Nintendo’s DSi comfortably topped the hardware chart in Japan during the week ended July 26, while Square Enix’s Dragon Quest IX continued to dominate software sales.
According to Media Create, sales of Nintendo’s handheld more than doubled those of its nearest rival, Sony’s PSP, while Dragon Quest IX sold 270,000 copies to take lifetime sales beyond three million copies.
Nintendo DS – 80,362
PlayStation Portable - 30,523
Nintendo Wii - 23,995
DS Lite – 12,385
PlayStation 3 – 8,997
PlayStation 2 – 3,305
Xbox 360 – 3,080
01. Dragon Quest IX (DS) - 270,000 / 3,202,000
02. Tomodachi Collection (DS) - 74,000 / 428,000
03. Wii Sports Resort (Wii) - 74,000 / 763,000
04. Penguin no Mondai x Tenkuu no 7 Senshi (DS) - 43,000 / NEW
05. Okaeri! Chibi-Robo! Happy Richie Oosouji (DS) - 35,000/ NEW
06. Katamari Tribute (PS3) - 28,000 / NEW
07. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble X (DS) - 28,000 / NEW
08. Pro Yakyuu Spirits 6 (PS2) - 22,000 / 72,000
09. Pro Yakyuu Spirits 6 (PS3) - 21,000 / 95,000
10. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (the Best) (PSP) - 18,000 / 818,000
Sources: Media Create / Kotaku