December 2013 NPD: While both supply constrained, Xbox One outsells PlayStation 4

The Xbox One and and PlayStation 4 both sold well, but Microsoft’s latest console bested its Sony counterpart … although both are behind Nintendo’s 3DS.

Gamers spent $3.28 billion on new physical games and hardware in December, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. That’s up 2 percent from $3.21 billion in 2012. As in November, hardware was where consumers were putting their money as they swooped up another $1.37 billion in new consoles. That’s up 28 percent from $1.07 billion in 2012.