PS4 vs PS3 in Japan – VGChartz Gap Charts – December 2016 Update - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 09 February 2017 / 47,529 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: 138,382 – PS4
Gap change over last 12 months: 524,967 – PS4
Total Lead: 389,458 – PS4
PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 4,069,578
PlayStation 3 Total Sales: 3,680,120
November 2016 is the 35th month of the PlayStation 4 being on sale in Japan. The gap increased during the month when compared to the same month of the PlayStation 3 by 138,382 units in favor of the PlayStation 4 and by 524,967 units in favor of the PlayStation 4 in the last 12 months. The PS4 currently leads by 389,458 units.
The PlayStation 3 launched in November 2006, while the PlayStation 4 launched in February 2014. The PlayStation 4 has sold 4.07 million units, while its predecessor the PlayStation 3 sold 3.68 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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It's too absolutely fantastic in a struggling Japanese market. Great to see!
Bam!!! Sony is doing it only console to be up gen over gen! as predicted by me.
You know what that means?... MORE JRPGS!!!
PS Move for PS3 and the NSW will surely hurt PS4's gap
Nope.
With DQXI, an other probable hits like NNK 2, on the way i dont think. so
