Enterbrain today released a compiled list of the top 100 best selling pieces of game software in Japan during 2008, translated by PS3 Hyper. The list was dominated by DS and Wii releases, though Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G for PSP was the top selling title overall. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots was the eleventh best selling title with 686,254 units sold, making it tops among PS3 titles. Only one Xbox 360 title, Tales of Vesperia, registered in the top 100, placing eighty-second.
Top 10 Sellers in Japan for 2008
1. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP)
Sales: 2,452,111
Life to date: 2,452,111
2. Pokemon Platinum (DS)
Sales: 2,187,337
Life to date: 2,187,337
3. Wii Fit (Wii)
Sales: 2,149,131
Life to date: 2,967,297
4. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
Sales: 2,003,315
Life to date: 2,003,315
5. Super Smash Brothers Brawl (Wii)
Sales: 1,747,113
Life to date: 1,747,113
6. Rhythm Tengoku Gold DS (DS)
Sales: 1,350,671
Life to date: 1,350,671
7. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (DS)
Sales: 1,176,082
Life to date: 1,176,082
8. Animal Crossing: City Folk (DS)
Sales: 895,302
Life to date: 895,302
9. Kirby Super Star Ultra (DS)
Sales: 855,427
Life to date: 855,427
10. Wii Sports (Wii)
Sales: 841,736
Life to date: 3,306,470






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