Wii U vs Wii VGChartz Gap Charts January 2014 Update
by William D'Angelo, posted on 26 February 2014 / 5,522 Views
Welcome to the VGChartz Gap charts. The charts will be updated monthly and each article will focus on a different gap chart. The charts include comparisons between the 7th generation and 8th generation, as well as comparing the 8th generation consoles. All sales are worldwide, unless otherwise stated.
Wii U Vs. Wii Global:
Gap change in latest month: 1,047,868 - Wii
Gap change over last 12 months: 14,309,755 - Wii
Total Lead: 16,552,165 – Wii
Wii U Total Sales: 5,644,779
Wii Total Sales: 22,196,944
In the latest month of sales the Wii U has fallen another 1,047,868 units further behind its predecessor the Wii. The Wii currently leads by 16,552,165 when you compare the first 15 months. The gap is expected to continue to grow in the next month.
Both consoles launched in November, the Wii in November 2006 and the Wii U in November 2012. The Wii U has sold 5,644,779 units in its first 15 months on sale, while the Wii has sold 22,196,944 units.
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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.
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