Official OEM Sony DualShock 2 Analog Controller Aqua Blue PS2 PlayStation 2 Read
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Manufacturer description
Tested working. Cosmetic issue as seen in pictures
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Official OEM Sony DualShock 2 Analog Controller Aqua Blue PS2… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. Sony's controllers & gamepads 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 | Aqua Blue |
|---|---|
| analog | true |
| rumble | true |
Hardware benchmark data
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