It's definitely a lot better than I expected. It's much more sleek and portable than the old one, and though it's smaller, it works very well. The picture is better than the other PSP models, and the ability to pause the game without leaving it is really good. Unfortunately, this costs $250. You can get a Wii for $200, so I found this to be quite shocking. Also you can't play your old UMD games on it, which is a shame. This is a tough sell for those who already own a PSP, but if you're new to it, and you have an Internet connection, this is a great new alternative to the PSP.