Sony PlayStation 2 Fat PS2 Console SCPH-50001N Controller 250GB HD
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Manufacturer description
Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Fat Console model SCPH-50001/N. Tested works. Cosmetically very clean condition. Some surface scuffs and scratches. Optical drive reads both types of PS2 discs and PS1 discs fine. Controller, memory card FMCB, network adapter with 250GB Hard Drive. Component cables and power cord. Do not erase the contents of memory card. Also suggest getting another memory card dedicated to saving game play progress. Sold as is. No Returns. If you have any questions or want a specific picture or aren't sure of something please ask before bidding or buying. Thanks for looking.
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SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 Fat PS2 Console SCPH-50001N Controller 250GB HD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Sony's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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