Sony Playstation 2 Slim Black SCPH-70012 Console Only Tested Video Game PS2
Bottom line: The Sony Playstation 2 Slim Black SCPH-70012 Console Only Tested Video 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
The item is used tested and working. The console does not included anything beyond the console itself. There are scratches all over the shell of the console. There is dirt on the console as well. We're happy to help.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony Playstation 2 Slim Black SCPH-70012 Console Only Tested Video… 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
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