Have you actually seen the LCD model? I kinda feel the same, but I've switched from an OLED to an LCD phone and it's not been as painful as I expected. Though I do miss black :(
So I figure the LCD slim model will at least be serviceable. Hopefully it does allow much better scope for a significant price drop to start kick starting sales or to bundle in with PS4s.
As for Mario 64 DS... no analogue ;p