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Where does the world stand in the console wars?

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Hey it’s March 2015 which means that there is virtually no gaming news to speak of and as such we need to make things up. So I headed over to the always controversial VGChartz to see how they feel the console sales war is going.

Now these are the lifetime sales and since everyone released at a different time we’re only looking at a graph from November 2013 where the Wii-U had a solid lead and the PS4 and X1 were neck and neck.

From then on the Wii-U continues its steady sales pace with a recent uptick to reach a total of 9.33 million units. This number may still jump again thanks to Amiibo and some excellent games coming later this year.

The Xbox One started pretty poorly and then in October 2014 it really kicked off thanks to a holiday price cut and currently stands at 11.64 million units.

However while the war is ongoing it’s looking like a battle between America and Vietnam with the big brawny Microsoft representing America, obviously, and the little PlayStation 4 smashing them in every way possible.

PlayStation 4 kicked off well and hasn’t let off the gas yet, currently sitting at 20.22 million and has continuously extended its lead over both the other competitors.

There is still a long way to go before the end of this generation but unless we see some ludicrous price drops occurring in the near future I just can’t see the Xbox One catching the PlayStation 4.

Last Updated: March 13, 2015

89 Comments

  1. Chaos Lord Norm

    March 13, 2015 at 09:34

    That header…hehe.

    Reply

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  2. Captain JJ the damned

    March 13, 2015 at 09:36

    I’m glad the WiiU is picking up a bit. With more titles it’s going to do quite well I think.
    That PS4 though. Wow.

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      March 13, 2015 at 09:39

      Just waiting for Xenoblade and a SABC van to do a story near my house.

      Reply

      • Chaos Lord Norm

        March 13, 2015 at 09:39

        LOLO

        Reply

      • Captain JJ the damned

        March 13, 2015 at 09:41

        You mean to tell me SABC hasn’t done a story near your house yet?
        You must live in a very safe neighbourhood then 😉

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          March 13, 2015 at 09:41

          You’ve not seen the clip?

          Reply

          • Captain JJ the damned

            March 13, 2015 at 09:42

            What clip?
            If it’s a YouTube clip, don’t bother. I can’t access it at work.

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 09:46

          • Jonah Cash

            March 13, 2015 at 16:38

            Liewe hel!! Dit is rerig belaglik!! Maar wat erger is, is dat ek dit nou eers sien!!

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 09:51

            Everyone was fine though, no one was hurt. But it’s amazing how brazen criminals are getting.

          • Captain JJ the damned

            March 13, 2015 at 09:55

            It’s shocking really.

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 09:55

            It’s reality.

          • Chaos Lord Norm

            March 13, 2015 at 09:56

            Again some villages are missing their idiots.

          • HvR

            March 13, 2015 at 10:00

            LOL, Hammersteyn proceeds to post youtube clip and not tell you anything
            http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrf6cqON5P1qao4ov.jpg

          • Captain JJ the damned

            March 13, 2015 at 10:01

            Hahaha.
            Also….there is a special place for you HvR. And I think this man in the picture rules it ;P

  3. Chaos Lord Norm

    March 13, 2015 at 09:37

    Stats. We be having them!

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  4. Hammersteyn

    March 13, 2015 at 09:38

    If Sony is smart they’ll sell Uncharted 4 bundled with the console along with a $50 discount or a few months of PS+ next year, if the game is excellent obviously.

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    • Chaos Lord Norm

      March 13, 2015 at 09:39

      And break the stats…

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        March 13, 2015 at 09:41

        I’m still adamant the PS4 will outsell the PS2.
        *Sees @ToshZA:disqus warming up some humble pie.

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        • Captain JJ the damned

          March 13, 2015 at 09:42

          We have nearly a billion people more on earth since the PS2 came out, so it’s not impossible.

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          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 09:45

            But still an impressive feat considering MS only entered the console race during the PS2s popularity,no 3DS,tablets or mobile games to speak off and Steam was still in it’s infancy. Not that much competition back then considering

          • Captain JJ the damned

            March 13, 2015 at 09:47

            That’s very true. But I think you’re right, the PS4 could still outsell the PS2. (I’m one of the few who had a PS1 and PS3 and not a PS2). If I had the money myself I would definitely have considered getting one. Though I’d miss the feel of an Xbox controller in my hand.

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 09:49

            You missed out. One of the finest consoles ever.

          • Captain JJ the damned

            March 13, 2015 at 09:53

            So I’ve heard. I really feel like I missed out.
            That said. I barely use my PS3. It’s practically just a blu-ray player to me. My PS1 though, man that thing never got turned off.

