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Switch vs PS4 – VGChartz Gap Charts – May 2018 Update

May 2018 is the 15th month that the Nintendo Switch has been available for. During the latest month the gap grew in favor of the PS4 during the same time frame by 22,396 units when compared to the Switch during the same timeframe and by 58,295 units in the last 12 months. The PlayStation 4 is currently ahead the Switch by 1.53 million units.

The PlayStation 4 launched in November 2013, while the Nintendo Switch launched worldwide in March 2017. The Switch has sold 17.33 million units, while the PlayStation 4 sold 18.87 million units during the same timeframe.

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badz1492898d ago

The Switch is slowing down. And the gap to the PS4 continues to grow larger than before it came out. The PS4 is such a sales juggernaut.

It's a quiet year for the Switch so far with no huge releases compared to last year. It's like Nintendo blows their steam too early. It's too apparent with top selling game YTD for it are its last year's games. But with Smash that shall change, I think.

But another thing is, it's hacked now and there are modchips already available. Usually that means there will be a boom in sales in 3rd world countries like how it did with the PS1 and PS2. But it remains to be seen. Games still matter and if the thing is hacked but there are no games attaractive enough for it, not much will change sales-wise.

Sgt_Slaughter2898d ago

Mario Tennis, Super Mario Party, Smash, and Let's Go Eevee/Pikachu will definitely give it a huge boost, but yes there's has been a bit of a lull unfortunately. Q3 and Q4 of 2018/all of 2019 will be great.

Also there's a few games still yet to be revealed so more to look forward to as well.

BiggerBoss2897d ago

I get what you're saying, but if I own an Xbox or a PS4, telling me that Mario Tennis just released doesn't make me want to go buy a Switch.

Nintendo needs more system sellers like BOTW and Odyssey, especially since they don't get the major 3rd party games.

Chevalier2897d ago

@September

Regardless of the seasons aligning properly does not change a valid point. What foes Nintendo have that can compete with COD, Red Dead 2 and other upcoming juggernauts like Cyberpunk etc.

septemberindecember2897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

“The Switch is slowing down. And the gap to the PS4 continues to grow larger than before it came out. The PS4 is such a sales juggernaut“

Switch had its holiday season months ago, and PS4 just had its holiday season (in the chart). Switch sales aren’t slowing down, they’re up year over year. What you’re seeing is the effect of launching during different parts of the year.

BiggerBoss2897d ago

The holiday season is the holiday season, I don't know wtf you're talking about "charts" lol.

Come this holiday, PS4 will have the new CoD and Red Dead Redemption 2.

What does Nintendo have to compete against those two juggernauts?

septemberindecember2897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

@BiggerBoss

The chart that this article is about isn’t regarding *this* holiday season. It’s about aligned launches. PS4s 15th month was February 2015. Switch’s 15th month is June 2018. That’s what I’m referring to.

mcstorm2897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

BiggerBoss are you a fan boy or just new to gaming? The switch as Pokémon and smash Bros over the holiday season 2 massive Nintendo IPS so that's what it has to go against rrd2 and cod 10thousand.

The way it's looking the switch could outsell the PS4 in its 1st two years on the market if you include 2 Christmas in there. Interesting times for Nintendo.

Theknightofnights2897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

Wow, people apparently had no clue what you were saying. As evident by the downvotes.

Maybe people don't understand that these are aligned launches.

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Prince_TFK2897d ago

I believe Octopath Traveller is gonna help push sale abit next month. Nintendo really need to show us another Direct focusing on more games.

DialgaMarine2897d ago

If Switch’s third party support continues to dwindle, there’s no way it’s going to break even 100 million, let alone beat PS4.

deafdani2897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

But its third party support is actually growing, not dwindling. Or did you somehow miss that Fortnite, Paladins and Wolfenstein II just came out for it, along with a growing list of indies and japanese games? All of these are third party too, you know. Expecting AAA third party stuff on this thing is unrealistic, seeing how it's portable and way less powerful than stationary home consoles.

I would love to eventually play Cyberpunk and Red Dead Redemption 2 on this thing but I live in the real world and I have realistic expectations for what this little machine can actually do.

BiggerBoss2897d ago

That's the thing though, maybe Nintendo should've actually released a console strong enough to play those games?

I get that they wanna be the "niche" console, but that just doesn't do it for me, personally.

DialgaMarine2897d ago

Where’s Madden? CoD? BF? AC? Destiny? Metro? Anthem? And that’s only scratching the surface of what they’re missing.

Akarogg 2896d ago

@BiggerBoss

The near PS4 level sales this year indicate more than being a niche console

downwardspiral2897d ago

I really wish that nintendo would create a console without a gimmick, because it always tend to hold their consoles back in term of 3rd party support. They should have had a more powerful console so that 3rd party games can fill that void between their exclusives.

SuperSaiyanGod412897d ago

Exactly if Nintendo were smart the next Nintendo system will at least be able to keep up graphically and have more ram to also get support from major third party developers because those are the games honestly really holding the system back from really taking off in sales. Think about it, how well red dead redemption 2 or any other huge 3rd party game that's not going to the switch would've been in Nintendo's favor since it is the only half console half handheld system out there. They would be selling way faster than what u see now.

Hardiman2897d ago (Edited 2897d ago )

While I have a Switch it's for the Zeldas, Marios and Metroids and I agree wholeheartedly that they should release a powerful console without the gimmicks.

I also wish they would work on creating new IP's on par with their trinity! Octopath looks great and Im getting it day one but it's not a huge system seller. I know they have Smash Bros which is a big hit but games Mario Tennis and what not aren't megatons. They just don't create new IP's like say Sony does which is a shame!

SuperSaiyanGod412897d ago

Hardiman

I'm with u right there. I can only imagine what kind of cinematic experience Nintendo can create and also add with their brilliant minds in the gameplay department. They would easily have my money if they had a separate team just for those kind of experiences. Hopefully they can do that next gen because they have very talented 1st party developers.

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Spenok2897d ago

My favorite thing about this article is the Switch numbers are worldwide, while the PS4's are regional... way to go VGChartz...

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

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FPSRUSSIA38d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY38d ago

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

Eonjay38d ago

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

Profchaos38d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7238d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY38d ago

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

TheColbertinator38d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum38d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z38d 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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PRIMORDUS38d ago

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