynasty Warriors: Origins (-4)
Capcom Million Sellers Update (as of December 31, 2025)
• Monster Hunter World reach 22m units sold
• Resident Evil 4 Remake ship over 1m units during the quarter
• The top 20 ship over 6.4m units (down 100k units vs Q4 2024)
Full list : ibb.co/N66HdPfx
• Monster Hunter World reach 22m units sold
• Resident Evil 4 Remake ship over 1m units during the quarter
• The top 20 ship over 6.4m units (down 100k units vs Q4 2024)
Full list : ibb.co/N66HdPfx
February 13, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Capcom Million Sellers Update (as of December 31, 2025)
• Monster Hunter World reach 22m units sold
• Resident Evil 4 Remake ship over 1m units during the quarter
• The top 20 ship over 6.4m units (down 100k units vs Q4 2024)
Full list : ibb.co/N66HdPfx
• Monster Hunter World reach 22m units sold
• Resident Evil 4 Remake ship over 1m units during the quarter
• The top 20 ship over 6.4m units (down 100k units vs Q4 2024)
Full list : ibb.co/N66HdPfx
Sega Results
• Net sales are up 4% to ¥335b (~$2.2b)
• Operating profits are down 55% to ¥20b (~$130m)
• Recorded impairment losses of ¥31b (-$200m) regarding the acquisition of Rovio Entertainment
• Net loss of ¥17b for the first 9 months (-$110m)
• Net sales are up 4% to ¥335b (~$2.2b)
• Operating profits are down 55% to ¥20b (~$130m)
• Recorded impairment losses of ¥31b (-$200m) regarding the acquisition of Rovio Entertainment
• Net loss of ¥17b for the first 9 months (-$110m)
February 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Sega Results
• Net sales are up 4% to ¥335b (~$2.2b)
• Operating profits are down 55% to ¥20b (~$130m)
• Recorded impairment losses of ¥31b (-$200m) regarding the acquisition of Rovio Entertainment
• Net loss of ¥17b for the first 9 months (-$110m)
• Net sales are up 4% to ¥335b (~$2.2b)
• Operating profits are down 55% to ¥20b (~$130m)
• Recorded impairment losses of ¥31b (-$200m) regarding the acquisition of Rovio Entertainment
• Net loss of ¥17b for the first 9 months (-$110m)
Nihon Falcom Results
• New records for all financials metrics
• Net sales are up 150% to ¥937m (~$6.1m)
• Operating profits are up 670% to ¥685m (~$4.5m)
• Net profits are up 499% to ¥486m (~$3.2m)
• The company note the performance of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
• New records for all financials metrics
• Net sales are up 150% to ¥937m (~$6.1m)
• Operating profits are up 670% to ¥685m (~$4.5m)
• Net profits are up 499% to ¥486m (~$3.2m)
• The company note the performance of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
February 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Nihon Falcom Results
• New records for all financials metrics
• Net sales are up 150% to ¥937m (~$6.1m)
• Operating profits are up 670% to ¥685m (~$4.5m)
• Net profits are up 499% to ¥486m (~$3.2m)
• The company note the performance of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
• New records for all financials metrics
• Net sales are up 150% to ¥937m (~$6.1m)
• Operating profits are up 670% to ¥685m (~$4.5m)
• Net profits are up 499% to ¥486m (~$3.2m)
• The company note the performance of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Ubisoft Results
• Net sales are down 1% to €976m (~$1.2b)
• Net bookings are up 18% to €1.11b (~$1.3b), back catalog bookings up 36%)
• 130 million annual active users (38m MAU in Dec 2025, up 3%)
• Still forecast a net loss of about €150m to €200m for the entire FY
• Net sales are down 1% to €976m (~$1.2b)
• Net bookings are up 18% to €1.11b (~$1.3b), back catalog bookings up 36%)
• 130 million annual active users (38m MAU in Dec 2025, up 3%)
• Still forecast a net loss of about €150m to €200m for the entire FY
February 12, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Ubisoft Results
• Net sales are down 1% to €976m (~$1.2b)
• Net bookings are up 18% to €1.11b (~$1.3b), back catalog bookings up 36%)
• 130 million annual active users (38m MAU in Dec 2025, up 3%)
• Still forecast a net loss of about €150m to €200m for the entire FY
• Net sales are down 1% to €976m (~$1.2b)
• Net bookings are up 18% to €1.11b (~$1.3b), back catalog bookings up 36%)
• 130 million annual active users (38m MAU in Dec 2025, up 3%)
