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PS4 Has Passed PS3 in Lifetime Sales

Gamnesia writes: "Sony shipped another 3.9 million PlayStation 4 units over the past three months. This brings the total sales number to a remarkable 86.1 million, officially putting it ahead of PlayStation 3. Sony's last generation console sold a grand total of 83.8 million. "

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JaguarEvolved2766d ago (Edited 2766d ago )

PlayStation is dominating because it's the best console with actual exclusive games.

darthv722766d ago

While that sentiment is true, what seems odd is how they say the PS3 didnt even make it to 84 million. Which (if that was true) makes it under the total number of 360 units. I don't believe that is correct.

VGC has it at 86.9 million, and many say they undertrack PS and overtrack MS, so in any case it means the PS4 has not passed PS3 just yet. Oh it will... it certainly will. But this piece is wrong in its assessment.

wouldn't you agree?

Teflon022766d ago

PS3 definitely sold more than that

mikeslemonade2766d ago

PS4 > PS3

PS2 > PS1 > PS4 > PS3 > PSP > VITA

gravedigger2765d ago

PS3 surely sold more than X360, even though, difference is, what? 1 million.
Logic is even with launch a 1 year later after X360, PS3 was selling at faster rate worldwide. Playing catch up, that's why PS3 outsold X360 at the end of the gen.

nitus102765d ago

According to "VGChartz" the PS3 lifetime sales is 86.9 million while the XBox36 sold 85.8 million.

http://www.vgchartz.com/ana...

Yes, I know that some people will say that VGChartz is wrong but it would be appreciated if they could point us at other statistical sites that allow us to view their PS3/XBox36 data and aren't locked behind a paywall.

Anyway with Christmas or in some countries "The Holiday Season" just around the corner I am quite sure that the PS4 (includes the pro as well) will sell an additional 6 to 9 million worldwide for the months of November to the end of December if the following chart is any guideline.

http://www.vgchartz.com/too...

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Neonridr2766d ago

so Nintendo's exclusives aren't actual exclusives? Interesting..

LegoIsAwesome2766d ago (Edited 2766d ago )

Can you explain to me the connection of the troll comment you just made to the article and comment of jaguar? Or are you jumping from one sony article to another and spout nonsense on switch? Interesting..

King_Noctis2766d ago

@legol

I’m not defending anyone, but the one who is trolling is Jaguar. He could have congrat Sony without sh*tting on other consoles.

djsilke452766d ago

how many switch games are rehashes of wii u games?....i'll wait

Gameseeker_Frampt2766d ago (Edited 2766d ago )

None of those exclusives helped sell the Wii U. The PS4 has even passed 3DS sales even though the 3DS has been on the market almost 3 years longer.

I do like how Nintendo fanboys always claim that Sony fans troll Nintendo articles yet here you are bringing up Nintendo in an attempt to downplay Sony.

bluefox7552766d ago (Edited 2766d ago )

Nintendo has exclusives, but if you're not into Nintendo exclusives, it doesn't offer you much. Whereas PS4 has both great exclusives (which frankly, offer a lot more variety), AND third party support. It's the complete package, hence it's success.

CarlDechance2766d ago (Edited 2766d ago )

@king_noctis

"He could have congrat Sony without sh*tting on other consoles. "

lol....you are way too sensitive if you call what he said "shitting on other consoles"

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scofios2765d ago (Edited 2765d ago )

When it hits 199 thats when it realy is going to surpase ps3 sales with a great margin.

Neonridr2765d ago

hey guys.. I'm not the one who said the word "actual" in their comment. How else are you supposed to take such a ridiculous comment. And what does the Wii U have anything to do with the Switch Gameseeker? I just found his comment a little odd. That's all. Support him all you want, but this guy is the king of spouting nonsense. Blind beyond belief that one is.

Sitdown2765d ago

I agree, it was a very divisive comment. Wish the gaming community would be better at calling such people out, instead of just cosigning because it's their console of choice.

kayoss2765d ago

but nintendo have not outsold the playstation for a long long time.

