Which PSP do you prefer, the original or the Slim and why?

I have the original. But just wondering what you guys prefer, the original or the Slim?

I tried the Slim and it felt really comfortable and really cool. Is it really better than the original?

Just asking.

One word: LighterMoreInternalMemoryFasterLoadingTimesSkypeConnectsToTvs.

The original because of custom firmware.Alec_Hemi

You can't do that on a Slim?

Slim's Advantages

TV-out - watch tv, whooo!.

More Ram - faster loading times

Battery Capacity - longer battery life

Better Controls - DPad is slightly higher

Lighter - ofcourse it won't strain your wrist

Skype - PSP phone

Sounds better - Speakers have been moved

Go Messenger - internet chat

Update Reliability - better chance of new firmware compatibility

Newer Accessories - also has a better chance of new accessory compatibility

Brighter Screen - Take note that both console losses brightness overtime.

Phat's Advantages

More Durable - if you like using it as a hammer

Solid Memory - memory looks(just visually) less flimsy

Cheaper - ofcourse its cheap, its old.

Obviously, like most other people, the slim.

It has more capabilities and looks much more fashionable, even though handheld consoles don't really look great in the first place.

Though I must admit the 'Phat' feels somewhat sturdier. Everytime I play my 'Slim' I'm paranoid about it breaking so easily.

im old-skool man. phat all the way!

however i am tempted to buy the psp 3000 when it comes out. my old skool phat psp has a line of dead pixels and few other little problems...hmm

I actually like both of them.

Slim feels like a fun game escape route, while a Phat feels like a sturdy game system.

It honestly depends on what im doing.

Music: Slim(moved Speakers)

Gaming: Phat(more sturdy)

Ps1 emu: Slim(more laid back)

Im actually going to go against the grain and buy a phat when 3000 comes out.

the slim one, why? well all the reasons are already posted...

I have both and I can tell you I really like how my phat is built, It feels better made than the slim. I don't really care about all the extra stuff you can do with the slim namely: skype, tv out, "fast loading", etc.

But the Slim wins because of a simple thing, the D-pad is wayyyy better, specially for fighting games and I really enjoy those.

So Yeah, I prefer my slim

One word: LighterMoreInternalMemoryFasterLoadingTimesSkypeConnectsToTvs.

aznstyle11

lol. but what about the fact that the slim feels cheaper, they got rid of the IR port, and the door over the umd doesnt feel very tight.

I'm used to HUGE handhelds like my atari lynx, so both PSPs are REALLY small to me. but the faster loading time, more internal memory, and the TV out port are big improvements in the slim. but I don't see a good reason to upgrade to the newest psp3000.