Nintendo (NTDOF) Switch and Switch 2, as well as Sony’s (SONY) PlayStation 5, have dominated Japanese gaming publication Famitsu’s list of most-wanted games. This is to be expected, as Nintendo and PlayStation have large audiences in the country, while Microsoft (MSFT) has struggled to find a foothold for its Xbox devices.
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Here’s a quick look at the list of most-wanted games, according to Famitsu.
- Square Enix’s (SQNXF) Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch received 657 votes.
- Capcom’s (CCOEF) Pragmata on PlayStation 5 received 456 votes.
- Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake on PlayStation 5 received 413 votes.
- Super Robot Wars Y on Nintendo Switch received 371 votes.
- Kirby Air Riders on Nintendo Switch 2 received 283 votes.
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Nintendo Switch 2 received 270 votes.
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch received 201 votes.
- Sega’s (SGAMY) Persona 4 Revival on PlayStation 5 received 186 votes.
- Resident Evil Requiem on PlayStation 5 received 182 votes.
- Konami’s (JP:9766) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on PlayStation 5 received 180 votes.
Nintendo & Sony Stock Movement Today
Nintendo stock was down 1.47% on Monday, but remained up 64.81% year-to-date. The shares have also rallied 83.25% over the past 12 months. A major contributing factor to this success has been the Switch 2. Investors pushed NTDOF stock higher in the lead-up and following the release of the handheld/home console hybrid.
Sony stock gained 0.66% on Monday, extending a 29.16% year-to-date rally. The shares have also increased 60.23% over the past year. Sony has more widespread operations than Nintendo, offering entertainment through video games, movies, and music.
Nintendo vs. Sony: Which Stock Do Analysts Prefer?
Turning to the TipRanks stock comparison tool, traders will see which shares analysts favor. SONY stock has the higher consensus rating with a Strong Buy, compared to the consensus Moderate Buy rating for NTDOF. Both stocks have similar upside potential, with Sony at 3.75% and Nintendo at 2.55%.
