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PS4 vs 3DS – VGChartz Gap Charts – April 2017 Update

PS4 vs 3DS – VGChartz Gap Charts – April 2017 Update - Sales

by William D'Angelo , posted on 22 June 2017 / 14,107 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.

PlayStation 4 Vs. Nintendo 3DS:

Gap change in latest month: 553,361 – PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 10,545,130 – PS4

Total Lead: 6,549,316 – 3DS

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 58,032,855

Nintendo 3DS Total Sales: 64,582,171

During April 2017 the gap grew in favor of the PS4 by 553,361 units. In the last 12 months the gap has grown in favor of the PS4 by 10.55 million units. The 3DS currently leads by 6.55 million units.

The PlayStation 4 has sold 58.03 million units, while the Nintendo 3DS has sold 64.58 million units. The PlayStation 4 is on track to surpass the 3DS at the end of 2017.


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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8 Comments
Kerotan (on 22 June 2017)

I like this comparison. Ps4 rapidly closing in on being the #1 overall console this gen. Not many would have predicted the succesor to the ps3 would take out the succesor to the DS. What a turnaround.

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Johnw1104 Kerotan (on 22 June 2017)

In the midst of gen 7, I'd never have thought it would happen. Following the Wii U's launch and Microsoft's Xbox1 reveal, though, it certainly seemed plausible lol... Very impressive.

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TheBraveGallade Kerotan (on 23 June 2017)

Alrhough the 2dsxl+metroid+US/UM is a thing so I don't think ps4 would be able to catch up while the 3ds is still in support... I can see the 3ds hit 80 mil when all is over. The ps4 might overtake it but only barely.

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Kerotan Kerotan (on 23 June 2017)

Lol by next March ps4 will be close to 80m. By summer 2019 I think it can be around 100m. Sometime in 2020 120m. When all is said and done I expect ps4 to be 130m+ and miles ahead of the 3DS.

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estebxx (on 22 June 2017)

Of all the comparisons going on right now i find this one the most fun, its gonna be interesting to see when it will surpass it.

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Kerotan estebxx (on 23 June 2017)

This and ps3 vs PS4 in Japan!

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Qwark estebxx (on 23 June 2017)

Wii vs PS4 in Europe is also an intresting one this year at least

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Azhraell (on 24 June 2017)

Eh, kinda meh comparison at this point, we have known for a while who's gonna win. PS4 vs Wii is currently the only comparison I look forward to in the future

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