http://kotaku.com/the-nintendo-switch-keeps-outselling-the-ps4-in-japan-1798691215

Pretty good article with some really interesting charts and graphs. For those not in the know, be enlightened. This should put things into perspective.

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It took the Nintendo Switch 26 Weeks to sell 1,527,962 units, while in comparison, it took the PlayStation 4 a total 69 Weeks to sell a similar number. 

Figures come from Media Create.

So many numbers.

Japan love their Pokemon and Mario's that's for sure.

"For those not in the know, be enlightened"

Are you threatening me?

How long did it take the 3DS to reach 1.5 mil?

25 or 26 weeks, depending on where you get the numbers from.

Edit - And I should specify, it reached this milestone the same week it recieved a 10,000 yen pricecut.

Trying to mislead me with impressive statistics and figures! I saw those three tweets from grumpy Japanese players that claim to have lost interest due to it being sold out, clearly the Switch is on the decline in Japan.

I really want to see the Switch's sales when Pokemon comes out for it.

Yeah, handhelds typically do better in Japan.

Nice to see japan still love their handhelds.

nintendoland

Look at the top selling systems in Japan of all time.

1. DS
2. GB
3. PS2
4.3DS
5.PSP
6.PS
7.NES
8. SNES
9.GBA
10. Wii

Look at the timing of Sony's devices making the list. Look at the massive contraction of their home and portable market. Look at the rapid changes the Japanese gaming market has taken, and finally look at the Switch.

That's really the only perspective you need on the issue.