Top Selling Video Games by Month

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This Web page presents tables of top-selling video games by month and system in the USA. Consoles and handheld systems are included, but personal computer games are not included at this time. When/if I find more data for computer game rankings, and rankings of video games in other countries, I will create pages for those results.

All of the following information comes from various video game magazines. Individual references for monthly results can be found in my Chronology of Video Game Systems.

If you have a video game magazine that lists sales rankings for a month not included here, I would really appreciate receiving a scanned copy of the page.

Game systems are listed from newest (left) to oldest (right), with older systems dropping from the tables when they are no longer represented in monthly sales charts. When a video game is the top seller for a month, it is written in bold and marked with "(#1)".

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

2005

MonthXbox 360PlayStation PortableNintendo DSGameCubeXboxGame Boy AdvancePlayStation 2
JanuarySuper Mario 64 DSResident Evil 4 (#1)MercenariesThe Legend of Zelda: The Minish CapGTA: San Andreas
FebruarySuper Mario 64 DSResident Evil 4NBA Street V3The Legend of Zelda: The Minish CapGran Turismo 4 (#1)
MarchTwisted Metal: Head OnWarioWare: Touched!Star Fox: AssaultStar Wars Republic CommandoRobotsGran Turismo 4 (#1)
AprilDoom 3 (#1)Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
MayHot Shots Golf: Open TeeStar Wars: Episode III Revenge of the SithPokémon ColosseumStar Wars: Episode III Revenge of the SithPokémon Emerald (#1)Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
JuneNeed for Speed Underground RivalsKirby: Canvas CurseMadagascarGTA: San Andreas (#1)Pokémon EmeraldStar Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
JulyMidnight Club 3: DUB EditionKirby: Canvas CurseFantastic 4NCAA Football 06Pokémon EmeraldNCAA Football 06 (#1)
AugustMidnight Club 3: DUB EditionNintendogs: Dachshund & FriendsMadden NFL 06Madden NFL 06Pokémon EmeraldMadden NFL 06 (#1)
SeptemberMadden NFL 06Nintendogs: Chihuahua & FriendsMario Superstar BaseballMadden NFL 06Pokémon EmeraldMadden NFL 06 (#1)
OctoberGTA: Liberty City StoriesCastlevania: Dawn of SorrowPokémon XD: Gale of DarknessFar Cry InstinctsPokémon EmeraldSOCOM 3 (#1)
NovemberCall of Duty 2GTA: Liberty City StoriesMario Kart DSMario Party 7Star Wars Battlefront II (#1)Disney PrincessStar Wars Battlefront II
DecemberCall of Duty 2GTA: Liberty City StoriesMario Kart DSMario Party 7Star Wars Battlefront IIMadden NFL 06 (#1)
YearMadden NFL 06Pokémon EmeraldMadden NFL 06 (#1)

2006

MonthWiiPlayStation 3Xbox 360PlayStation PortableNintendo DSGameCubeXboxGame Boy AdvancePlayStation 2
JanuaryCall of Duty 2 (#1)GTA: Liberty City StoriesMario Kart DSSuper Mario StrikersMVP 06 NCAA BaseballYu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel AcademyMadden NFL 06
FebruaryFight Night Round 3GTA: Liberty City StoriesAnimal Crossing: Wild WorldMario Kart: Double Dash!!GTA: San AndreasHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireGTA: San Andreas (#1)
MarchGhost Recon Advanced WarfighterMLB '06: The ShowMetroid Prime HuntersSonic RidersBlackDora the Explorer: Super SpiesKingdom Hearts II (#1)
AprilGhost Recon Advanced WarfighterMLB '06: The ShowBrain AgeSonic RidersMajor League Baseball 2K6Ice Age 2Kingdom Hearts II (#1)
MayElder Scrolls IVMLB '06: The ShowNew Super Mario Bros. (#1)Over the HedgeGTA: San AndreasSuper Mario AdvanceKingdom Hearts II
JuneHitman: Blood MoneyNew Super Mario Bros. (#1)CarsCarsGTA: Liberty City Stories
JulyNCAA Football 07New Super Mario Bros.CarsNCAA Football 07CarsNCAA Football 07 (#1)
AugustMadden NFL 07Madden NFL 07New Super Mario Bros.Madden NFL 07Madden NFL 07Super Mario AdvanceMadden NFL 07 (#1)
SeptemberMadden NFL 07Pokemon Mystery DungeonLEGO Star Wars IIPokemon Mystery DungeonMadden NFL 07 (#1)
OctoberPokemon Mystery DungeonNaruto: Clash of Ninja 2Pokemon Mystery DungeonScarface (#1)
NovemberLegend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessGears of War (#1)Nintendogs: DalmatianNeed for Speed: CarbonPirates of the Caribbean: DMCFinal Fantasy XII
DecemberLegend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessCall of Duty 3Gears of War (#1)New Super Mario Bros.Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessPokemon Mystery DungeonMadden NFL 07
YearMadden NFL 07 (#1)

