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Switch vs PS4 – VGChartz Gap Charts – September 2017 Update

trunkswd|3119d ago |Rumor|39|

September 2017 is the 7th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month the gap grew in favor of the Switch during the same time frame by 255,579 units when compared to the PlayStation 4 during the same timeframe. The Switch is currently behind the PlayStation 4 by 1.33 million units.

The PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013, while the Nintendo Switch launched worldwide in March 2017. The Switch has sold 7.02 million units, while the PlayStation 4 sold 8.35 million units during the same timeframe.

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FallenAngel19843120d ago

Beasts of console sales

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NewMonday3119d ago

the success of the Switch is great for gaming, especially games from Japan.

previously Japanese publisher had to choose between the PlayStation or the 3DS, each had a massive install base but the platforms were very different, Devs had to make 2 versions of games like NiNoKuni or Dragon Quest, mostly they just do one platform or the other. but now the same basic game can be developed for both platforms under one budget, we have seen that with Dragon Quest Heroes 2. sometimes the game will be too much for the switch like Nier, NiOh or RE7 but most Japanese games are cell-shaded and not technically demanding.

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Concertoine3119d ago

Honestly i think RE7 could run on Switch with some tweaking. It runs at 1080p with a shakey 60fps on vanilla xbone. That engine is less demanding then Doom's.

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SegaGamer3119d ago

I don't know why this surprised anybody. The Switch is it's first year of it's life, the PS4 has been out for 4 years. You would be worried for the Switch if it couldn't keep up. It would be very interesting to see how things would have gone if the Switch and PS4 were released at the same time.

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DialgaMarine3119d ago

This is an aligned sales chart, meaning it’s comparing the respective launch sales of each console. As it stands, Switch had a stronger start, but has since fallen behind.

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Gemmol3119d ago

Lol you got to read next time, they not comparing 2017 sales ps4 vs 2017 switch sales......they are aligning switch 2017 with ps4 when it release, which don't make much sense to me but they still do so the 5th week of being on sale ps4 vs 2017 5th week of being on sale from switch this jus an example of what they doing

And i say it don't make sense because it have the switch who did not have a Xmas sale yet going against ps4 with its Xmas sale so of course it had a huge lead, but things should even out soon because switch sales will be going against ps4 sales back then that didn't go through Xmas sales

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DialgaMarine3119d ago

Yeah, even when we get the Super Mario Odyssey sales bump, I still don’t expect Switch to catch up, and next year is looking more and more iffy for Switch, so PS4 is likely going to take an even bigger lead.

Nintendo released too many big titles this year, I don’t see Metroid 4 or Pokemon hitting next year, so that basically only leaves Smash as their potential killer app for 2018. Obviously there’s gonna be more, but most wont be serious hardware sellers.

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septemberindecember3119d ago

Holiday sales provide a huge boost, so I definitely see it surpassing PS4’s first year.

The 3DS went from 6 mil to 15 mil during its first holiday season. I’m not expecting 9 million for switch, but if it gets just half that it will surpass PS4s first year.

Next year we will have to see.

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Theknightofnights3119d ago

I agree. The PS4's first year official sales were around 14 million I think. With the Switch at 7.6 million already and the holiday season approaching (not to mention the massive boost Mario gave them) I could see them at 12-13 million at the end of the calendar year with 15 million by the end of Switch's first rolling year.

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InTheLab3119d ago

Didn't the 3ds get a major price drop of $80 That first year?

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septemberindecember3118d ago

@InTheLab

Yes, they discounted the price that year in June, which is why I said I wasn’t expecting 9 million units sold for the Switch, but 4.5 million.

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septemberindecember3118d ago

Also, to all you disagreeing, if the Switch beats PS4s first year sales I’m just going to sit here laughing at the fragile N4G users that don’t want to have a proper debate and just hit the disagree button.

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Prince_TFK3119d ago (Edited 3119d ago )

Well there are Smash, Animal Crossing, and SMT. You’ll be surprised at how much those games sell. And Pokemon had a high chance of getting released next year. Pokemon games usually don’t take a long time to make.

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DialgaMarine3119d ago

Yeah, but if it’s a whole new generation, it’ll likely not come out until 2019

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Theknightofnights3119d ago (Edited 3119d ago )

I'm not sure there was any killer app for the PS4 it's second year, aside from Bloodborne. It isn't like Nintendo has announced their whole line up for 2018 anyway. We didn't know about a new Mario until October 2016. Further still we didn't see much gameplay until January 2017. We didn't know about Arms at all until January 2017 and it released just six months later. It isn't like Nintendo can't keep secrets.

