Worldwide video game console sales over past 4 years

This table shows the sales of the three main consoles over the past 4 years. Clealry, the table shows that the Nintendo Wii was the most successful console which sold over the 4 years. This may be down to the fact that the Wii is more commercial and successful, with the range of advertising across platforms such as broadcast . Also, much of the Wii's success is down to the fact that it caters for the family and has games which are suitbale also for all age groups such as Mario Kart which is successful amongst all audiences.

http://www.vgchartz.com/article/83208/2010-year-on-year-sales-and-market-share-update-to-december-18th/