Top loader:
Not as cheap as all these reviewers would lead you to believe. It certainly doesn't feel any cheaper than previous top-loaders I've used, and it certainly feels better than the PS2 Slim...
Plastics:
The plastics on the sides feel cheap, and the system itself doesn't look all that expensive. That said, in person, the design is actually quite nice.
Size:
All consoles should be this size. It's not much bigger than a Genesis 1, and that's a huge plus for me.
Noise:
Did you like the Dreamcast BRRRP BRRP WOOSH noise? If so, you'll love this thing. The drive is pretty well insulated from every angle but the top. You can hear the laser working under there. That said, the fans are very nice and quiet, and the unit really only makes much noise from the aforementioned disc drive.
Packing:
The Uncharted bundle consists of a regular 250gb model stuffed in a cardboard sleeve that tells you it's the Uncharted bundle, and the game and Dust 514 code are just lazily slipped in next to the PS3. However the box is quite nice looking and doesn't take up a lot of space.
Also, when will Sony learn that they really should include an HDMI cable with their, ya know, premier HD gaming system? It has composite cables in the box. Half the TVs on the market have axed everything but HDMI. Unacceptable. Especially at $279.99.
No more swiveling PS logo:
Yup, no more vertical PS logo for you. The logo is molded into the plastic this time around, so those that liked that feature will have to give that up this time around.
Overall, if you have a PS3 Slim, there's not much of a reason to upgrade to the "Super" Slim. If you have a fat PS3 that doesn't play PS2 games, I'd probably recommend this one. I like the feel and look better than the normal Slim for sure.
Here it is next to a 360 pad
