Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 FAT Console Black SCPH-39001 READ
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Manufacturer description
I think there's a problem with the av output port, if you move the av cable it will disconnect, you won't have a problem if you won't move it Tested and working It does Read games Didn't read my ps2 blue disc game, but it did read all my other normal games
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SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 FAT Console Black SCPH-39001 READ 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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Full Specifications
| color | Black |
|---|---|
| variant | Fat |
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