• Still forecast a net loss of about €150m to €200m for the entire FY
Japan Charts | Week 6, 2026 (Feb 2 - Feb 8)
February 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Japan Charts | Week 6, 2026 (Feb 2 - Feb 8)
South Korea Charts | Week 4, 2026 (Jan 19 - Jan 25)
1 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
2 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-1)
3 [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (=)
4 [NS2] Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade (NEW)
5 [NSW] Minecraft (=)
1 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
2 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-1)
3 [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (=)
4 [NS2] Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade (NEW)
5 [NSW] Minecraft (=)
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
South Korea Charts | Week 4, 2026 (Jan 19 - Jan 25)
1 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
2 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-1)
3 [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (=)
4 [NS2] Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade (NEW)
5 [NSW] Minecraft (=)
1 [NS2] Mario Kart World (+1)
2 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-1)
3 [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (=)
4 [NS2] Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade (NEW)
5 [NSW] Minecraft (=)
Taiwan Charts | Week 4, 2026 (Jan 19 - Jan 25)
1 [NS2] Dynasty Warriors: Origins (NEW)
2 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
3 [NS2] Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade (NEW)
4 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-3)
5 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (-2)
1 [NS2] Dynasty Warriors: Origins (NEW)
2 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
3 [NS2] Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade (NEW)
4 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-3)
5 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (-2)
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Taiwan Charts | Week 4, 2026 (Jan 19 - Jan 25)
1 [NS2] Dynasty Warriors: Origins (NEW)
2 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
3 [NS2] Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade (NEW)
4 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-3)
5 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (-2)
1 [NS2] Dynasty Warriors: Origins (NEW)
2 [NS2] Mario Kart World (=)
3 [NS2] Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade (NEW)
4 [NS2] Animal Crossing: New Horizons (-3)
5 [NSW] Pokemon Legends Z-A (-2)
Bandai Namco Results
• Net sales set a new record, up 5% to ¥1002b (~$6.5b)
• Operating profit are down 12% to ¥157b (~$1b)
• Net profits are down 11% to ¥115b (~$750m)
• Sold 35.7m games (up 9%) at a lower average price of ¥4.369 (-25%)
• Forecast revised up again
• Net sales set a new record, up 5% to ¥1002b (~$6.5b)
• Operating profit are down 12% to ¥157b (~$1b)
• Net profits are down 11% to ¥115b (~$750m)
• Sold 35.7m games (up 9%) at a lower average price of ¥4.369 (-25%)
• Forecast revised up again
February 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Bandai Namco Results
• Net sales set a new record, up 5% to ¥1002b (~$6.5b)
• Operating profit are down 12% to ¥157b (~$1b)
• Net profits are down 11% to ¥115b (~$750m)
• Sold 35.7m games (up 9%) at a lower average price of ¥4.369 (-25%)
• Forecast revised up again
• Net sales set a new record, up 5% to ¥1002b (~$6.5b)
• Operating profit are down 12% to ¥157b (~$1b)
• Net profits are down 11% to ¥115b (~$750m)
• Sold 35.7m games (up 9%) at a lower average price of ¥4.369 (-25%)
• Forecast revised up again
As for the Switch 2's performance in Japan,
Shipments in Q4 2025 exceeded those of Q2 and Q3 combined.
And they still cannot fully meet demand there.
Shipments in Q4 2025 exceeded those of Q2 and Q3 combined.
And they still cannot fully meet demand there.
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
As for the Switch 2's performance in Japan,
Shipments in Q4 2025 exceeded those of Q2 and Q3 combined.
And they still cannot fully meet demand there.
Shipments in Q4 2025 exceeded those of Q2 and Q3 combined.
And they still cannot fully meet demand there.
