Super slim will be more dependable in the long run because it's a top loading system. It's only a matter of time before motorized drives fail like the ones used in the original Slim. So if that matters to you, I'd get a super slim.

So... anyone recommending the Slim?

There are stats everywhere about top loading vs. mechanical drives and it's universially accepted that top loaders will always outlast their inferior mechanical brothers. It's not even close.

I'd go for the slim; in my experience they seem quieter, freeze less and are a superior build quality.

The super slim loads from the top and the slim loads from the front. Which is more convenient for your set up?

if i were you i would buy the Super Slim model 500GB (CECH-4301C, last model). Bigger HDD, less power consumption, more reliable and less weight.

I think all ps3 models look ugly as fk, so get the one you find the cheapest I guess? I have the slim and it's not really noisy unless you have it closed and at high temperatures.
About games, there are just so many to explore. I like Demon's Souls for example, Ni no kuni, dragons dogma, etc etc. I'm sure you'll find a lot and very cheap games (retail and digital alike.)

Super Slim for the 500GB HDD. The 12GB HDD in Slim will not be enough if you want to play many games.

Also I suggest you play the God Of War trilogy, Uncharted trilogy and TLOU, fantastic games and some of the best on PS3! There are great Japanese games too like Demon's Souls which you can try out if you like Bloodborne.

At least the super slim design is decent, unlike with the PS4 which is outright impractical at times...

I prefer the Slim version.