<p><br /> The Wii video games console has, according to its manufacturer, proven its credentials as the fastest selling console in the history of the industry.<br /> </p><p><br /> Internal sales figures, released by Nintendo reveals the company has sold 30 million units in the US alone, reaching the milestone in just 45 months.<br /> </p><p><br /> The nearest rival, Sony's Playstation 2, reached the same target in 60 months but currently has worldwide sales of close to 150 million units.<br /> </p><p><br /> International sales of the Wii have passed 70 million, but the Japanese firm is unlikely to see record receipts due to competition and the global economic downturn.<br /> </p><p><br /> Both Microsoft and Sony have unveiled new devices which they hope will capture a share of the motion gaming market.<br /> </p>
