PS4 vs PS3 – VGChartz Gap Charts – December 2014 Update - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 22 January 2015 / 5,149 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.
PS4 Vs. PS3 Global:
Gap change in latest month: 672,273 – PS4
Gap change over last 12 months: 6,149,043
Total Lead: 9,327,142 – PS4
PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 18,498,063
PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 9,170,921
December 2014 is the 14th month the PlayStation 4 is on sale. The gap grew in favor of the PlayStation 4 when compared to the 14th month the PlayStation 3 was on sale. The gap increased by 672,273 units, to bring it to 9.33 million units.
Both consoles launched in November. The PlayStation 3 launched in November 2006, while the PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013. In its first 15 months on sale the PlayStation 4 has sold a total 18.50 million units, while the PlayStation 3 had sold 9.17 million 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 and Twitch 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 or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