Gameseeker_Frampt2764d ago

Seems like someone always has to connect the dots for you neonridr since your blind fanboyism has actually left you blind. You bring up Nintendo's exclusives in response to the comment "PlayStation is dominating because it's the best console with actual exclusive games" yet don't understand why someone would bring up Nintendo's 8th generation console that was competing with Sony's 8th generation console. Just because you want to forget the Wii U doesn't mean anyone else here will forget how many times in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 the fanboys said the WiiU was the better console since it had the better exclusives. None of those Nintendo exclusives helped Nintendo dominate with the Wii U. If that fact upsets you, I could talk about Gamecube or N64 instead.

Neonridr2763d ago

@Gameseeker - it's not like the Wii U exclusives didn't sell though, several of them sold well into the millions. And a lot of them were still incredibly good games. So how does the hardware not selling well enough translate to it's exclusives not being actual exclusives? Or good for that matter? You keep moving some imaginary goal post and it's ridiculous. Just stop.

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hench072766d ago

You are thinking of the Switch

doggo842766d ago

No, hahahahahaha. Just no.

doggo842765d ago (Edited 2765d ago )

PS4 has way more quality exclusives than the switch sorry

King_Noctis2766d ago

You are acting like if other consoles have no exclusives.

Anyway congrats to Sony.

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DarXyde2766d ago

"Sony shipped another 3.9 million PlayStation 4 units over the past three months. This brings the total sales number to a remarkable 86.1 million[...]"

It's doing great, but this sentence literally makes no sense. It SHIPPED another 3.9 million, therefore that brings the total SALES to 86.1 million?

Sales and shipped are not synonymous, although shipped does mean that Sony made their money on the unit already since shipment means they were paid for the order. However, if it's not in someone's home, it doesn't go toward sales. Sales is how many new units a retail outlet gave to a consumer, but no, this does not contribute to the overall install base...yet.

I'm quite certain it'll pass PS3 by Christmas in sold through units, but this is bad journalism and jumping the gun.

TFJWM2765d ago

I think your confusing shipped and sold and sold through. To Sony as a business once they shipped the console it is sold because they got money for it regardless of what happens. That is why from business meetings we get shipped/sold numbers.

"Sold through" is how many sold to consumers. Which Sony releases in Press statements.

DarXyde2765d ago

TFJWM,

That is literally what I said. I will quote myself:

"Sales and shipped are not synonymous, although shipped does mean that Sony made their money on the unit already since shipment means they were paid for the order."

I'm guessing people disagree with me because they think I'm bashing Sony. If so, their comprehension leaves a lot to be desired.

It's pretty clear that I delineate "shipped" and "sold/ sold through" .

I appreciate you for your inquiry, TFJWM. We're actually in agreement.

Sunny_D2765d ago

I think even though it’s shipped. It’s probably a given those shipped numbers will very soon be sold. This is because the PS4 is a hot commodity even after almost 5 years on the market. They can’t keep them on shelves long enough. The same can’t be said for other products.

TFJWM2764d ago (Edited 2764d ago )

@DarXyde

"It's doing great, but this sentence literally makes no sense. It SHIPPED another 3.9 million, therefore that brings the total SALES to 86.1 million? "

Shipped and total sales = the same. Sony has sold that many PS4s. Once it is shipped it is a sale, they are paid for it already. It makes perfect sense...

"Sales is how many new units a retail outlet gave to a consumer, but no, this does not contribute to the overall install base...yet. "

For the retail outlet sales; Yes. But for Sony that unit is already sold.

Sales/sold = Shipped.
"Sold Through" = install base
Sales /= install base (Retail Sales = install base)

"I'm guessing people disagree with me because they think I'm bashing Sony. If so, their comprehension leaves a lot to be desired. "

People are disagreeing with your thinking if someone says sales they are saying sold through.

