{"id":52424,"date":"2026-05-15T02:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=52424"},"modified":"2026-05-15T02:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:38:36","slug":"nintendo-exclusives-are-dominating-amazons-best-selling-video-games-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=52424","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Exclusives Are Dominating Amazon&#8217;s Best-Selling Video Games List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">One of the biggest debates surrounding the Switch 2 has been whether the console has a strong enough library of games to warrant the upgrade. As Xbox and Playstation have moved toward multi-platform releases (and even a potential PC-console hybrid), Nintendo has remained firm in producing games exclusive to their own hardware.  <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Now, almost a year into the console\u2019s life cycle, the top three best-selling physical games on Amazon are all Nintendo exclusives. Are Switch 2 owners just at the ready to buy any game that releases on the console? Or are these games particularly big hits for the gaming giant? I have a suspicion it\u2019s a mix of both. <\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\"><strong>Top 3 Best-Selling Video Games on Amazon Right Now  <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Amazon\u2019s approach to product categories is\u2026 interesting, to say the least. If you go straight to the video game bestsellers list, you\u2019ll find a mix of Roblox gift cards, controllers, and even the Switch 2 itself. These are the top <em>actual <\/em>video games on that list, which are technically ranked at #5, #6, and #18 at the time of writing. <\/p>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\"><strong>1. Star Fox <\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"238485\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"238485\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Star Fox (Switch 2)\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/05\/07\/starfox-switch-2-1778154809184.png?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/05\/07\/starfox-switch-2-1778154809184.png?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Star Fox (Switch 2)<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>9<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Up top we have the most recently announced Switch 2-exclusive, which certainly has some hype behind it. The Star Fox 64 remake will feature a significant graphical overhaul, including new character designs, while keeping the same level design as the original game. It will also include some funky Switch 2 camera integrations.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYNaLspHxjP\/embed\" height=\"710\" width=\"612\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\"><strong>2. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"235019\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"235019\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/02\/02\/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-1770044334429.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/02\/02\/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-1770044334429.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>13<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The one game on this list that isn\u2019t a Switch 2-exclusive also happens to be the game that you can buy and play right now. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream released earlier this year, with IGN\u2019s review calling it &#8220;a deeply funny and equally personal civilization simulator.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While Nintendo opted not to offer any online features for sharing, the game has turned into a social media darling, with everyone and their grandma seemingly sharing screenshots of what their eclectic crews of Miis are getting up to. <\/p>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\"><strong>3. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"236942\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"236942\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-722342313 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2)\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/03\/26\/yoshi-1774530034027.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/03\/26\/yoshi-1774530034027.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2)<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" disabled=\"\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Yet another preorder, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will be the first Yoshi game to release since Yoshi&#8217;s Crafted World in 2019. Leanne Butkovic\u2019s preview of the game for IGN notes that the gameplay may be designed for the younger generation of gamers, but that hasn\u2019t stopped it from climbing the charts. <\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-video\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It&#8217;s worth highlighting that more and more developers are reporting that the overwhelming majority of game purchases are digital. The Nintendo eShop doesn\u2019t rank its best-selling list, but it currently features Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia, the FireRed and LeafGreen remakes, and the Switch 2\u2019s accompanying launch title, Mario Kart World. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Unlike the original Switch, the Switch 2 has also been getting non-Nintendo AAA releases like Resident Evil: Requiem and Pragmata at launch. Upcoming exclusives include a new Fromsoftware game, The Duskbloods, while questions remain about major Nintendo mascots like Mario and Zelda. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">How does the Switch 2 library stack up at this stage? Well, I think that\u2019s for you to decide. <\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\"><strong>Switch 2 Console Price Hike Incoming<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">One of the biggest Nintendo announcements of late is that the Switch 2 will be increasing in price this September. When that price hike takes effect, every current-generation console will officially be more expensive in 2026 than it was at launch, an unfortunate trend tied to memory shortages and tariffs. The price increase followed reports of pressure from investors, and may also be related to the relatively soft Switch 2 sales over the holidays.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Aside from accompanying the announcement with an apology, Nintendo announced a new &#8220;choose your own game&#8221; Switch 2 bundle that will be available this summer. The company recognizes that the console&#8217;s appeal depends on its library of games, with Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa expressing that &#8220;the most important thing in the gaming console business is to provide engaging gameplay that offers value beyond the price.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Blythe (she\/her) is an Audience Development Coordinator at IGN who spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-exclusives-are-dominating-amazons-best-selling-video-games-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the biggest debates surrounding the Switch 2 has been whether the console has a strong enough library of games to warrant the upgrade&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":52425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[1302,7798,11294,12850,321,1377,2830,1256],"class_list":["post-52424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-gadgets-reviews","tag-amazons","tag-bestselling","tag-dominating","tag-exclusives","tag-games","tag-list","tag-nintendo","tag-video","wpcat-32-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=52424"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52424\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/52425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=52424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=52424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=52424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}