Sony PlayStation 2 Console SCPH-30001. Box, Controller, Cables, Manual,TESTED
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Manufacturer description
The Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Console SCPH-30001 NTSC-U/C Box Controller Cables Manual is a home console manufactured in Japan by Sony in the year 2001. It features a black and blue color scheme with a sleek design measuring 12.6 inches in length, 7.2 inches in depth, and 3.1 inches in height. This console offers a storage capacity of 8 MB and supports DVD playback. It is lightweight at 4.85 lbs and connects using Composite RCA. The PlayStation 2 is a classic gaming system that provides hours of entertainment for users of all ages. Please view pictures for condition as they are part of my…
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SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 Console SCPH-30001. Box 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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