PS4 vs PS3 in Japan – VGChartz Gap Charts – July 2016 Update - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 12 September 2016 / 41,770 Views
The VGChartz Gap charts are updated monthly and each article focuses on a different gap chart. The charts include comparisons between the 7th generation and 8th generation platforms, as well as comparisons within the 8th generation. All sales are worldwide, unless otherwise stated.
PS4 Vs. PS3 Japan:
Gap change in latest month: 36,651 – PS3
Gap change over last 12 months: 322,589 – PS4
Total Lead: 163,572 – PS3
PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 3,019,082
PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 3,182,654
July 2016 is the 30th month of the PlayStation 4 being on sale in Japan. The gap increased during the month when compared to the PlayStation 3’s 30th month on sale by 36,651 units in favor of the PlayStation 3 and by 322,589 units in favor of the PlayStation 4 in the last 12 months. The PlayStation 3 currently leads by 163,572 units.
The PlayStation 3 launched in November 2006, while the PlayStation 4 launched in February 2014. The PlayStation 4 has sold 3.02 million units in its first 30 months, while its predecessor the PlayStation 3 sold 3.18 million units.
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. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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No console this gen has gained a foothold in Japan. Big opportunity for the NX.
Well, if it's a hybrid handheld of course NX has big opportunities in Japan. Japan loves their handheld gaming. PS2 is the only home console in the top 5 best selling consoles in Japan. The rest are handhelds.
It should tell you something when PS4 is the 2nd fastest selling home console ever worldwide and yet the "failed" Vita still has a 2 mill lead over it in Japan.
Considering how much more expensive the PS3 was, this is really impressive.
