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[Sesuadra]

Must be a cool Summer this year

It's a fresh summer indeed.

 

[Madao]

For longtime N fans, it absolutely was

those fans never knew anything about sales.

 

[LotusHD]

It's a fresh summer indeed.

Indeed, it's off the hook

 

[Kangi]

I consider Smash a Kirby spinoff because of Sakurai. (This makes no sense).

Not entirely nonsensical! Lots of it was based off of Kirby Super Star, after all.

 

[random25]

Pretty much expected. No surprises here.

Congrats to the team! Let's get that 3 million sales in Japan!

 

[DecoReturns]

Not entirely nonsensical! Lots of it was based off of Kirby Super Star, after all.

You learn something new everyday. That's neat

 

[OrbitalBeard]

those fans never knew anything about sales.

Not really talking exclusively sales, also iconic status, which is what's about to happen with Splatoon

 

[Inuhanyou]

Switch + Splatoon = domination.

I never expected this IP to blow up so much over there

 

[Dark Cloud]

Zelda is big in Japan - if it was on PS4 on DQXI and FFXV would have sold more than Zelda. Its just like Splatoon is massive. Thats like arguing that game XY is underperforming because GTAV sold over 70m.

I want Zelda to sell 2 million copies in Japan. I know BotW is going to do great in Japan compared to like the past 10 games so it's good. I hope it rises in Japan.

Smash?

unless you're considering that a mario spinoff

Eh I didn't feel like typing 2D and 3D Mario, Smash Mario Kart. I just put it all under Mario lol.

 

[noshten]

Famitsu do include digital codes, so some digital sales are already counted.

I do expect Amazon > Digital Codes.
There were multiple SKUs of Splatoon 2 in Amazon bestseller list - game its self was top 3 since it was announced. Digital Code was top 5 in the last 2 weeks. Splatoon 2 Bundle, Splatoon 2/Amiibo/ProController, Splatoon 2/Keychain, Splatoon 2/Splatoon Bag were just part of the other SKUs that charted in the top 100 during launch week.

 

[Theswweet]

I made a prediction that Splatoon 2 would sell 1m in Japan by the end of the month, I'm definitely feeling like that's gonna happen at this point. 671k without eShop sales and Amazon included in that? In only 3 days? What a launch.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Zelda isn't to Japan what it is here

It also outsold MK8D in 3 Days.

 

[asagami_]

Something something artificial shortages

Spoiler

Congrats Nintendo!

 

[Mory Dunz]

Eh I didn't feel like typing 2D and 3D Mario, Smash Mario Kart. I just put it all under Mario lol.

as it's been mentioned. Smash is closer to kirby if anything.

But I generally consider it its own thing at this point.

 

[marc^o^]

It's very likely digital numbers will also be the best on Switch so far. Splatoon is an addictive game for years, lots of people will want to have it always on.

 

[takriel]

When will we get official updates on hardware and software numbers?

 

[Kurt]

But i'm wondering what the digital sales are for this game in japan. Maybe its already over a million...

 

[random25]

It's very likely digital numbers will also be the best on Switch so far. Splatoon is an addictive game for years, lots of people will want to have it always on.

It's topping the e-shop charts since launch in Japan.

 

[sinonobu]

When will we get official updates on hardware and software numbers?

In about an hour and a half.

 

[Dark Cloud]

as it's been mentioned. Smash is closer to kirby if anything.

But I generally consider it its own thing at this point.

Ok I guess. I'm not about to argue over semantics of who owns Smash or what it should fall under. Smash was a given and I didn't feel like typing it out. 😂

-Mario
-Zelda
-Smashhhhhhh
-Mario Kart
-Animal Crossing
-Splatoon
-Pokémon

There everyone happy unless we need to break it down even more.

 

[Eria]

Deserved!

 

[BitStyle]

Great numbers, especially compared to the first. Expecting this title to have some impressive legs.

Now release splat brella already!

 

[Marvie_3]

Well deserved. Awesome game!