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Asuka2765d ago

I am not a huge PlayStation fan but I cannot deny that logic. it is just simply the facts. PlayStation has actual exclusives that its fan want to actually play. It's been pretty one-sided this entire generation.

-volt-2765d ago

Did that make you feel better to say that? Sorry but PC gaming is better.

PowerOfTheCloud2765d ago (Edited 2765d ago )

Playstation is dominating because it has lots of awesome actual exclusive games AND 99% of the third party games out there. The other consoles have either one or the other.

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FallenAngel19842766d ago

PS3 didn’t just automatically stop selling in 2013.

The more likely estimate for its actual lifetime sales are 86-87 million

sampsonon2765d ago (Edited 2765d ago )

@BehindTheRows: so you all think that the ps3 sold 3 - 4 million units while the ps4 was selling in historical numbers? 3 1/2 yrs (sony stopped production in 2017) 4 million ps3's sold along side the ps4? lol right, ok :)

even funnier is the thought that you all think Sony was producing that many ps3 units and shipping them out when the ps4 was selling like hot cakes.

Sunny_D2765d ago

You do know non western countries were still buying PS3’s right? The currency exchange makes new consoles like PS4’s really expensive to buy at launch compared to western markets. Many consumers who couldn’t afford the PS3 when it launched waited until it became affordable. The same thing happened with the PS2. Hence why it sold 155 million units. Fool.

sampsonon2765d ago

@Sunny_D: you do know that sony stopped making the ps3 in 2017 because sales stagnated right? why would a company stop making a console that's sales are 4 million in only 3 1/2 yrs? you are dreaming and i can't believe people think the ps3 was selling in the millions, LMFAO! from 2013 - 2017. this would have been all over the news.... so please send me a link showing it did. you can't, so please stop.

rainslacker2765d ago

Sony stoped making the ps3 because it was going to become more expensive to make the cell chip. If they could have made that cheaper, and kept a cheaper ps3 on the market, they would have

My source would be their prior two consoles, and Sony stating pretty early on that the cell was still expensive, and was going to become more expensive as time went on.

Mr_Writer852765d ago

"so you all think that the ps3 sold 3 - 4 million units while the ps4 was selling in historical numbers? 3 1/2 yrs"

The world is a large place, the price would be more appealing to parents with younger children. Just over 1million sales a year isn't beyond the realm of possibility.

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sampsonon2765d ago (Edited 2765d ago )

4 million ps3's sold in 3 1/2 years while the ps4 was brand new and breaking records in sales? lol ok

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sampsonon2765d ago

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Mr_Writer852765d ago

Well at least you have the deceny to admit you're wrong.

Relientk772766d ago

Awesome, congrats to Sony. Well deserved!

Nyxus2766d ago

Congrats, now for the 100 million!

BioShockGX2765d ago

It would reach 100 if ps5 is not near

nitus102765d ago

If the PS5 comes out in 2020 then it is very likely that the total lifetime sales of the PS4 will exceed 100 million worldwide (my guess is approx 100 ~ 110 million - see chart) although I very much doubt that the PS4's total lifetime sales will exceed 120 million leaving the PS2 with 157.68 million the winner so far.

Hardware Year-Over-Year Comparison (PS4):
http://www.vgchartz.com/too...

Platform totals:
http://www.vgchartz.com/ana...

It must be noted that the PS5 when it comes out will most likely be x86_64 based so that it will be backwards compatible with the PS4 which means that except for high-performance PS5 games most PS5 games will play on the PS4 although with a lower performance (eg. reduced frame rate, visuals). This will be similar to what PC gaming is now. If this happens then the PS4 will still be selling well into the PS5's lifetime.

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

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA31d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY31d ago

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

Eonjay31d ago

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

Profchaos31d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7231d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY31d ago

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

TheColbertinator31d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum31d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z31d 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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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad32d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga32d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot31d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose32d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE32d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername31d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy32d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde31d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8631d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8631d ago (Edited 31d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole32d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300032d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot32d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle32d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7731d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments