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Japan Weekly Chart

The week's top-selling games at retail ranked by unit sales

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Pos Game Weekly Total Week #
1
 | Gamewise
(GB)
Nintendo, Role-Playing
1,353,359 1,353,359 1
2
Metal Gear Solid | Gamewise
Metal Gear Solid (PS)
Konami, Action
101,471 451,392 2
3
Houshinengi | Gamewise
Houshinengi (PS)
Tecmo Koei, Strategy
57,535 57,535 1
4
 | Gamewise
(N64)
Nintendo, Strategy
37,897 1,027,332 -32
5
SD Gundam G Generation | Gamewise
SD Gundam G Generation (PS)
Namco Bandai, Strategy
26,927 549,276 6
6
Devil Dice | Gamewise
Devil Dice (PS)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Puzzle
21,777 785,230 13
7
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu '98 Kaimakuban | Gamewise
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu '98 Kaimakuban (PS)
Konami, Sports
17,808 465,457 8
8
Star Ocean: The Second Story | Gamewise
Star Ocean: The Second Story (PS)
Enix, Role-Playing
14,660 625,312 7
9
 | Gamewise
(GB)
Nintendo, Role-Playing
11,886 9,419,258 133
10
Resident Evil 2: Dual Shock Edition | Gamewise
Resident Evil 2: Dual Shock Edition (PS)
Capcom, Action
11,851 164,308 6
11
Doki Oki | Gamewise
Doki Oki (PS)
Banpresto, Adventure
10,404 10,404 143
12
Kawa no Nushi Tsuri | Gamewise
Kawa no Nushi Tsuri (PS)
Victor Interactive, Sports
9,345 95,478 4
13
Slayers Royal 2 | Gamewise
Slayers Royal 2 (SAT)
Kadokawa Shoten, Role-Playing
8,607 62,715 2
14
Gran Turismo | Gamewise
Gran Turismo (PS)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Racing
7,960 2,163,911 38
15
Kagero: Deception II | Gamewise
Kagero: Deception II (PS)
Tecmo, Strategy
7,635 191,252 8
16
Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule Breed & Battle | Gamewise
Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule Breed & Battle (PS)
Konami, Role-Playing
7,464 211,542 8
17
PaRappa The Rapper | Gamewise
PaRappa The Rapper (PS)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Misc
7,144 1,183,102 93
18
Bakusou Dekotora Densetsu: Otoko Ippiki Yume Kaidoi | Gamewise
Bakusou Dekotora Densetsu: Otoko Ippiki Yume Kaidoi (PS)
Human Entertainment, Racing
6,778 332,561 12
19
Pachi-Slot Kanzen Kouryaku 3: Universal Koushiki Gaido Volume 3 | Gamewise
Pachi-Slot Kanzen Kouryaku 3: Universal Koushiki Gaido Volume 3 (PS)
Syscom, Misc
6,435 99,124 6
20
Resident Evil Director's Cut: Dual Shock Edition | Gamewise
Resident Evil Director's Cut: Dual Shock Edition (PS)
Capcom, Action
5,755 91,613 51
21
Brave Fencer Musashi | Gamewise
Brave Fencer Musashi (PS)
Square, Role-Playing
5,681 631,231 9
22
Grand Theft Auto | Gamewise
Grand Theft Auto (PS)
Syscom, Action
5,270 27,454 3
23
Kirby's Dream Land 3 | Gamewise
Kirby's Dream Land 3 (SNES)
Nintendo, Platform
5,268 262,712 25
24
Derby Stallion 98 | Gamewise
Derby Stallion 98 (SNES)
ASCII Entertainment, Sports
5,203 56,652 3
25
Hot Shots Golf | Gamewise
Hot Shots Golf (PS)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Sports
5,192 1,735,604 61
26
F-Zero X | Gamewise
F-Zero X (N64)
Nintendo, Racing
5,104 243,643 9
27
Rival Schools: United By Fate | Gamewise
Rival Schools: United By Fate (PS)
Capcom, Fighting
4,709 243,185 7
28
Yarudora Series Vol. 2: Kisetsu wo Dakishimete | Gamewise
Yarudora Series Vol. 2: Kisetsu wo Dakishimete (PS)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Adventure
3,905 175,433 8
29
Echo Night | Gamewise
Echo Night (PS)
From Software, Adventure
3,904 59,961 5
30
Intelligent Qube | Gamewise
Intelligent Qube (PS)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Puzzle
3,841 891,728 85
31
The King of Fighters Kyo | Gamewise
The King of Fighters Kyo (PS)
SNK, Fighting
Pro N/A 3
32
World Soccer Jikkyou Winning Eleven 3: World Cup France '98 | Gamewise
World Soccer Jikkyou Winning Eleven 3: World Cup France '98 (PS)
Konami, Sports
Pro N/A 16
33
Yarudora Series Vol.1: Double Cast | Gamewise
Yarudora Series Vol.1: Double Cast (PS)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Adventure
Pro N/A 12
34
'98 Koshien | Gamewise
'98 Koshien (PS)
Magical Company, Sports
Pro N/A 13
35
Dancing Blade II: Tears of Eden | Gamewise
Dancing Blade II: Tears of Eden (PS)
Konami, Adventure
Pro N/A -26
36
Black/Matrix | Gamewise
Black/Matrix (SAT)
NEC Interchannel, Strategy
Pro N/A 3
37
The King of Fighters '97 | Gamewise
The King of Fighters '97 (PS)
SNK, Fighting
