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Currently, NextGenWars has:
1. XBOX 360 - 11,037,102
2 Wii - 7,606,417
3. PS3 - 3,280,630

And Where do the numbers come from?

The console sales numbers you see on the front page of NexGen Wars are estimates, and are not intended to represent exact, down to the minute sales as only Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony know the exact sales figures of their respective consoles. What we do here at NexGen Wars is compile numbers from NPD, Media Create, ChartTrack, as well as various other sources. We then take these numbers and, based on past sales trends, extrapolate the numbers out to give as close to real-time estimates as possible. Again, these are only estimates, but we are confident in our ability to bring you accurate and unbiased sales figures. Not only do we extrapolate the numbers out so they don't lag months behind with the official sales numbers, but we also update the numbers when new official numbers have been released to keep our estimates as accurate as possible.

While VG CHartz has:

1. XBOX 360 - 10.00million
2 Wii - 8.10million
3. PS3 - 3.42million

VG Chartz collects and makes projections of sell-through data from retailers for a variety of different markets - Japan, US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and many other smaller world markets. VG Charts has one primary concern with regard to data collection in this way and that is ensuring that the sample sizes used are significant enough to accurately represent the entire markets in which the samples are based. VG Chartz verifies the accuracy of sell-through data by comparing with manufacturer production and shipment data and also by comparing with competing sell-through services, if available. By constantly adjusting sell-through data and adopting a multifaceted approach, we can present information that is as unbiased, accurate and as complete as possible.

I don't rely on either of them, nor do I hold any trust for either of them. They are merely rough guesstimations of the sales numbers and I'd much rather wait for official numbers.

Official numbers FTW.

but they are so seldom released, i enjoy a good educated guesstimation...more immediacy

i think i like the methodology of VG chartz better

Their projects are normally a month ahead of the actual figures from what I've seen. It's ok to look at them to get a guestimate if you'd like though. Nothing wrong with that. To answer your questions though I'd have to say that NextGenWars looks more realistic because they don't round off like the other site. Doesn't mean they are better though but I prefer to check that site.

yeah, I go with NextGenWars as well, seems more accurate

Where did both of your Quotes come from?