Famitsu Sales: Week 15, 2026 (Apr 06 - Apr12)

[Norion]

firebush03 said:

Norion said:

That would be strange to me since the Switch 2 can play it as well and is a way better value purchase. I looked at how the 3DS was boosted from the last Tomodachi Life and it did get one but not that much despite coming out early in its life so I'm not expecting that significant of a boost either way.

Not sure if looking at the impact of the launch of TL on 3DS makes a ton of sense IMO being that the franchise was premiering at that point. That said, with over 150mil Switch systems out in the wild, it'd be hard for any software to move any notable number of units.

Also, to your point on value proposition: If you're somebody who's only just now looking to purchase a Nintendo system, and solely to play the latest Tomodachi Life, I'd argue that the best value proposition would probably be the cheapest SKU available that plays the game. Especially when you factor in that the OG Tomodachi Life was exclusive to a handheld, the lack of a Home Console mode would almost be entirely meaningless to a consumer in this position.

Though those are just my two cents. Take em or leave em.

It actually started on the DS, that one was Japan only and did really well selling a few million. I just can't see there being many people left in Japan who haven't gotten a Switch yet who would over a single game but you already alluded to that in the first paragraph so we're basically in agreement.