Playstation 2 Slim, Ready To Play Bundle, With Accessories, Tested
Bottom line: The Sony Playstation 2 Slim is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
This is a tested ready to play Playstation 2 Slim kit. Tested and confirmed working on all consoles: Disc reader for PS1 discs, PS2 CD-ROM discs, PS2 DVD-ROM discs Both controller ports Both memory card ports Both USB cable ports Power cable port AV cable port Clock battery Contains: 1x PS2 Model: SCPH-90001 [Unopened] 1x Controller [SONY] 1x Memory Card [SONY] 1x AV Cable [SONY] 1x Power Cable [SONY] All consoles have been cleaned on the outside, all consoles with a broken warranty seal have additionally been cleaned on the inside.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony Playstation 2 Slim 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| cpu | Emotion Engine |
|---|---|
| gpu | Graphics Synthesizer |
| ram_mb | 32 |
| region | NTSC |
| cpu_clock_mhz | 294 |
| optical_drive | DVD-ROM/CD-ROM |
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