PS4 vs Wii – VGChartz Gap Charts – December 2015 Update - Sales

by William D'Angelo , posted on 17 January 2016 / 42,121 Views

Welcome to the VGChartz Gap charts. These 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. Wii Global:

Gap change in latest month: 1,390,519 – Wii

Gap change over last 12 months: 7,346,911 - Wii

Total Lead: 7,809,671 – Wii

PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 35,785,457

Wii Total Sales: 43,595,128

December 2015 is the 26th month that the PlayStation 4 has been available for. During the latest month the gap grew in favor of the Wii when compared with the Wii’s 26th month on sale. The gap increased by 1.39 units. In the first 26 months, the Wii currently leads by 7.35 million units.

Both consoles launched in November. The Wii launched in November 2006, while the PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013. The PlayStation 4 has sold 35.79 million units in its first 26 months, while the Wii sold 43.60 million units during the same timeframe.

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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. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.

24 Comments

SlayerRondo (on 17 January 2016)

2008 was the strongest year for the Wii and it started to decline slowly in 2009. I expect the PS4 with a strong line up of games to sell more in 2016 than the Wii did in 2009,

JWeinCom SlayerRondo (on 17 January 2016)

The Wii still sold over 20 million in 2009. Unless there is a major pricecut, I don't see the PS4 reaching those levels. Its lineup is very good, but there is nothing to really reach out of their established fanbase. Sales should rise somewhat as more people get ready to switch, but I don't see a 5 million unit increase. Of course, if Morpheus comes in at a shockingly low price point that could potentially change things.

ps_wiro SlayerRondo (on 18 January 2016)

Yes, absolutely the PS4 is going to have a better leg is what I've been saying.

TallSilhouette SlayerRondo (on 18 January 2016)

@JWC: Considering how stacked the PS4's lineup currently is this year, I like its chances. And with Sony's history of supporting their consoles late into their lives, I'd say it's still on track to become the second biggest home console of all time.

ps_wiro SlayerRondo (on 18 January 2016)

It has a very good chance at becoming one of the highest selling consoles...

malistix1985 (on 18 January 2016)

PS4 will outsell the Wii for sure in its lifetime, its a matter of... time

hershel_layton (on 17 January 2016)

Still extremely impressive. Both companies should be proud for each respective console

OneKartVita (on 18 January 2016)

An interesting comparison. This year ps4 will nearly match Wii from 2009 or possibly equal it and then it will start reeling it in, hook, line and sinker.

Nuvendil (on 17 January 2016)

See the difference here is that Sony hasn't missed a beat PR wise. Nintendo, on the other hand, after 2008/first half 2009 threw all good sense concerning image, PR, marketing, and lineup balancing in the bin.

kooltrex (on 17 January 2016)

Its hard to tell whos gonna win.

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jason1637 (on 17 January 2016)

The ps4 wont catch the WII

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Teeqoz jason1637 (on 17 January 2016)

Wanna bet?

jason1637 jason1637 (on 17 January 2016)

Sure im willing to bet. I could see the ps4 selling 90ml but not 100ml like the wii did.

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Teeqoz jason1637 (on 17 January 2016)

Alright, I sat the PS4 will outsell the Wii lifetime, you say it won't winner gets 1 month sig and avatar control. Deal?

Azuren jason1637 (on 17 January 2016)

The difference is the PS4's steam isn't fad steam, which burns brighter but not as long. Imagine if the Wii had the best versions of all multiplatform games, and wasn't confined to just first parties. That's what PS4 is.

Bofferbrauer jason1637 (on 17 January 2016)

Next 2 years the line will probably be more or less flat. The question is how much life will the PS4 then have when Wii seriously started to drop, especially with a potential NX release in the meantime.

jason1637 jason1637 (on 17 January 2016)

deal

zorg1000 jason1637 (on 17 January 2016)

I'm sorry guys but that's such a dumb bet, 1 month sig/avatar control for something that won't be decided for at least another 3 years.

Angelv577 jason1637 (on 18 January 2016)

I am sure it will, just watch.

Ganoncrotch jason1637 (on 18 January 2016)

Thing to remember in terms of later life legs for Playstation consoles are things like what send off games Sony gifts to the previous gen console owners, The Last of Us coming to the PS3 as its send off along with the 200 GOTY awards it received, compare that to the Wii's later life offerings of... well Nintendo getting ready to make HD content for the Wii-U more or less. There was Pandoras Tower, Xenoblade and The Last Story as an rpg send off, all 3 of which combined to have less than 2m sales tho since the core gamer had long since moved away from the system.