Looking at Nintendo Switch 2 hardware shipment by region compared to the previous quarter
• Japan - 2.430.000 units (35% of total, up 11 points)
• Americas - 2.300.000 units (33%, down 2 pts)
• Europe - 1.700.000 units (24%, up 1 pt)
• Other - 570.000 units (8%, down 9 pts)
• Japan - 2.430.000 units (35% of total, up 11 points)
• Americas - 2.300.000 units (33%, down 2 pts)
• Europe - 1.700.000 units (24%, up 1 pt)
• Other - 570.000 units (8%, down 9 pts)
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Looking at Nintendo Switch 2 hardware shipment by region compared to the previous quarter
• Japan - 2.430.000 units (35% of total, up 11 points)
• Americas - 2.300.000 units (33%, down 2 pts)
• Europe - 1.700.000 units (24%, up 1 pt)
• Other - 570.000 units (8%, down 9 pts)
• Japan - 2.430.000 units (35% of total, up 11 points)
• Americas - 2.300.000 units (33%, down 2 pts)
• Europe - 1.700.000 units (24%, up 1 pt)
• Other - 570.000 units (8%, down 9 pts)
Here's the usual comparison between my estimates and the results (Q4 2025)
• Switch 2 hardware was right along my expectations but software was a little below
• Several evergreens performed as expected
• Overall score - 12 out of 23
• Switch 2 hardware was right along my expectations but software was a little below
• Several evergreens performed as expected
• Overall score - 12 out of 23
February 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Here's the usual comparison between my estimates and the results (Q4 2025)
• Switch 2 hardware was right along my expectations but software was a little below
• Several evergreens performed as expected
• Overall score - 12 out of 23
• Switch 2 hardware was right along my expectations but software was a little below
• Several evergreens performed as expected
• Overall score - 12 out of 23
Square Enix Results
• Net sales are down 13% to ¥215b (~$1.4b)
• Operating profits are up 39% to ¥46b (~$290m)
• Net profits are up 4% to ¥26b (~$170m), lower in proportion due to reorganization costs
• Forecast revised up for OP profits and Net profits
• Net sales are down 13% to ¥215b (~$1.4b)
• Operating profits are up 39% to ¥46b (~$290m)
• Net profits are up 4% to ¥26b (~$170m), lower in proportion due to reorganization costs
• Forecast revised up for OP profits and Net profits
February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Square Enix Results
• Net sales are down 13% to ¥215b (~$1.4b)
• Operating profits are up 39% to ¥46b (~$290m)
• Net profits are up 4% to ¥26b (~$170m), lower in proportion due to reorganization costs
• Forecast revised up for OP profits and Net profits
• Net sales are down 13% to ¥215b (~$1.4b)
• Operating profits are up 39% to ¥46b (~$290m)
• Net profits are up 4% to ¥26b (~$170m), lower in proportion due to reorganization costs
• Forecast revised up for OP profits and Net profits
Japan Charts | Week 5, 2026 (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
February 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Japan Charts | Week 5, 2026 (Jan 26 - Feb 1)
Hardware shipment (2025)
• Nintendo Switch 2 - 17.370.000 units (New)
• PlayStation 5 - 17.200.000 units (-15%)
• Nintendo Switch - 4.510.000 units (-61%)
• Xbox Series ~2.000.000 units (estimates)
• Nintendo Switch 2 - 17.370.000 units (New)
• PlayStation 5 - 17.200.000 units (-15%)
• Nintendo Switch - 4.510.000 units (-61%)
• Xbox Series ~2.000.000 units (estimates)
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Hardware shipment (2025)
• Nintendo Switch 2 - 17.370.000 units (New)
• PlayStation 5 - 17.200.000 units (-15%)
• Nintendo Switch - 4.510.000 units (-61%)
• Xbox Series ~2.000.000 units (estimates)
• Nintendo Switch 2 - 17.370.000 units (New)
• PlayStation 5 - 17.200.000 units (-15%)
• Nintendo Switch - 4.510.000 units (-61%)
• Xbox Series ~2.000.000 units (estimates)
The PlayStation 5 shipped 17.2 million units in 2025, its third-best year to date.
February 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
The PlayStation 5 shipped 17.2 million units in 2025, its third-best year to date.
PlayStation Results
• PS5 ship 8m units this quarter, down from 9.5m last year
• Cumulative sales are now over 92.2m to date, slower than PS4 by about 2.2m
• Monthly active users are up to 132m (+3m YoY)
• 97.2m games shipped (inc. 13.2m first party)
• Digital is up to 76%
• PS5 ship 8m units this quarter, down from 9.5m last year
• Cumulative sales are now over 92.2m to date, slower than PS4 by about 2.2m
• Monthly active users are up to 132m (+3m YoY)
• 97.2m games shipped (inc. 13.2m first party)
• Digital is up to 76%
February 5, 2026 at 11:08 AM
PlayStation Results
• PS5 ship 8m units this quarter, down from 9.5m last year
• Cumulative sales are now over 92.2m to date, slower than PS4 by about 2.2m
• Monthly active users are up to 132m (+3m YoY)
• 97.2m games shipped (inc. 13.2m first party)
• Digital is up to 76%
• PS5 ship 8m units this quarter, down from 9.5m last year
• Cumulative sales are now over 92.2m to date, slower than PS4 by about 2.2m
• Monthly active users are up to 132m (+3m YoY)
• 97.2m games shipped (inc. 13.2m first party)
• Digital is up to 76%
Nintendo Switch is tracking 17.23m units ahead of the PlayStation 2 (launch aligned).