2007

MonthWiiPlayStation 3Xbox 360PlayStation PortableNintendo DSGameCubeXboxGame Boy AdvancePlayStation 2
JanuaryWarioWare: Smooth MovesResistance: Fall of ManLost Planet: Extreme Condition (#1)New Super Mario Bros.The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessHalo 2Pokemon FireRedGuitar Hero II
FebruaryWii PlayResistance: Fall of ManCrackdown (#1)Diddy Kong RacingFinal Fantasy IV AdvanceGuitar Hero II
MarchWii PlayMotorstormGhost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2SpectrobesGod of War II (#1)
AprilSuper Paper MarioGuitar Hero IIPokémon Diamond (#1)Guitar Hero II
MayMario Party 8Spider-Man 3Forza Motorsport 2Pokémon Diamond (#1)Spider-Man 3
JuneMario Party 8 (#1)Forza Motorsport 2Pokémon DiamondGuitar Hero II
JulyWii PlayNCAA Football 08NCAA Football 08 (#1)Pokémon DiamondGuitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80's
AugustWii PlayMadden NFL 08Madden NFL 08 (#1)Brain Age 2Madden NFL 08Madden NFL 08
SeptemberWii PlayHeavenly SwordHalo 3 (#1)The Legend of Zelda: Phantom HourglassMadden NFL 08
OctoberGuitar Hero IIIGuitar Hero IIIHalo 3 (#1)Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the LionsThe Legend of Zelda: Phantom HourglassGuitar Hero III
NovemberSuper Mario GalaxyCall of Duty 4Call of Duty 4 (#1)Mario Party DSGuitar Hero III
DecemberSuper Mario GalaxyCall of Duty 4Call of Duty 4 (#1)Brain Age 2Guitar Hero III

2008

MonthWiiPlayStation 3Xbox 360PlayStation PortableNintendo DSPlayStation 2
JanuaryWii PlayCall of Duty 4Call of Duty 4 (#1)Mario Party DSGuitar Hero III
FebruaryWii PlayDevil May Cry 4Call of Duty 4 (#1)Mario and Sonic at the Olympic GamesGuitar Hero III
MarchSuper Smash Bros. Brawl (#1)Army of TwoRainbow Six: Vegas 2God of War: Chains of OlympusMario and Sonic at the Olympic GamesGuitar Hero III
AprilMario Kart WiiGrand Theft Auto IVGrand Theft Auto IV (#1)Crisis CorePokémon Mystery Dungeon
MayMario Kart WiiGrand Theft Auto IVGrand Theft Auto IV (#1)Iron ManPokémon Mystery DungeonIron Man
JuneWii FitMetal Gear Solid 4 (#1)Ninja Gaiden IIGuitar Hero: On TourLEGO Indiana Jones
JulyWii FitNCAA Football 09NCAA Football 09 (#1)Guitar Hero: On TourNCAA Football 09
AugustWii FitMadden NFL 09Madden NFL 09 (#1)Madden NFL 09Guitar Hero: On TourMadden NFL 09
SeptemberWii FitStar Wars: The Force UnleasedStar Wars: The Force Unleased (#1)Kirby Super Star UltraMadden NFL 09
NovemberWii PlayCall of Duty: World at WarGears of War 2 (#1)Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of AlmaGuitar Hero World Tour
DecemberWii Play (#1)Call of Duty: World at WarCall of Duty: World at WarMario Kart DSGuitar Hero: World Tour
YearWii Play (#1)Grand Theft Auto IVGrand Theft Auto IVMario Kart DS

2009

MonthWiiPlayStation 3Xbox 360PlayStation PortableNintendo DSPlayStation 2
JanuaryWii Fit (#1)Call of Duty: World at WarLeft 4 DeadPersonal Trainer: Cooking
FebruaryWii Fit (#1)Street Fighter IVStreet Fighter IVMario Kart DS
MarchWii FitResident Evil 5Resident Evil 5 (#1)Pokémon PlatinumMLB '09: The Show
AprilWii Fit (#1)The Godfather IIThe Godfather IIPokémon PlatinumGuitar Hero Metallica
MayWii FitUFC 2009: UndisputedUFC 2009: Undisputed (#1)Pokémon Platinum
JuneEA Sports Active BundleFight Night Round 4Prototype (#1)Pokémon Platinum
JulyWii Sports Resort (#1)NCAA Football 10NCAA Football 10Mario Kart DSNCAA Football 10
AugustWii Sports ResortMadden NFL 10Madden NFL 10 (#1)Dissidia: Final FantasyFossil FightersMadden NFL 10
SeptemberWii Sports ResortMadden NFL 10Halo 3:ODST (#1)Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
OctoberUncharted 2 (#1)
NovemberNew Super Mario Bros. WiiCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (#1)
DecemberNew Super Mario Bros. Wii. (#1)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009


References:

All of the above information comes from various video game magazines. Individual references for monthly results can be found in my Chronology of Video Game Systems.

If you have a video game magazine listing sales rankings for a month not included here, I would really appreciate receiving a scanned copy of the page.

Other web pages of interest:
Chronology of Video Game Systems
Video Game References in Pop Culture
Chronology of Nintendo Video Games
Chronology of Sega Video Games
Chronology of Arcade Video Games
This Day in History

Last updated: 2010 APR 9.
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