          • Rock789

            March 13, 2015 at 09:50

            True… But alot of that extra billion also seem to be complete idiots… So that’s not saying much – logical and common sense don’t seem to matter anymore… 😉 :p

          • Captain JJ the damned

            March 13, 2015 at 09:54

            That is true. But idiots buy all kinds of tech with credit cards in their hands ;P Whether they use it or not.
            I hope Sony reaches that success again though, they’ve really proved themselves to be the better supplier of the modern console.

    • Aries

      March 13, 2015 at 10:27

      It’s Naughty Dog, doubt they will release a broken game

      Reply

  5. Jac7

    March 13, 2015 at 09:43

    “It aint no war if there’s already an obvious winner,” said some guy I got drunk with last night.

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    • Admira

      March 13, 2015 at 09:44

      queer

      Reply

      • Jac7

        March 13, 2015 at 09:46

        But I’m a girl :/

        Reply

        • Admira

          March 13, 2015 at 09:47

          you said it.

          Reply

          • Jac7

            March 13, 2015 at 09:48

            Man, you are on fire. Wanna grab a drink later?

          • Admira

            March 13, 2015 at 09:48

            sure, but you paying

          • Jac7

            March 13, 2015 at 09:50

            Throwing in the towel.

      • Admiral Chief

        March 13, 2015 at 09:47

        I hope you are joking, and if so, not funny

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        • Admira

          March 13, 2015 at 09:48

          who pulled your chain

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 09:49

            You’re pulling the chains. Name calling isn’t on.

          • Admiral Chief

            March 13, 2015 at 09:55

            Name calling is one thing, this is quite worse.

          • Loftus

            March 13, 2015 at 09:58

            Could Admira meant queer as in strange ? Or was it one of those dual meanings and let the shoe fits as it falls ?

          • Admira

            March 13, 2015 at 09:59

            at last someone get is. there is hope yet!

          • Admiral Chief

            March 13, 2015 at 10:33

            Possibly, however that could have just been a joke between them, but for a new (or even regular reader) it can be seen as offensive, and thus cause this reader (new or regular) to perhaps see Lazygamer’s comments section as something to avoid, or worse, cause this reader to stay away from Lagz because of this.

            AND WE DON’T WANT THAT NOW DO WE?

            The comments section is where we have fun, insults / attacks / bullies will not be tolerated.

          • Loftus

            March 13, 2015 at 10:43

            I whole heartily agree.
            With my own problems with reading and writing I try to see what people
            meant to say, that’s why I made the comment I did.

            We are just a couple of buddies in gaming that like to take
            the mickey out of each other and have earnest discussion on gaming related topics. That being said we must try and be vigilant towards not being labelled or open that gamergate box!

          • Admira

            March 13, 2015 at 09:58

            its called a sense of humour. Not everyone is so stuck up. relax !

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 10:01

            Must’ve missed the punchline, sorry Timmy

          • Admira

            March 13, 2015 at 10:03

            no worries, Pieter

          • Sageville

            March 13, 2015 at 10:04

            There was a punchline?

  6. FoxOneZA

    March 13, 2015 at 09:55

    Greatness awaits..awaits…awaits..awaits

    Right now with the Uncharted delay you are best off with a gaming PC or an Xbox One. The reviews of PS4 exclusives have been nothing amazing and mediocre at best and the whole Delayed Club debacle makes it even worse.

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    • Guild

      March 13, 2015 at 09:58

      Gaming PC yes but an Xbox One? Why?

      Reply

      • Spathi

        March 13, 2015 at 09:58

        Xbot, that’s why…

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        • FoxOneZA

          March 13, 2015 at 10:01

          So did The Order come through for you? :p

          Reply

          • Loftus

            March 13, 2015 at 10:02

            The Glorious Knights of the Order will hunt you down 😛

          • Spathi

            March 13, 2015 at 10:02

            Guy, I don’t even own a PS4. The “Xbot” thing wasn’t meant as a insult, everyone here knows it?

          • Guild

            March 13, 2015 at 10:05

            😉

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 10:03

            About as well as Ryse XD

          • FoxOneZA

            March 13, 2015 at 10:08

            Ryse was at least good for that grafix 😛

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 10:10

            Yeah but it had even more QTE than the Order. I see both as a tech demo even though the Ryse scored better. The Order needed to be a launch title,back when everyone was still excited about the new consoles, if it had any wish to succeed

          • Pieter Kruger

            March 13, 2015 at 15:00

            QTE in Ryse was optional…..just saying! ????

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 15:26

            Yeah, if you wanted to up the challenge.

      • FoxOneZA

        March 13, 2015 at 10:01

        Exclusives, XBox Live, apps, killer monthly sales, Games with Gold, and moar!

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          March 13, 2015 at 10:03

          Tbh honest, same goes for PS. Bought Sleeping Dogs Def edition for R175. That’s just daylight robbery.

