PlayStation Vita vs PSP – VGChartz Gap Charts – June 2014 Update - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 30 July 2014 / 4,897 ViewsWelcome 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 Vita Vs. PSP Global:
Gap change in latest month: 789,276 - PSP
Gap change over last 12 months: 6,791,255 - PSP
Total Lead: 15,731,625 – PSP
PlayStation Vita Total Sales: 8,499,519
PSP Total Sales: 24,231,144
In the latest month of sales for the PlayStation Vita it has fallen another 789,726 units further behind its predecessor the PSP. In the last year the gap has grown 6,791,255 in favor of the PSP. The PSP currently leads by 15,741,625 in the first 31 months. The gap is expected to continue to grow in the next month.
Both handhelds launched in December in Japan, the PSP in December 2004 and the Vita in December 2011. The Vita has sold 8,499,519 units in its first 31 months on sale, while the PSP sold 24,231,144 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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A 3DS vs PSP comparison would be cool.
Sony has become almost irrelevant in mobile gaming.
Best off learning Japanese at this stage, as that's where all the vita games are and will continue to be.
Gap isn't as big as I expected
LOL, 16million. XD
Gap isn't as big as I expected
Not going to get better either sadly. Been too long now really (2.5 years). I don't even know what Sony could do.
William,we need wii vs ps4...and xb vs xbone!
Xbox One is the fastest selling Xbox so far and in front of the 360, why would you want a comparison with the slower selling Xbox?