I’m two weeks late because I can’t call myself an NPD anymore.
After merging with fellow analytics firm IRI under the new “Citrana” banner, February’s monthly U.S. sales survey showed that Nintendo was standing up to stiff competition.
All data is based on dollar sales from January 29 to February 25, unless otherwise stated. Nintendo’s first party digital sales are not included, but other third parties may contribute at their sole discretion.
Overall hardware increased 68% year-over-year in the second quarter of February, largely due to continued demand for the PlayStation 5. No switch ranking was provided.
In terms of software, Nintendo made two debuts during this period. Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe placed him at No. 15 on the Top 20 total charts, but the Metroid Prime Remaster surprise (and digital exclusive for most of the period, $40) release didn’t make the Top 20. did not. There are no manufacturer-specific charts. If a period longer than that is offered, it is not possible to determine whether the game’s earnings were among the top 10 Switch sellers for that month.
Switch software saw an overall decline compared to the first month of last year’s Pokémon Legends Arceus, and the top first-party title on the charts was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at number 13. Kirby was his third and final first-party title, according to the NPD’s charts, as Pokemon Scarlet and Violet followed at number 14. Representing third parties, the list tops the list with Square Enix’s debut Octopus Traveler II at No. 10, Serial Ranker Minecraft at No. 12, Sonic Frontiers at No. 17, NBA 2k23 at No. 19, and Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line rounding out the list. I’m here. Top 20.