SONY DUALSHOCK Controller SCPH-1200 Clear Emerald Green PS1 PlayStation
Bottom line: The SONY DUALSHOCK Controller SCPH-1200 Clear Emerald Green PS1 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the controllers & gamepads 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
Tested and working — analog sticks, rumble, and all buttons function correctly. CONDITION Used, pre-owned retro item sold as-is.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SONY DUALSHOCK Controller SCPH-1200 Clear Emerald Green PS1… 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 | Emerald Green |
|---|---|
| platform | PS1 |
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