February 2022 in Japan: Top software and hardware sales, plus top publishers

February 2022 is roughly two weeks behind us, which gives data-trackers enough time to tally sales totals for the month. Over in Japan, the Switch once again led the way in total sales in both hardware and software. Check out the specifics for hardware and software below.

Top 5 software sales

01./01. [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Pokemon Co.) {2022.01.28} (¥5.980) – 644.892 / 2.069.549 <80-100%> 01./00. [PS4] Elden Ring # (From Software) {2022.02.25} (¥8.400) – 188.490 / NEW <80-100%> 03./00. [NSW] Touken Ranbu Warriors # (EXNOA) {2022.02.17} (¥7.980) – 122.890 / NEW <80-100%> 04./00. [PS5] Elden Ring # (From Software) {2022.02.25} (¥8.400) – 90.017 / NEW <80-100%> 05./00. [PS4] Horizon Forbidden West # (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2022.02.18} (¥6.900) – 59.944 / NEW <60-80%>

Top 3 publishers

1. The Pokémon Company: 699 000 units
2. Nintendo: 388 000 units
3. From Software: 279 000 units

Hardware sales

1. Nintendo Switch: 377 678 units sold (615 437 units in January)
2. PlayStation 5: 65 772 units sold (114 003 units in January)