Nintendo 3DS

Sales data from the NPD Group shows that Nintendo’s 3DS outsold the Xbox 360 and PS3 in August 2013. This is the second summer month in which the 3DS has managed to outsell the two consoles, taking the top spot in June, as well. While Nintendo did not release specific August sales data for the 3DS, Microsoft did announce numbers for the Xbox 360, which moved 96,000 units.

The industry saw significant growth this past August, with Madden NFL 25, Saints Row IV and Disney Infinity taking the top three US game sales positions, respectively. The 3DS has certainly managed an impressive turnaround as well, given its unsteady start; Mario & Luigi: Dream Team placed sixth in the top 10 August game sales, making it the only non-Disney handheld title to do so.

Sources: Gamespot, GamesIndustry.biz