"Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits Sales Milestone"

Super Mario Party Jamboree has solidified its position as the best-selling Nintendo title in Japan during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Since its launch in October 2024, this family-friendly multiplayer party game has not only achieved critical and commercial success but also climbed to the top of the Japanese sales charts to start the new year. The latest installment in the beloved Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree, introduces new game boards, modes, and playable characters, blending classic gameplay with innovative mechanics that cater to both newcomers and seasoned fans. The game's extensive roster of iconic characters and its new multiplayer modes, which support up to 20 players, have been widely praised.

Super Mario Party Jamboree's success is not limited to Japan; it also topped the US sales charts in October 2024. According to Famitsu, a prominent Japanese gaming news outlet, Super Mario Party Jamboree has surpassed one million sales in Japan, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold as of January 5, 2025. Impressively, 117,307 units were sold during the week in question, securing its position at the top of the weekly sales charts. This achievement places it ahead of major releases such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Furthermore, Super Mario Party Jamboree's weekly sales have outstripped some of the best-selling Nintendo Switch games of all time, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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While Super Mario Party Jamboree trails behind other major titles in total lifetime Japanese sales, it significantly outperformed Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, selling three times as many units during the same week. It also outpaced Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a ratio of seven to one. The future of Super Mario Party Jamboree's position on Japan's charts is uncertain, particularly with the anticipation surrounding the announcement of the Nintendo Switch successor console and its potential impact on existing Switch titles.

The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining renewed interest through their availability on Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to achieve steady sales, fans eagerly await any updates on the game's next milestones.