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

2000

MonthPlayStation 2DreamcastGame Boy ColorNintendo 64PlayStation
JanuaryGran Turismo 2
FebruaryGran Turismo 2
MarchResident Evil Code: VeronicaPokémon YellowPokémon Stadium (#1)WWF SmackDown!
AprilPokémon Trading Card (#1)Pokémon StadiumWWF SmackDown!
MayPokémon Trading Card (#1)Perfect DarkWWF SmackDown!
JunePokémon Trading CardPerfect Dark (#1)Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
JulyWorld Series 2K1Pokémon YellowKirby 64 (#1)Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
SeptemberMadden NFL 2001 (#1)NFL 2K1Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
OctoberMadden NFL 2001NFL 2K1Pokémon Silver (#1)The Legend of Zelda: Majora's MaskTony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
NovemberMadden NFL 2001NBA 2K1Pokémon Silver (#1)The Legend of Zelda: Majora's MaskTony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
DecemberMadden NFL 2001Pokémon Gold (#1)The Legend of Zelda: Majora's MaskWWF SmackDown!

2001

MonthGameCubeXboxGame Boy AdvancePlayStation 2DreamcastGame Boy ColorNintendo 64PlayStation
MarchOnimusha WarlordsPokémon SilverPokémon Stadium 2 (#1)Gran Turismo 2
AprilOnimusha WarlordsPokémon SilverPokémon Stadium 2 (#1)Tomb Raider: Revelation
MayGauntlet: Dark LegacyThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of SeasonsMario Party 3 (#1)Spec Ops: Ranger Elite
JuneTwisted Metal BlackGran Turismo 2
AugustGran Turismo 3Final Fantasy Tactics
SeptemberMadden NFL 2002Madden NFL 2002
OctoberMario Kart: Super CircuitDevil May Cry (#1)NFL 2K2Pokémon CrystalTony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
NovemberHaloMetal Gear Solid 2 (#1)Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
DecemberSuper Smash Bros. MeleeHaloSuper Mario AdvanceGrand Theft Auto III (#1)Pokémon CrystalHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
YearGrand Theft Auto III (#1)

2002

MonthGameCubeXboxGame Boy AdvancePlayStation 2Game Boy ColorPlayStation
JanuarySonic Adventure 2Super Mario Advance 2Pokémon Crystal
FebruaryGrand Theft Auto IIIDriver 2
MarchSonic Adventure 2James Bond in Agent Under FireSuper Mario Advance 2 (#1)Grand Theft Auto IIIGrand Theft Auto 2
MayResident EvilSpider-Man: The MovieDragonball Z: GokuSpider-Man: The Movie (#1)Yu-Gi-Oh!
JuneWWE Wrestlemania X8The Elder Scrolls: MorrowindDragonball Z: GokuMedal of Honor: Frontline (#1)Yu-Gi-Oh!
JulyHaloDragonball Z: GokuNCAA Football 2003 (#1)Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
AugustSuper Mario SunshineMadden NFL 2003Super Mario Advance 3Madden NFL 2003 (#1)Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
SeptemberSuper Mario SunshineMadden NFL 2003 (#1)Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel StoriesYu-Gi-Oh!: Forbidden Memories
NovemberMetroid PrimeSplinter CellGrand Theft Auto: Vice City (#1)
DecemberMetroid PrimeSplinter CellThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastGrand Theft Auto: Vice City (#1)
YearGrand Theft Auto: Vice City (#1)

2003

MonthGameCubeXboxGame Boy AdvancePlayStation 2PlayStation
JanuarySkies of ArcadiaDead or Alive: Xtreme VolleyballThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastThe Getaway (#1)
FebruaryMetroid PrimeDead or Alive: Xtreme VolleyballYu-Gi-Oh! DungeonThe Getaway (#1)
MarchThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (#1)World Series Baseball 2K3Pokémon RubyDef Jam: Vendetta
AprilThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerNBA Street Vol. 2Pokémon RubyTom Clancy's Splinter Cell (#1)Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 2
JuneSonic Adventure: DXStar Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicDonkey Kong CountryNCAA Football 2004 (#1)
JulyMario GolfNCAA Football 2004Dragon Ball Z: Legacy IINCAA Football 2004 (#1)
AugustSoul Calibur IIMadden NFL 2004Donkey Kong CountryMadden NFL 2004 (#1)
SeptemberSoul Calibur IISoul Calibur IIFinal Fantasy Tactics AdvanceMadden NFL 2004 (#1)
OctoberStar Wars Rogue Squadron IIIRainbow Six 3Super Mario Advance 4NBA Live 2004 (#1)
NovemberMario Kart: Double Dash!!Grand Theft Auto Double PackSuper Mario Advance 4Final Fantasy X-2 (#1)
DecemberMario Kart: Double Dash!!Need for Speed UndergroundMario & Luigi: Superstar SagaNeed for Speed Underground (#1)
YearMadden NFL 2004 (#1)

2004

MonthNintendo DSGameCubeXboxGame Boy AdvancePlayStation 2
JanuarySonic HeroesNFL StreetSuper Mario Advance 4NFL Street (#1)
FebruaryFinal Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (#1)James Bond 007: Everything or NothingMetroid: Zero MissionChampions of Norrath
MarchPokémon ColosseumNinja Gaiden (#1)Super Mario Advance 4MVP Baseball 2004
AprilPokémon ColosseumFight Night 2004Namco MuseumFight Night 2004 (#1)
MayCustom RoboRed Dead RevolverShrek 2Red Dead Revolver (#1)
JuneThe Legend of Zelda: Four Swords AdventureFull Spectrum WarriorThe Legend of ZeldaSpider-Man 2 (#1)
JulySpider-Man 2ESPN NFL 2K5Spider-Man 2NCAA Football 2005 (#1)
AugustMadden NFL 2005Madden NFL 2005Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of DestructionMadden NFL 2005 (#1)
SeptemberPikmin 2Fable (#1)Pokémon FireRedMadden NFL 2005
NovemberSuper Mario 64 DSMetroid Prime 2Halo 2 (#1)The IncrediblesGTA: San Andreas
DecemberMario Party 6Halo 2Kingdom Hearts: Chain of MemoriesGTA: San Andreas (#1)
YearHalo 2Pokémon Fire RedGTA: San Andreas (#1)

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


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
Ken P's Today in History

Last updated: 2008 JUN 25.
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