I've played both and definitely prefer the original, IMO MMr does not play/feel the same.
- Also I don't like the lighting on MMr -> the insert are not the same (much clearer) combined with the LEDs is not good IMO
- MMr is still awesome to have - I just strongly prefer MM
From a collectible standpoint (that many here don't care about) - the original is a far better choice
From a reliability standpoint...
- I would rather have an original because I know the technology and have experience and parts
- for a newbie / non-technical person - they should be better off with a new MMr, but not sure down the road
- if PPS keeps making remakes using the same boards/components, MMr owners should be fine, if they don't its a ???