Sony's PS4 outsold the Xbox One by approximately 166,000 units in the UK during 2013.

According to Chart-Track data obtained by the Entertainment Retailers Association (via MCV), the PS4 sold 530,000 units throughout the region, while the Xbox One shifted 364,000 units.

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Next-gen consoles have earned a combined £326m at UK retail, with PS4 hardware generating £181.8m, and Xbox One earning £144.5m.



Despite falling behind its rival, Microsoft's latest console significantly outperformed the Xbox 360, backing up previous claims that the console was selling at a record pace.

Microsoft is believed to have sold more than 2 million units worldwide, shifting 111,111 units per day since making its debut on November 22.

ERA director Kim Bayley said that it was unfortunate that next-gen consoles arrived so late in the year.

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"Games continues to deliver digital sales strongly, but it was disappointing that Xbox One and PS4 came so late in 2013 and then huge demand meant stock sold out quickly," said Bayley.



"Retailers will be working hard in 2014 to maintain the sales momentum of these two great new pieces of kit."

The launch of next-gen hardware and an increase in digital downloads has seen the UK video game market return to growth in 2013.

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