Sony Playstation 1 SCPH-1001 Console Powers On
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Manufacturer description
Pre-owned. Powers on and plays games. I had to tap the top of the unit a few times while it was on to get the disc to read and spin. Being sold for parts or repair. Minor crack on front left corner. Power wire included. See photos. All items come from a smoke and pet free environment. 100% Authentic. Same day or next day shipping. If you have any questions or would like additional photos please feel free to send me a message. Thanks for shopping my Store.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony Playstation 1 SCPH-1001 Console Powers On 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 | gray |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U/C |
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