OSAKA -- Sales of Nintendo's Switch game systems grew an estimated 36% on the year in Japan last quarter, buoyed by the September release of the blockbuster shooter sequel Splatoon 3.
Game hardware bounces back from year-earlier slump, magazine's data shows

Splatoon 3, launched in September, set a new Japanese sales record for Switch games in the days following its launch. (Photo courtesy of Nintendo)
OSAKA -- Sales of Nintendo's Switch game systems grew an estimated 36% on the year in Japan last quarter, buoyed by the September release of the blockbuster shooter sequel Splatoon 3.