PS4 vs 3DS – VGChartz Gap Charts – August 2017 Update - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 24 October 2017 / 6,074 ViewsThe 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: 325,085 – PS4
Gap change over last 12 months: 12,802,673 – PS4
Total Lead: 3,086,853 – 3DS
PlayStation 4 Total Sales: 62,930,402
Nintendo 3DS Total Sales: 66,017,255
During August 2017 the gap grew in favor of the PS4 by 325,085 units. In the last 12 months the gap has grown in favor of the PS4 by 12.80 million units. The 3DS currently leads by 3.09 million units.
The PlayStation 4 has sold 62.93 million units, while the Nintendo 3DS has sold 66.02 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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I’m willing to bet that PS4 will officially be #1 after Black Friday. Pretty impressive considering 3DS has had 2 1/2 more years on the market.
But pokemon
I don’t honestly see a sequel to Sun and Moon pushing that much hardware.
its still pokemon on a holiday, I think ps4 will have to wait till Q1 next year.
its still pokemon on a holiday, I think ps4 will have to wait till Q1 next year.
its still pokemon on a holiday, I think ps4 will have to wait till Q1 next year.
Ps4 is racing to that #1 spot!
Is it just me or does it seem like 3DS is undertracked?
Nintendo announced 67.08 million shipped as of the end of June.
Two months later and sell through is still 1 million below that number?