The Nintendo Wii has surpassed the Xbox 360 in total sales, currently with a 10.57 million to 10.51 million lead. The Japanese console accomplished this despite the one year head start of Microsoft's big white box.

Wii worldwide sales are making history. According to VG Chartz, Wii sales passed up lifetime Xbox 360 sales in less than a year. That makes the Wii the fastest-selling console in the chronicles of video games.

VG Chartz's assessment is based on sample data from retailers all over the world. That data shows the Wii sold 10.57 million consoles as of August 23. By comparison, the Xbox 360 has sold 10.51 million units by that date. The figures look close until you consider that the Wii was launched one year later than the Xbox 360.

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