To surpass the lifetime sales of the PS2, the Switch will need an additional 5.26m units by the end of its life.
To surpass the lifetime sales of the PS2, the Switch will need an additional 5.26m units by the end of its life.
February 4, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Nintendo Switch is tracking 17.23m units ahead of the PlayStation 2 (launch aligned).
To surpass the lifetime sales of the PS2, the Switch will need an additional 5.26m units by the end of its life.
To surpass the lifetime sales of the PS2, the Switch will need an additional 5.26m units by the end of its life.
Nintendo confirm Metroid Prime 4: Beyond shipped over 1m units in a month.
February 4, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Nintendo confirm Metroid Prime 4: Beyond shipped over 1m units in a month.
Nintendo Switch 2 should have around 2.2m units in transit or on shelves going by Nintendo's graph (about 12% of units)
Which is the same proportion compared to Switch 1 after 3 quarters.
Total
Sell-Through (estimated) - 15.160.000
Sell-In - 13.370.000
*Graph in million of units
Which is the same proportion compared to Switch 1 after 3 quarters.
Total
Sell-Through (estimated) - 15.160.000
Sell-In - 13.370.000
*Graph in million of units
February 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Nintendo Switch 2 should have around 2.2m units in transit or on shelves going by Nintendo's graph (about 12% of units)
Which is the same proportion compared to Switch 1 after 3 quarters.
Total
Sell-Through (estimated) - 15.160.000
Sell-In - 13.370.000
*Graph in million of units
Which is the same proportion compared to Switch 1 after 3 quarters.
Total
Sell-Through (estimated) - 15.160.000
Sell-In - 13.370.000
*Graph in million of units
Nintendo's shipment update for Japan (as of December 2025)
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now over 12m units
• Pokemon Legends Z-A debut over 4m units
• Kirby Air Riders debut over 900k units
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now over 12m units
• Pokemon Legends Z-A debut over 4m units
• Kirby Air Riders debut over 900k units
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Nintendo's shipment update for Japan (as of December 2025)
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now over 12m units
• Pokemon Legends Z-A debut over 4m units
• Kirby Air Riders debut over 900k units
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now over 12m units
• Pokemon Legends Z-A debut over 4m units
• Kirby Air Riders debut over 900k units
Updated - Nintendo Top 100 bestseller
Notable change :
• SSBU ⇾ #5 (+1)
• Mario Odyssey ⇾ #12 (+1)
• Pokemon S/V ⇾ #15 (+1)
• Switch Sports ⇾ #30 (+4)
• SMB Wonder ⇾ #33 (+3)
• MK World ⇾ #46 (+18)
• SMP Jamboree ⇾ #66 (+6)
Full image : ibb.co/LXXXJfVn
Notable change :
• SSBU ⇾ #5 (+1)
• Mario Odyssey ⇾ #12 (+1)
• Pokemon S/V ⇾ #15 (+1)
• Switch Sports ⇾ #30 (+4)
• SMB Wonder ⇾ #33 (+3)
• MK World ⇾ #46 (+18)
• SMP Jamboree ⇾ #66 (+6)
Full image : ibb.co/LXXXJfVn
February 3, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Updated - Nintendo Top 100 bestseller
Notable change :
• SSBU ⇾ #5 (+1)
• Mario Odyssey ⇾ #12 (+1)
• Pokemon S/V ⇾ #15 (+1)
• Switch Sports ⇾ #30 (+4)
• SMB Wonder ⇾ #33 (+3)
• MK World ⇾ #46 (+18)
• SMP Jamboree ⇾ #66 (+6)
Full image : ibb.co/LXXXJfVn
Notable change :
• SSBU ⇾ #5 (+1)
• Mario Odyssey ⇾ #12 (+1)
• Pokemon S/V ⇾ #15 (+1)
• Switch Sports ⇾ #30 (+4)
• SMB Wonder ⇾ #33 (+3)
• MK World ⇾ #46 (+18)
• SMP Jamboree ⇾ #66 (+6)
Full image : ibb.co/LXXXJfVn