PS4 vs Wii U in Japan – VGChartz Gap Charts – April 2016 Update - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 22 May 2016 / 40,086 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. Wii U Japan:
Gap change in latest month: 64,941 – PS4
Gap change over last 12 months: 475,281 – PS4
Total Lead: 414,094 – Wii U
PS4 Total Sales: 2,739,081
Wii U Total Sales: 3,153,234
In its 30th month on sale in Japan the PlayStation 4 gained 64,941 units on the Wii U and 475,281 units in the last 12 months. The Wii U is now 414,094 units ahead of the PlayStation 4. As the above chart shows the PlayStation 4 has gained at least 50,000 units on the Wii U every month in 2016.
The Wii U launched in Japan on December 8th, 2012, while the PlayStation 4 launched on February 22nd, 2014. The PlayStation 4 has sold 2.74 million units, while the Wii U has sold 3.15 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. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Less than half a million to go. If the big JRPGs don't get delayed again, the PS4 will pass the WiiU this year. If it wasn't for the WiiU supply problems there, it could have taken until 2017.
With persona 5 and FF 15 its only a matter of time, zelda won't come anywhere near fast enough to boost the sales.
