On July 12, 2019, Pokemon Sword and Shield pre-orders officially kicked off in Japan, and it seems it’s off to a very great start.
On Amazon Japan, 6 out of 10 bestselling video game products are Pokemon Sword and Shield products. Coming in at No. 1 is the Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition:
- Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition
- Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack [Amazon Japan Exclusive]
- Pokemon Sword [Amazon Japan Exclusive]
- PS4: Proyakyu Spirit 2019
- Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition + Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack [Amazon Japan Exclusive]
- Super Mario Maker 2
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- Pokemon Shield [Amazon Japan Exclusive]
- PSV: Proyakyu Spirit 2019
- Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition + Pokemon Sword [Amazon Japan Exclusive]
Things are not looking as great at Yodobashi Camera, but the Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition is still holding its No. 1 spot:
- Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition
- PS4: Proyakyu Spirit 2019
- Sony PlayStation 4 1TB
- Super Mario Maker 2
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10
- Sony PlayStation 4 Premium Wireless Headphones
- PS4 Compatible DualShock USB Wireless Adapter
- ELECOM MicroUSB Cable
That said, the game is doing well at Rakuten Books:
- Nintendo Switch Lite Zacian and Zamazenta Edition
- Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack [Rakuten Books Exclusive]
- Pokemon Sword [Rakuten Books Exclusive]
- Pokemon Sword
- Pokemon Sword and Shield Double Pack
- PS4: Proyakyu Spirit 2019
- Pokemon Shield
- Pokemon Shield [Rakuten Books Exclusive]
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con(L) Neon Blue/(R) Neon Red
- Super Mario Maker 2
Please keep in mind all information in this article was taken as of July 13, 2019 Pacific Time / July 14 Japan Standard Time.
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