Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Console SCPH-5501 W Controller Power AV Cord Tested Works
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Manufacturer description
Took the console apart and cleaned the inside. Works great.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Console SCPH-5501 W Controller Power AV Cord… 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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