Mario Tennis Fever Dominates UK Charts as Switch 2 Gains Traction
The latest UK physical gaming charts reveal a strong debut for Mario Tennis Fever, securing the second position and trailing only EA SPORTS FC 26. This performance highlights the continued popularity of Nintendo titles and the growing impact of the Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Chart Highlights: Week of February 17, 2026
EA SPORTS FC 26 maintains its top spot, with sales distributed across PS5 (42%), Switch 2 (25%), PS4 (21%), and Switch (5%). Mario Tennis Fever lands in second place, indicating a successful launch for the new title.
Other notable entries include:
- Reanimal: Secured fourth place, with 73% of sales on PS5 and 18% on Switch 2.
- Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Reached sixth place, with 86% of sales on PS5 and 10% on Switch 2.
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Remains popular at seventh, with a 54% split on Switch and 46% on Switch 2.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Continues to perform well in eighth, with 70% of sales on Switch and 30% on Switch 2.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has dropped out of the top 10.
Platform Breakdown & Switch 2 Performance
The data indicates a growing consumer base embracing the Nintendo Switch 2. Several titles are seeing a significant portion of their sales on the new console, demonstrating its increasing market presence.
| Game | PS5 (%) | Switch 2 (%) | PS4 (%) | Switch (%) | Xbox Series (%) | PC (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Sports FC 26 | 42 | 25 | 21 | 5 | – | – |
| Reanimal | 73 | 18 | – | – | 9 | 0 |
| Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties | 86 | 10 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | – | 46 | – | 54 | – | – |
| Animal Crossing: New Horizons | – | 30 | – | 70 | – | – |
| Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition | 14 | 24 | – | – | 2 | 64 |
Other Chart Movements
The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy and The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature are new entries to the charts. Minecraft and Battlefield 6 have seen shifts in their rankings, while several titles remain relatively stable.
The full top 40 chart is available from Nintendo.
[Compiled by GfK]