I think it really depends on where you live. Some of the states are really big, and unless you're able (and willing) to drive for hours to leave your state and find a store in a nearby one, crossing state borders for a console may not be worth it. Then again, if you're the sort of person who...
I am very excited about the on-the-go functionality. I travel a lot, and when the commercial followed that guy through taxis, airports, and plane rides, I just kept thinking, "that's me! That's me!" I'm super pumped. I could sort of do this with the WiiU if I was willing to take the console...