Mario and Zelda Franchises Stay at the Top 10 - Japan's Video Game Sales

Folks, this is another interesting week in Japan. Zelda is at the top while Mario stays at number 4. What's more interesting? Last week's number 1 and 2, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and One Piece: Gigant Battle 2 slip to number 10 and 11


As you can see below, Nintendo rules Japan (atleast the first two spots) with their 2 flagship franchises, Zelda and Mario. This is proof of the unwavering grip these two franchises have in Japan.


Japan's Video Game Sales for the Week 2011 November 21 - 27

1. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)(New)
2. 7th Dragon 2020 (PSP)(New)
3. Saint Seiya (PS3)(New)
4. Super Mario 3D Land (3DS)
5. Metal Gear Solid HD Edition (PS3)(New)
6. Little Battlers Boost (PSP)(New)

11. One Piece: Gigant Battle 2 (NDS)

In the hardware department, the Nintendo 3DS is still at number one while there are more PS3 sold than PSP. I bet everyone knows why this is the trend right now. :)

3DS - 120,920
PS3 - 34,031
PSP - 33,151
Wii - 20,148
DSi LL - 2,237
XBox 360 - 1,678
PS2 - 1,294
DSi - 993
DS Lite - 35

Source:

4Gamer