PS4 vs Wii – VGChartz Gap Charts – May 2014 Update - News
by William D'Angelo, posted on 10 June 2014 / 10,762 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.
PlayStation 4 Vs. Wii Global:
Gap change in latest month: 426,843 - Wii
Gap change over last 12 months: n/a
Total Lead: 309,211 – PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 8,079,432
Wii Total Sales: 7,770,221
May 2014 is the seventh month that the PlayStation 4 is on sale. When you compare it with the bestselling 7th generation console, the Wii, it is currently outpacing it during the same timeframe. In the first seven months, the PlayStation 4 currently leads by 309,211 units. However, the gap did shrink by 426,843 units.
Both consoles launched in November. The Wii launched in November 2006, while the PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013. The PlayStation 4 has sold 8,079,432 units in its first six month, while the Wii sold 7,770,221 units during the same timeframe.
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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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