Well  right now it is just people's opinions.  Nintendo has some things going for it like Pokemon and maybe Mario Kart U and Mario 3D this holiday if they come out.  They also have the 3DS which should help them out.  However the WiiU is causing them problems right now and not just because hardware is not selling that well.  The big 3 relies on software to sell to make money and right now 3rd parties are not buying into it.  This leaves Nintendo in a sticky situation where they have to do the work themselves while the casuals have seemingly abandoned them right now.  It could go either way.  Nintendo will see a big boost during the holidays and with Pokemon X/Y but it is hard to say that alone can give them 1.1 billion dollars.  I hope they can but I can't say that is a100% certainty.  

My honest opinion is it really depends on how well the WiiU does this holiday and how much Pokemon X/Y sells.
 and if Mario Kart U with Mario 3D comes this year.  Have to wait til E3

What is a "massive comeback" in your opinion? Considering they have lost core gamers and things like the oculus rift are around the corner, the only way I see Ninty going is portable/software only.

Actually they have all the core gamers with the DS (over 140 million) & 3DS (over 30 million & growing).

The Wii U, well this Q4 2K13 we will see the true faith of the Wii Us future.

I wonder who Pachter owes money to for those comments..

Don't forget about Animal Crossing: New Leaf this June, that game will sale off the chain in the west, and Hardware sales will go up with it.
And the Wii U has Pikmin 3 & Game and Wario & Wii fit U & Wii U Party by no later then June.

Lolwut. Core console gamers, not portable gamers.......Different market.

A core gamer is a core gamer whether it be handheld or home console.  Nintendo is nintendo and it is all the gaming market.  

contrary to the average forum dweller beliefs. Most consumers don't care about company loyalty. They will look at the value of the product and will speak with their pockets. Just look at how many people jump ships from ps to xbox, people will flock where there are good games.

Lol no, just no. When we are talking about the success of a static console, it makes no sense to start talking about handhelds. "A golfer is a golfer whether he's playing 18 holes or crazy golf". Nah dont think so. 

Are we talking about the success of a console or Nintendo because that 1.1 billion dollars will be a part of Nintendo in a whole, not just the WiiU.