Has anyone picked up a PSP Slim yet by any chance? If so, how is it?

I was almost tempted to get one...but something about it didn't seem right. The new PSP Slim looks like it's made from cheaper material, kind of like the way the DS is made. Also, I'm not liking the UMD slot because it looks too loose. Other than that, it does look pretty cool!

But just wondering to those who has one, how is it like? Is it worth getting? I have the original, but is it worth the upgrade?

Is the screen any better than the old one? Like is it bigger or brighter? I heard the buttons felt a better than the old one too. Is that true?PikaPichu

I honestly don't notice any difference in the screen, I've heard it's brighter, but without a side by side comparison, I couldn't say. The buttons are very nice. I've just been playing Jeanne D'Arc, and Lumines, so without giving it the Tekken 5 test, I can't tell you if they are more responsive, or if the d-pad is better, but in my opinion the buttons are better than they used to be.

I have yet to own a PSP so the Slim will be my first. I'm waiting for the Piano Black version to launch. I obviously can't comment on the buttons but i'd guess the biggest reason to upgrade is if you want the video output. VMan

I read a Gamepro article on the pros & cons of the PSP Slim. And about the buttons, they say that although it's better, since the buttons are made of a rubbery material, it gets really sticky when your fingers start to sweat.

So it's better but stickier buttons....I don't know whether that's good or bad.

[QUOTE="VMan"]I have yet to own a PSP so the Slim will be my first. I'm waiting for the Piano Black version to launch. I obviously can't comment on the buttons but i'd guess the biggest reason to upgrade is if you want the video output. ASK_Story

I read a Gamepro article on the pros & cons of the PSP Slim. And about the buttons, they say that although it's better, since the buttons are made of a rubbery material, it gets really sticky when your fingers start to sweat.

So it's better but stickier buttons....I don't know whether that's good or bad.

Well from my memory just off the top of my head right now playing my DS Lite, I don't recall my fingers sweating much if at all. So I guess i'll be alright.

I can tell you: I was playing D&D:Tactics on the original model, then upgraded to a slim. I noticed a major difference in loading and game smoothness. For those that don't know, D&D Tactics is very clunky. If you don't have prior experience playing the pencil & paper version of D&D, I'd stay away. For my part I enjoyed the game (always thought 3rd edition D&D would make a great Shining Force style SRPG). The clunkiness is due to the numerous menus necessary to simulate all the options available to a D&D character. Between that and the fairly good graphics & music in the game, D&D Tactics has HORRENDOUS loadtime lenghths. Also there are internal game pauses even during a battle while shuffling through menus. The fact that the Slim PSP double the internal RAM from 32 Megs to 64 made that game way more playable. It is certainly notcible how much faster other games load, but it really stands out in D&D Tactics.

Also, the slim PSP doesn't feel like a brick...its really light weight. It also actually feels a bit sturdier.