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DialgaMarine3119d ago

Well, PS4 has the added advantage of being the most popular console for third party titles. Let’s be honest here, even if Switch manages to get better third party support as time goes on, it’s mainly going to be the truly devoted Nintendo users, who refuse to play games on anything else, that will buy them. Switch is never going to compete against PS4 on that front, and that’s a surprisingly important trait for sales longevity.

As for Nintendo’s exclusive lineup, we know there’s going to be titles like Yoshi and Kirby, but let’s be real those titles have never been system sellers, like Mario, Zelda, or Pokemon. I have serious doubts we’ll see Pokemon or Metroid 4 next year; seems way too soon for them. The only other possibility is Smash, which will definitely bolster sales, but not in the same way that it worked out for PS4.

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Theknightofnights3118d ago

So then it doesn't need a killer app, it just needs consistent games that are interesting. Just like the PS4 had that continued it's growth.

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jlove4life3119d ago

PlayStation domination and Nintendo switch switching the game literally and allow a break from main switch a great second gaming system

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DeadSilence3119d ago

Switch and Ps4 are absolute BEASTs, let's see if Switch can keep up with Ps4 in the west because in Japan it's smashing it.

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_-EDMIX-_3119d ago

Switch is doing great for handheld sales.

PS4 is doing great for home console sales

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Prince_TFK3119d ago

Except that Switch is BOTH a handheld and a console.

Unless you’ve purchased a unit that Nintendo has forgot to put a dock in the box then you can disregard my point.

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_-EDMIX-_3119d ago

Based on that logic, my phone is as much a "console" as Switch is....

Sorry but even me using my PSP on TV, DS and 3DS on TV, phone on TV, doesn't really change that they are portable devices.

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Prince_TFK3119d ago

But those aren’t advertised as home console and they aren’t getting any AAA games either.

No matter how you spin it, nothing gonna change the fact that the Switch is both a home and a portable console dude.

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Dragonscale3119d ago

@kun, nah its a portable that you can plug into a tv.

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_-EDMIX-_3118d ago (Edited 3118d ago )

So what you're telling me is it must be advertised as it for it to be considered it? Can I advertise a taco to be a Home console and you would believe it? 🤔🤔🤔

I'm sorry but based on your logic you must actually consider every single last portable device that can plug into a TV a "console" that includes telephones....

I mean you're literally openly admitting that a company marketing it as such is making you see this view as opposed to anything regarding logic or objective. Why do they need to advertise it for it to be that?

I mean it literally sounds like you're trying to say you believe this because Nintendo has told you to believe this.

I completely understand why Nintendo does not want to Market this as a portable that could out to the television simply because it makes it sound weaker, but at the end of the day it is 100% a portable that has the ability to out to the television...

I don't even understand the purpose of trying to fight against such logic.

Are you guys seriously this upset because this company stop making home consoles?

I guess iPad is a Home console now to make you guys feel better 😎

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TallonIV3118d ago

The Switch is a hybrid console. Understand the difference.

You seem obsessed with calling the Switch a handheld lol!

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GamesMaster19823119d ago

I’ve decided to buy a Switch for Xmas. Because Nintendo make games. Not half cut content sell later pay as you win stuff. Pure whole family fun games . No credit card needed.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

Christopher|35d ago |News|16|

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA35d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

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LiViNgLeGaCY35d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

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Eonjay35d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

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Profchaos35d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

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darthv7235d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

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EmperorDalek35d ago

Never say die

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LiViNgLeGaCY35d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

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TheColbertinator35d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

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Rebel_Scum35d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

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Nacho_Z35d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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How Cole Young Almost Became Canon in Mortal Kombat

Dynisty|36d ago |News|0|

Cole Young almost made the jump from movie newcomer to game canon in Mortal Kombat 1, but a last-minute time crunch shut it down.

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Nintendo has discounted a bunch of its Switch games in new rare sale

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A rare first-party Nintendo games sale has just gone live on Amazon with around a dozen of the company's titles discounted.

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Nintendo Switch Switch 2 nintendoeverything.com

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PRIMORDUS35d ago

"Digital Code" Hard pass. I only buy used physical Switch/Switch 2 games off ebay.

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