 

[VLQ]

When will we get official updates on hardware and software numbers?

Today, but only for June 30

 

[victreeb3l]

Awesome numbers

 

[KtSlime]

I want Zelda to sell 2 million copies in Japan. I know BotW is going to do great in Japan compared to like the past 10 games so it's good. I hope it rises in Japan.



Eh I didn't feel like typing 2D and 3D Mario, Smash Mario Kart. I just put it all under Mario lol.

Don't worry, Zelda still outsold every PS4 game except for FF15. That's pretty good, even if it isn't Splatoon good (which is oh so good).

 

[Da-Kid]

It's official. Splatoon is now a flagship IP for Nintendo.

 

[DMONKUMA]

Well there ya go. Splatoon 3 is guaranteed.

 

[LotusHD]

It's official. Splatoon is now a flagship IP for Nintendo.

 

[James Scott]

It's official. Splatoon is now a flagship IP for Nintendo.

Idk, when it sold over 4 million on Wii U it seemed like a sure thing. But at least the Sequel is getting a lot more love

 

[BitStyle]

It's official. Splatoon is now a flagship IP for Nintendo.

Well deserved. First game was WiiUs best title imo. Splatoon 2 will settle as my main title f or the Switch going forward as well.

 

[legend166]

I wonder how long they've been holding back stock to get that 100k. 10 weeks, holding back around 7k a week?

Do we think the new Switch baseline will be around 35k?

 

[Sesuadra]

Well deserved. First game was WiiUs best title imo. Splatoon 2 will settle as my main title f or the Switch going forward as well.

in japan it will definitely be the go to game you buy, when you buy your switch.

 

[Da-Kid]

Idk, when it sold over 4 million on Wii U it seemed like a sure thing. But at least the Sequel is getting a lot more love

Being popular once is a sign, being even more popular the second time is a sure thing.

 

[Meme Master Flux]

After not having a Wii U, god I haven't had so much fun with a multiplayer game in a long time.
Well deserved.

 

[James Scott]

I wonder how much of an impact local wireless multiplayer modes will have in Japan.
I believe you can play Salmon Run whenever you want locally. Not sure if you still earn Gear/rewards but I think it's something that could attract the MH crowd

 

[kitschbeam]

I bought another Switch for my brother just so that we can play splatoon 2 together. It's that good!

 

[Realeza]

Weren't some people freaking out about some "early reports" saying Switch won't sell over 40k?

 

[Mister Wolf]

You can thank Marina

Spoiler

and maybe Pearl

for the sales increase.

 

[JershJopstin]

I wonder how much of an impact local wireless multiplayer modes will have in Japan.
I believe you can play Salmon Run whenever you want locally. Not sure if you still earn Gear/rewards but I think it's something that could attract the MH crowd

You can, and you have complete control over the difficulty. Not sure on weapons.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

You can thank Marina

Spoiler

and maybe Pearl

for the sales increase.

Well if it's Japan, it's actually mostly Pearl.

 

[LotusHD]

You can thank Marina

Spoiler

and maybe Pearl

for the sales increase.

I thought Japan liked Pearl more tho

 

[pagrab]

I was in Japan for a few days and got to say that the game was rather heavily advertised.

 

[random25]

Weren't some people freaking out about some "early reports" saying Switch won't sell over 40k?

Did that happen? lol

 

[JohnTinker]

Pretty good for a port

Spoiler

/s

 

[nextgeneration]

Nice software numbers and I'm shocked they were actually able to get that many Switches to retailers!

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Well there ya go. Splatoon 3 is guaranteed.

The real question is if we will get spinoffs.

 

[Kangi]

The real question is if we will get spinoffs.

A devoted inkling dress-up spinoff is guaranteed.

 

[jmaine_ph]

Nice!!!!!

 

[SinCityAssassin]

The real question is if we will get spinoffs.

Can't wait for Nintendo to branch out on their Squid Idol franchises with hologram concerts and rhythm games.