Pro N/A 16
38
Tekken 3 | Gamewise
Tekken 3 (PS)
Namco Bandai, Fighting
Pro N/A 25
39
Crash Bandicoot | Gamewise
Crash Bandicoot (PS)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Platform
Pro N/A 93
40
Mario Kart 64 | Gamewise
Mario Kart 64 (N64)
Nintendo, Racing
Pro N/A 92
41
Dragonseeds | Gamewise
Dragonseeds (PS)
Jaleco, Action
Pro N/A 6
42
Yoshi's Story | Gamewise
Yoshi's Story (N64)
Nintendo, Platform
Pro N/A 38
43
RockMan & Forte | Gamewise
RockMan & Forte (SNES)
Capcom, Platform
Pro N/A 21
44
Parasite Eve | Gamewise
Parasite Eve (PS)
Square, Role-Playing
Pro N/A 24
45
International Superstar Soccer '98 | Gamewise
International Superstar Soccer '98 (N64)
Konami, Sports
Pro N/A 15
46
Final Fantasy VII International | Gamewise
Final Fantasy VII International (PS)
Square, Role-Playing
Pro N/A 50
47
Super Mario 64 | Gamewise
Super Mario 64 (N64)
Nintendo, Platform
Pro N/A 116
48
Densha De Go! | Gamewise
Densha De Go! (PS)
Taito, Simulation
Pro N/A 39
49
Kirby's Dream Land 2 | Gamewise
Kirby's Dream Land 2 (GB)
Nintendo, Platform
Pro N/A 182
50
Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!! Eternal Wings | Gamewise
Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!! Eternal Wings (PS)
Jaleco, Racing
Pro N/A 7
51
Ojyousama Express | Gamewise
Ojyousama Express (PS)
Media Works, Strategy
Pro N/A 7
52
OverBlood 2 | Gamewise
OverBlood 2 (PS)
Riverhillsoft, Action
Pro N/A 8
53
Derby Stallion | Gamewise
Derby Stallion (PS)
ASCII Entertainment, Sports
Pro N/A 61
54
Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land | Gamewise
Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land (GB)
Nintendo, Platform
Pro N/A 243
55
Combination Pro Soccer: J-League no Kantoku ni Natte Sekai wo Mezase!! | Gamewise
Combination Pro Soccer: J-League no Kantoku ni Natte Sekai wo Mezase!! (PS)
Axela, Sports
Pro N/A 13
56
Lunar 2: Eternal Blue | Gamewise
Lunar 2: Eternal Blue (SAT)
Kadokawa Shoten, Role-Playing
Pro N/A 8
57
Fighter Maker | Gamewise
Fighter Maker (PS)
ASCII Entertainment, Fighting
Pro N/A 7
58
Angelique Duet | Gamewise
Angelique Duet (PS)
Tecmo Koei, Strategy
Pro N/A 7
59
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins | Gamewise
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (GB)
Nintendo, Platform
Pro N/A 308
60
Breeding Stud 2 | Gamewise
Breeding Stud 2 (PS)
Konami, Sports
Pro N/A 7
61
Super Robot Spirits | Gamewise
Super Robot Spirits (N64)
Banpresto, Fighting
Pro N/A 9
62
Super Mario Land | Gamewise
Super Mario Land (GB)
Nintendo, Platform
Pro N/A 491
63
Final Fantasy V | Gamewise
Final Fantasy V (PS)
Square, Role-Playing
Pro N/A 26
64
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 | Gamewise
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 (PS)
Electronic Arts Victor, Sports
Pro N/A 18
65
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 5 | Gamewise
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu 5 (N64)
Konami, Sports
Pro N/A 25
66
Monster Rancher | Gamewise
Monster Rancher (PS)
Tecmo, Simulation
Pro N/A 60
67
Choro Q 64 2: Hacha Mecha Grand Prix Race | Gamewise
Choro Q 64 2: Hacha Mecha Grand Prix Race (N64)
Takara, Racing
Pro N/A -66
68
Kirby's Dream Land | Gamewise
Kirby's Dream Land (GB)
Nintendo, Platform
Pro N/A 333
69
Arc the Lad | Gamewise
Arc the Lad (PS)
Sony Computer Entertainment, Role-Playing
Pro N/A 168
70
Medarot: Kabuto / Kuwagata Version | Gamewise
Medarot: Kabuto / Kuwagata Version (GB)
Imagineer, Role-Playing
Pro N/A 42
71
Deep Fear | Gamewise
Deep Fear (SAT)
Sega, Adventure
Pro N/A 9
72
Choro Q Marine: Q Boat | Gamewise
Choro Q Marine: Q Boat (PS)
Takara, Racing
Pro N/A 12
73
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! | Gamewise
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (SNES)
Nintendo, Platform
Pro N/A 95
74
Tetris | Gamewise
Tetris (GB)
Nintendo, Puzzle
Pro N/A 483
75
Resident Evil 2 | Gamewise
Resident Evil 2 (PS)
Capcom, Action
Pro N/A 33

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Japan Hardware by Platform

Platform Weekly (change) Total
GB 25,572(+71%) 19,371,613
N64 6,242(-15%) 3,285,377
SAT 3,182(-13%) 5,688,665
SNES 771(-19%) 16,674,667
Total 35,767(+33%)  

Japan Software by Platform

Platform Weekly (change) Total
GB 1,374,463(+5,139%) 42,430,721
PS 410,517(-38%) 77,131,584
N64 55,032(-3%) 11,371,922
SAT 18,579(-74%) 32,185,159
SNES 13,297(-3%) 112,497,337
Total 1,871,888(+126%)