All the economic turmoil isn't ultimately going to matter to Nintendo; regardless of price, the anticipation of a new Nintendo console after eight years is plenty to sell this thing. But there's also the fact that this is a Nintendo console--there's brand recognition and loyalty there, but there's also the promise that you'll get Nintendo games like the new Mario Kart World and eventually something like a new Zelda. It's the only console left where exclusivity really matters.