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          • Captain JJ the damned

            March 13, 2015 at 10:03

            Dat Sleeping Dogs

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 10:04

            Played it on PS3 back then. Couldn’t help but double dip :/

          • Captain JJ the damned

            March 13, 2015 at 10:05

            That game with some GTA V elements could be a real winner. I loved the Chinese city. Everything was so different and fresh

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 10:07

            The combat was excellent, like a chinese Batman

          • Captain JJ the damned

            March 13, 2015 at 10:14

            Haha. You’ve hit the nail on the head there.

          • FoxOneZA

            March 13, 2015 at 10:05

            Picked up AC: Unity for R199 and Sunset Overdrive for R300. Not bad either I say. TR is going for R130 or so this week.

          • Hammersteyn

            March 13, 2015 at 10:06

            Buy TR if you haven’t played it yet!

        • Guild

          March 13, 2015 at 10:04

          What exclusives? I think I missed something because there hasn’t been any yet that have made me want one.
          Monthly sales same as PS nothing new really. Plus there is only so many games you can play. I already have a PS backlog now that would take awhile to get through.
          Games with Gold same as PS Plus monthly games. Personally I think the PS has offered better games but each month it changes.
          With the whole playing XBox games on a gaming PC, it’s made me want an XBox even less now. I’d rather spend XBox one money on upgrading a gaming PC.

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          • FoxOneZA

            March 13, 2015 at 10:07

            What exclusives? Clearly you have been skipping the reviews of XBox One exclusives. It’s your choice and there’s no guarantee every exclusive will come to PC.

          • Guild

            March 13, 2015 at 10:11

            No I’m being serious. Which exclusives are you talking about? Sell me an XBox One. So far the only game that is making me sway is Quantum Break but again if it’s available on the PC then again I’d rather get the PC. I think MS has done an awesome job by integrating the platforms, the new DirectX and such but I think it could affect their XBox One sales even more.

    • Hammersteyn

      March 13, 2015 at 10:00

      Helldivers is an excellent game that popped in out of nowhere but the Order seems to be a let down. At least for the asking price. Bloodborne needs to hit one out of the park in the name of exclusive games. There has been some excellent exclusives like TLOU, Infamous and Killzone but they’re spread a little too far apart to really have an impact in winning die hard fans over from XBOX

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      • Jonah Cash

        March 13, 2015 at 16:40

        If the die hard fans haven’t seen the light yet I doubt a good PS4 game will help them find it!!

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    • Jackrabbitslim

      March 13, 2015 at 10:11

      Driveclub is actually pretty damn good!

      Reply

  7. Blood Emperor Trevor

    March 13, 2015 at 10:14

    Ludicrous price drops?

    Meanwhile at MS HQ…

    Reply

  8. Death of the Xbox One

    March 13, 2015 at 11:01

    • Death of Don Mattrick

      March 13, 2015 at 11:02

  9. PS4 Wins

    March 13, 2015 at 11:03

    PS4 won at this moment in history.

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    • forgottoaddthevideo

      March 13, 2015 at 11:04

      • ByeByeAmericanPie

        March 13, 2015 at 11:05

        Sony kills the Xbox One

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  10. K1FF J1MB0B (sizzle edition)

    March 13, 2015 at 11:10

    Lets be honest, this generation has already been won, whether Sony deserve it is another matter altogether. MS knows this and have already conceded by devaluing the X1 by unifying their devices through Windows 10 and shifting more focus to PC gaming. A few months ago I was seriously considering picking up a X1 but now what’s the point really, might as well upgrade my PC instead.

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    • Guild

      March 13, 2015 at 11:14

      Exactly how I feel about it

      Reply

  11. Metal Rabbit

    March 13, 2015 at 11:56

    Glad to be a part of the popular crowd 😛

    Could be a case study of how important brand image in the clients’ ‘mind’s eye’ can be. From an advertising and marketing perspective MS failed dismally, and this is a direct result of that failure.

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  12. Brady miaau

    March 13, 2015 at 12:14

    I own the Xbox One. Does this mean I am Alternative and can start listening to REM again?

    Reply

    • Captain JJ the damned

      March 13, 2015 at 12:19

      As long as you don’t get a top-knot hairstyle, it’s all good.

      Reply

    • Blood Emperor Trevor

      March 13, 2015 at 13:12

      everybody hurts, sometimes.

      Reply

  13. Brady miaau

    March 13, 2015 at 12:30

    Also, spot the “Black Friday” jump in Xbox One sales.

    Reply

  14. St3fanH2

    March 13, 2015 at 13:29

    Console wars for me was over since the playstation 2 vs Xbox Gen.. I was younger then.. Now that I’ve grown into an adult, I see how pointless it is. Gamers are gamers. Console wars is stupid at this point imho.

    Reply

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