PS4 vs Wii U – VGChartz Gap Charts – January 2015 Update - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 18 February 2015 / 2,941 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 Wii U – VGChartz Gap Charts – January 2015 Update

PS4 Vs. Wii U Global:

Gap change in latest month: 436,827 – PS4

Gap change over last 12 months: 10,207,746 – PS4

Total Lead: 9,914,509 – PS4

PS4 Total Sales: 19,052,353

Wii U Total Sales: 9,137,844

In its 15th month on sale the PlayStation 4 increased its lead over the Wii U. The PlayStation 4 outsold the Wii U by 436,827 units. The PlayStation 4 is now 9.91 million units ahead of the Wii U. The PlayStation 4 has sold 19.05 million units, while the Wii U has sold 9.14 million units.

The PlayStation 4 launched in North America and Europe in November 2013. The PlayStation 4 launched on November 15 in North America and November 29 in Europe. The Wii U launched in November 2012.

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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.