PS4 vs PS3 – VGChartz Gap Charts – January 2014 Update - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 25 February 2014 / 9,288 Views

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PS4 vs PS3 – VGChartz Gap Charts – January 2014 Update

PS4 Vs. PS3 Global:

Gap change in latest month: 316,409 – PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: n/a

Total Lead: 3,477,479 – PS4

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 5,109,615

PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 1,632,136

January 2014 is the third month the PlayStation 4 is on sale. The gap increased this week in favor of the PlayStation 4 over its predecessor, the PlayStation 3. The gap by an additional 3,16,409 units, to bring the total gap to 3,477,479.

In its first three months on sale the PlayStation 4 has sold a total 5.11 million units, while the PlayStation 3 sold just 1.63 million units in its first three months on sale.

Both consoles launched in November. The PlayStation 3 launched in November 2006, while the PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013.

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A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. Outside, in the real world, he has a passion for the outdoors which includes everything from hiking to having received his B.A. in Environmental Studies. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com.