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Famitsu sales (9/14/26 - 9/20/26)

Nintendo’s Switch 2 logs 34,000 first‑week sales as Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave nears 127,000 copies, shaping early hardware and software fortunes.

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What period does the Famitsu sales data cover?

The data spans the week of 14 September to 20 September 2026.

Which titles were highlighted in the reported sales?

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, with about 127,000 physical copies sold, and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter were noted.

How many Switch 2 units were sold in the first week?

Roughly 34,000 Switch 2 units were reported sold during the same period.

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  • Primary Driver: Nintendo’s Switch 2 logs 34,000 first‑week sales as Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave nears 127,000 copies, shaping early hardware and software fortunes.
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Nintendo’s recently launched Switch 2 moved 34,000 units in its first week, while the new RPG Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave sold approximately 127,000 physical copies, figures that could determine early profitability for both the hardware and its marquee software.\n\nFamitsu’s weekly sales window—14 September to 20 September 2026—provided the data, echoed by Nintendo Life, My Nintendo News and VGChartz. Alongside Fire Emblem, the sequel Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter entered the Japanese charts, reinforcing the trend of strong RPG performance.

The forthcoming Famitsu report for the week of 21 September will confirm whether sales stabilize, rise, or retreat, offering the clearest signal of the console’s competitive standing in Japan’s crowded gaming market.

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